Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, and performance
•Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks
•Keyboard skills sequence included in the full AA degree
ENSEMBLES
•Wide range of performing groups open to all students
•Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop
•Jazz ensembles: Big Band, Combo, Latin Jazz, Guitar Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz
•Musical Theater Workshop available
TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS
•AA-T designed for seamless transfer to CSU BA Music programs
•AA degree prepares students for transfer to BM programs at the university level
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to PCC through OpenCCC (free to apply)
•Rolling admissions — no application deadline
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Music AA-T: designed for transfer to CSU BA Music programs (21 units in major)
•Music AA: designed for transfer to BM programs with additional keyboard and theory requirements (36 units in major)
What's The Process
ENROLLMENT
•No audition required for admission to PCC or the music program
•Open enrollment — apply to PCC through OpenCCC and register for music courses
•Students declare a primary performance area (instrument or voice)
Program info updated 3h ago
TRAINING
•Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, and performance
•Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks
•Keyboard skills sequence included in the full AA degree
ENSEMBLES
•Wide range of performing groups open to all students
•Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop
•Jazz ensembles: Big Band, Combo, Latin Jazz, Guitar Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz
•Musical Theater Workshop available
TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS
•AA-T designed for seamless transfer to CSU BA Music programs
•AA degree prepares students for transfer to BM programs at the university level
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
44%
Grad Rate
21,466
Enrollment
$43,937
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,180
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,820
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$3,864
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$3,051
Family Income $30k - $48k$2,631
Family Income $48k - $75k$6,003
Family Income $75k - $110k$9,136
Family Income $110k+$11,261
