What You Will Learn
If you have a strong passion for music and want to apply it in your career, consider enrolling in the music program at CCM. This program gives you a comprehensive music foundation including pathways in music literacy, theory, aural comprehension and performance. Additionally, you develop an appreciation of the liberal arts and an understanding of aesthetics and human expression that is valuable to many employers.
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Music program at CCM consists of a curriculum that is universally required of music majors in the first two years of any four-year program to earn a bachelor’s degree. Be well prepared to transfer to major in primary and secondary music education, music performance, music therapy, or audition for professional music ensembles.
Curriculum
Our Music program enables you to focus on a 23-credit musical core with courses in music theory, applied music and chamber choir, as well as choosing to concentrate in voice or piano.
Careers in the Field
An associate degree in music prepares you for a future artistic career such as:
- Composer
- Conductor
- Disc Jockey
- Lyricist
- Musical Director
- Musical Therapist
- Orchestra
- Performer
- Session Musician
- Teacher
- Video Game Composer
The program also provides an ideal foundation for transferring to four-year colleges and universities. CCM has transfer agreements with:
- Montclair State University
- Kean University
- William Paterson University
Students in the program have also transferred to:
- Berklee College of Music
- New Jersey City University
- The Hartt School of Music
Why Study Music at CCM?
- If you have a desire to advance your love and education for music, we welcome you!
- Small classes are held in the cutting-edge Music Technology Center, which contains more than a dozen practice rooms, as well as two recording studios, an electronic music lab and a piano lab.
- Over 50% of the faculty have their Ph.D. in Music and the department includes accomplished artists who perform nationally and internationally.
- Step onto a campus that is vibrant and buzzing with life! CCM is a spirited community teeming with student clubs and competitive athletics, as well as community service and internship opportunities. It’s not just a campus – it’s a hub of energy and connection with endless networking possibilities.
Paying for Your Music Education
Earning a degree in music is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Musical Theory I
The fundamentals of musicianship including the basic elements of sight-singing, ear-training, writing, playing, terminology, and form analysis.
Music in Early Childhood
A hands-on course offering students a wide variety of meaningful experiences which provide a foundation for musical growth and understanding of early childhood music.
Jazz History and Styles
This course is an examination of the styles and elements of this improvisational music from the 1860’s to the present focusing on the evolution of jazz from its roots in the blues and spirituals to the emergence of contemporary fusion and avant-garde styles.
Resources
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