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AA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Three semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship build strong foundations

Four semesters of Piano develop intermediate keyboard competency

Applied Music lessons in a student's chosen performance area

Comprehensive curriculum prepares for baccalaureate-level music study

Performance & Productions

Diverse ensemble options: College Choir, Jazz Choral Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Jazz Improv Ensemble, and Mariachi Ensemble

Voice Fundamentals course available for vocal training

Music in the Stacks performance series showcases student work

Professional Development

Faculty of well-respected working musicians

Greater Bay Area offers hundreds of music organizations and career opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,418

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,886

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,634

Before aid

Average net price

$11,373

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mpc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Three semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship build strong foundations

Four semesters of Piano develop intermediate keyboard competency

Applied Music lessons in a student's chosen performance area

Comprehensive curriculum prepares for baccalaureate-level music study

Performance & Productions

Diverse ensemble options: College Choir, Jazz Choral Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Jazz Improv Ensemble, and Mariachi Ensemble

Voice Fundamentals course available for vocal training

Music in the Stacks performance series showcases student work

Professional Development

Faculty of well-respected working musicians

Greater Bay Area offers hundreds of music organizations and career opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

Three semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship build strong foundations

Four semesters of Piano develop intermediate keyboard competency

Applied Music lessons in a student's chosen performance area

Comprehensive curriculum prepares for baccalaureate-level music study

Performance & Productions

Diverse ensemble options: College Choir, Jazz Choral Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Jazz Improv Ensemble, and Mariachi Ensemble

Voice Fundamentals course available for vocal training

Music in the Stacks performance series showcases student work

Professional Development

Faculty of well-respected working musicians

Greater Bay Area offers hundreds of music organizations and career opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

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Opens

Mar 6, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2026 Last Day to Register Without an Add CodeAug 16, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Dates And Deadlines · mpc.edu How To Apply · mpc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply online via CCCApply

No separate program application required

Rolling admissions with open enrollment

Program Requirements

60 total units required for the AA degree

22 units in Music major coursework

Includes four semesters each of Applied Music and ensemble participation

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open admission, no audition required

Apply through CCCApply to enroll at MPC

No audition or placement test needed to begin taking music classes

Scholarship Info

Institutional Scholarships

One MPC application connects students to more than 100 MPC and MPC Foundation scholarships

Awards are available to incoming, current, dual-enrollment, and transferring students

The scholarship application opens December 1 each year

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

40%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,418

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,886

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,634

Before aid

Average net price

$11,373

After aid

Tuition And Fees · mpc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Three semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship build strong foundations

Four semesters of Piano develop intermediate keyboard competency

Applied Music lessons in a student's chosen performance area

Comprehensive curriculum prepares for baccalaureate-level music study

Performance & Productions

Diverse ensemble options: College Choir, Jazz Choral Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, Jazz Improv Ensemble, and Mariachi Ensemble

Voice Fundamentals course available for vocal training

Music in the Stacks performance series showcases student work

Professional Development

Faculty of well-respected working musicians

Greater Bay Area offers hundreds of music organizations and career opportunities

Updated Aug 27, 9:39 PM