Music is magic
“Music is an outburst of the soul.” – Frederick Delius What is music? Some people say it is simply tones played in a rhythmic sequence; others say it is a science of sound frequencies, a mathematical study of cadence, a foreign language expressed in strange notations, a historical reflection of its culture and times, an innate talent, or a demonstration of brilliant dexterity, timing and skill. Music is all of these things, but most of all, music is art. It is an expression of life and emotion, that has a captivating power and myriad nuances that words alone can never touch. If music has touched your heart, if you go through every day with a thousand refrains dancing in your head, then you may want to choose a career in music. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco. |
AA/AS Degree The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information. |
Program Description Music, as all of the arts, is an expression and transcendence of the human experience. Music courses examine sound as a vibrant art form and provide training in performance and composition. The Music Department’s offerings of humanities and performance classes are open to all students, beginning through advanced. Consultation with the program director is recommended for course placement and is required for applied music study. |
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it. If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60. |
Employment Opportunities What can you do with a degree in your discipline? We don’t want numbers and data. What will a degree in Music prepare a student for? |
Career Path Notes PPCC is in the process of forging a transfer agreement for Music Education with Colorado State University – Pueblo. Talk to your faculty advisor to find out more. |
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For More Information Call the Division of Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200 |
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills • The ability to read Treble and Bass clef. • The ability to read and perform basic rhythmic notation. |