Training
•Bullet: Applied Music supports performance, music education, and music therapy pathways.
•Bullet: Four semesters of private lessons on a primary instrument.
•Bullet: Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence.
•Bullet: Arts & Design faculty include composer John Sichel, whose works have appeared on New York Philharmonic Chamber Ensembles concerts and recordings on Naxos, Centaur, and Newport Classic.
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Ensemble options include RVCC Chorale, RVCC Jazz Ensemble, RVCC Chamber Music, and approved community ensembles.
Professional Development
•Bullet: Arts & Design students study near New York City and Philadelphia with teaching artists active in the region.
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: AFA Music prepares students to transfer into BM, BA, BFA, or BME music programs at four-year schools including Rutgers, William Paterson, Kean, Montclair State, TCNJ, Rowan, and Westminster Choir College.
