Music Degree

The music program at Grand Rapids Community College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 48 years.

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Grand Rapids Community College

1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school operates several campuses and houses several departments. GRCC provides its students with quality education and support, ensuring that both the student's and the school's goals are met. GRCC maintains this quality through an exceptional faculty and continual development of programs and services.  View the Campus Map and Take a virtual campus tour of the school today.

Academics

Grand Rapids Community College provides a bevy of educational opportunities to aspiring students. Working with four year institutions, GRCC works to make the transition from 2 year to 4 year institutions seamless. Through its workforce development program, the school works to provide the skills necessary for individuals to enter the workforce as skilled and educated laborers. Adult education courses provide individuals the opportunity to return o school and continuing education courses provide professionals with ability to maintain and upgrade their skill sets.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Automotive Technology
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Grand Rapids Community College must complete the online application and submit all relevant transcripts along with ACT scores. Once completed student must take a placement exam to determine which courses need to be taken. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once completed the office of financial aid will assist in determining which financial aid options the individual student is eligible for. Further inquiries regarding financial aid can be answered through the financial aid office.

Athletics

The Grand Rapids CC Raiders participate is a member of the NJCAA and the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association). The school has won over 70 MCCAA titles and has one the MCCAA All Sport trophy 12 times. Additionally the raiders have won several NJCAA titles and competitions.

Sports programs:

• Basketball
• Baseball/Softball
• Football
• Golf
• Volleyball
• Tennis

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grand Rapids Community College offers an associate's degree program in music.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.18

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).