Training
•Bullet: Coursework builds musicianship, theory, and harmony through the traditional lower-division sequence, with proficiency on a primary instrument or voice demonstrated in both large-ensemble and solo performance
•Bullet: The applied program pairs one-on-one instruction with professional working musicians alongside piano, guitar, voice, and string classes, with theory/musicianship courses offered online and face-to-face
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Seven ensembles are open to enrolled students: Concert Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Mariachi, Chamber Orchestra, and Guitar Ensemble
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: As a California Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), completion carries guaranteed admission with junior standing into the CSU system, built to prepare students for the audition and placement testing CSU music departments require
•Bullet: Career pathways the department cites include public and private teaching, professional performance, church music, music therapy, composition, arranging, and orchestration
