Information for Non-Music Majors

You do not need to be a declared music major to participate in and benefit from SLCC's music program. Non-music majors have indicated that for them, participation in the music program is a great way to become involved in campus and community activities, get an enjoyable change of pace in a rigorous daily schedule and form good friendships with other students in the process. While music majors needing credits for graduation will typically be given precedence, you do not have to be a music major to take most of the classes offered by the music department. This is especially true of SLCC's performing ensembles where non-music majors play an important role every semester. For information about auditioning for a performing ensemble, see Auditions.

Other classes non-music majors might be interested in include the Songwriting I class (Music 1050), Group Piano I and II (Music 1150 and Music 1160), Group Guitar I and II (Music 1610 and Music 1620), Intro to MIDI/Electronic Music Composition (Music 1520) and Basic Audio Production (Music 1515). SLCC instructors also offer private instruction in vocal or instrumental performance or music composition.

For those still needing to complete a Fine Arts General Education requirement, the department offers Introduction to Music (Music 1010) and Bridging the Arts (Music 1090) - each of which can fill that requirement. The Music and Technology class (Music 1500) introduces students to a variety of technology-based solutions to musical problems and fulfills the Interdisciplinary (ID) General Education requirement. Students from all backgrounds are welcome in the class. For more information about available music classes, see Courses.

Special note to students considering getting a general studies degree or completing some general education requirements before transferring to a university and pursuing a degree in music: Failure to complete music courses such as music theory while at SLCC will most likely delay your completion of a bachelor's degree in music. See Preparing to Transfer to a University for more information.