Passionate about music? Add new understanding to your art in the MPC Music program. Practice, perform, and learn theory, technique, composition and interpretation.
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Staff DirectoryOrchestrating a Music Career
Musicians who rely solely on their art for their livelihood are rare, but plenty of
graduates combine performing and non-performing roles, such as teaching, to build
fulfilling musical careers. The greater Bay Area is home to hundreds of organizations,
from professional orchestras to record labels to music tech startups, that rely on
musically-trained employees.
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Degrees or Certificates to Choose From
In addition to practicing and performing, students in MPC’s Music program learn to
analyze and interpret musical compositions and performances with an awareness of craft,
skill, and discipline. Classes in music theory and technique give students a foundation
for pursuing a wide variety of upper-level baccalaureate degree programs in music,
and a variety of specializations within those programs.
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
Music
Associate in Arts
Music
Certificate of Achievement
Music
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Faculty Artists Show the Way
"Not only does the music department have comprehensive classes, it has well respected
musicians as faculty. Without a doubt, MPC prepared me to continue pursuing my music
degree at a four-year institution and strengthened my skills as a performer."
De’Ja Jenkins
MPC Alumni