Training
•Bullet: Four-course music theory sequence (fundamentals through advanced) pairs with applied music and keyboard proficiency across the 32-36 unit Associate of Arts curriculum
•Bullet: Four semesters of performing-ensemble participation build sustained applied experience alongside coursework in dictation, sight-reading, and musical analysis
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Ensemble options span Riverside Community Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Symphony Strings, and Jazz Ensemble
•Bullet: Degree builds toward continued university study or professional work through sustained ensemble and applied-performance training across multiple genres