Studying Music at Calhoun
Whether you’re a vocalist or an aspiring instrumental musician, Calhoun Community College’s Music program offers comprehensive training led by professional musicians. With accredited courses and specialized instruction, students can refine their skills and prepare for various music careers or enrich their personal musical interests.
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Your Path To Transfer to a University
General Studies – Music Concentration (A.S.)
General Studies – Music Concentration (A.S.)
Designed for students planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in music, this program offers foundational music education and performance experiences.
About Calhoun’s Music Program
Recognized as a premier music program among two-year colleges in Alabama, many opportunities are available to Calhoun students to attend professional performances of operas, musicals, ballets, recitals, and concerts during each academic year. Students perform each semester in student recitals and present a sophomore recital to complete their studies.
Voice or an instrument is elected by the student as an applied major. An audition will be held. Piano is required for all who are not keyboard majors. A recital in the applied major is required at the end of the sophomore year. Students are required to complete four credits of music performance electives and/or secondary applied voice or instrument. A faculty advisor should be consulted before these courses are scheduled.
Scholarships Available
Scholarships for voice, piano, guitar, and other instruments are available, with auditions held each March. These scholarships, such as the Frances P. Moss and Joan A. Goree scholarships, support aspiring vocalists and choral conductors.
Athens State Fine Arts Scholarship
If you have a 2.5 GPA and transfer from Calhoun Community College to Athens State, apply for this scholarship which pays the tuition for one class.
Performance Opportunities
Students can attend and perform in various professional performances, including operas, ballets, and concerts. Each semester culminates in recitals, with a required sophomore recital for music majors.