Why Choose Music at PPCC?

Music, as in all the arts, is an expression and transcendence of the human experience. Music courses serve as an introduction into the examination of sound as a vibrant art form and provide training in performance and composition. PPCC music offers humanities and performance classes open to all students beginning through advanced. Our faculty will help you explore your talents and invigorate your passion in music.

Transfer

Opportunities

The Associate of Arts Music degree is guaranteed to transfer to any state institution in Colorado.

Explore

Your Passion

At PPCC you get to choose an area of specialization and have the option of getting credit for one-to-one personalized instruction.

Experience

The Sound

PPCC hosts recitals and other musical events where students have the opportunity to perform in front of live audiences.

What will I study?

As a music student, you will study a wide variety of music theory and instruction in areas of personal interest.

Participation in ensembles
Private instruction in areas of student's choosing
Ear and sight training
Fundamentals of harmony

Students receive a large base of foundational knowledge as well as the opportunity to specialize in an area of expertise.

Example Classes I Might Take

MUS 110 Music Theory I

Presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony.

MUS 213 Advanced Ear Training/Sight-singing II

Presents modulating and chromatic exercises in sight-singing and dictation. Dictation includes four-part writing.

MUS 121 Music History

Provides a survey of the history and literature of Western Art Music from Antiquity through the Baroque.

MUS 141 Private Music Lessons

Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty-minute lesson per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. First year, first term.

Upcoming Events

Summer Music Student Recital

Downtown Studio Campus, Room N-214

Monday, July 29

7:00 pm

All PPCC Music Department Concerts are Free and open to the public.

The donation of a non-perishable food item for the PPCC Student Food Pantry is always welcome and appreciated.

Featured Professor

Sally Ann Wilson

Associate Professor

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Career Options

In the music field a world of possibilities are open to you. Studying music may lead to a multitude of career options. For instance you might consider these options:

Music Educator
Private Music Teacher
Performer
Composer
Other art fields with dance or theatre

Careers in Music