General Studies: Music Degree
If you love music –creating it, playing and performing it, or teaching others how to understand and appreciate it, NECC can help you turn your passion into a profession, with a Music degree!
Why Choose NECC?
NECC’s Music Degree Program provides you with a foundation for a successful career in music. This program covers music theory, performance, education, ear-training, and the computer technology. Computer technology is now an integral part of music-making, particularly for pop artists.
In this program you will:
- Learn how to read and write music, including creating original scores
- Experience music from all cultures and styles
- Take part in performance workshops
- Perform with NECC’s music ensembles or participate in choral and music clubs, theatrical productions, and concerts
- Take advantage of MassTransfer Pathways and other transfer agreements to earn your bachelor’s degree in a music or a related field, while saving thousands of dollars on the cost of your degree
Because of NECC
You will be prepared to transfer to a number of bachelor degree programs or to pursue a broad range of full- and part-time jobs in the music industry. After completing the General Studies: Music Degree you can:
- Transfer to a bachelor degree program in music or a related field at UMass (Lowell, Boston, Dartmouth), Salem State, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, and more
- Seek a career in a broad array of fields that require musical knowledge and talent including education, performance, business, therapy, and technology
- Work as a performing musician, music teacher, recording technician, engineer/mixer, and more
Quote:
I always talk up the music program here. My favorite thing about the program is that you can take so many music related courses. There is a course for whatever interests you and it is just so affordable here.”
Lindsey Michaud, General Studies: Music Option
Program Costs
For the 2024-2025 academic year, non-health for-credit courses have a cost of $263/credit for in-state students.
Career Paths & Job Market
Program Pathway
A pathway is the most efficient sequence of courses semester-to-semester recommended for students to complete their degree. View the suggested pathway for the General Studies: Music Associates in Arts degree.
Learning Outcomes
Courses and Requirements
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Alisa Bucchiere
Program Coordinator & Music Director
Music Department
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