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AA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony, history, and performance

Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks

Students declare a primary performance area on instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Wide range of performing groups open to qualified students

Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop

Jazz ensembles, Vocal Jazz, and Musical Theater Workshop are available through the music curriculum

Degree Flexibility

AA degree prepares students for Bachelor of Music transfer pathways

Coursework supports performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education, and graduate-study goals

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

21.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,182

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,622

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,793

Before aid

Average net price

$3,864

After aid

Student Budgets · pasadena.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:26 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony, history, and performance

Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks

Students declare a primary performance area on instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Wide range of performing groups open to qualified students

Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop

Jazz ensembles, Vocal Jazz, and Musical Theater Workshop are available through the music curriculum

Degree Flexibility

AA degree prepares students for Bachelor of Music transfer pathways

Coursework supports performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education, and graduate-study goals

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony, history, and performance

Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks

Students declare a primary performance area on instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Wide range of performing groups open to qualified students

Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop

Jazz ensembles, Vocal Jazz, and Musical Theater Workshop are available through the music curriculum

Degree Flexibility

AA degree prepares students for Bachelor of Music transfer pathways

Coursework supports performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education, and graduate-study goals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Application Logistics

Apply to PCC through OpenCCC (free to apply)

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Enrollment

No audition required for admission to PCC or the AA Music major

Open enrollment — apply to PCC through OpenCCC and register for music courses

Most ensembles and Applied Music Individual Instruction courses require class/ensemble auditions each semester

Students declare a primary performance area (instrument or voice)

Admission Pathway

AA Music prepares students for transfer to Bachelor of Music programs

The 36-unit major includes the full theory, musicianship, keyboard, history, concert music, applied instruction, and ensemble sequence

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.

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

21.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,182

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,622

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,793

Before aid

Average net price

$3,864

After aid

Student Budgets · pasadena.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony, history, and performance

Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks

Students declare a primary performance area on instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Wide range of performing groups open to qualified students

Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and Opera Workshop

Jazz ensembles, Vocal Jazz, and Musical Theater Workshop are available through the music curriculum

Degree Flexibility

AA degree prepares students for Bachelor of Music transfer pathways

Coursework supports performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education, and graduate-study goals

Updated Aug 20, 4:26 PM