Music

At a Glance

Learn, participate in ensembles and experience the joy of creating music.

Music is a form of universal language and creative expression. Whether you are into jazz, classical, rock, country, pop or folk, the possibilities are endless for those with a music background. Careers in the field include music teacher, performer, music therapist, composer, music director, arts manager, music librarian, music software developer, sound technician, voice actor, theatre performer and more!

LLCC’s music program offers choir, band and jazz band. In addition, LLCC offers private lessons in voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar and strings. Our faculty of highly qualified professionals can help you achieve the next level in your playing and performing ability.

The AFA in Music is our primary music transfer degree. It encompasses the first two years of collegiate music study and prepares students for transfer to a music program at a four-year school. For audition information, contact the full-time faculty listed below.

Degrees & Certs

LLCC offers the following programs. Learn more about the courses for each program.

The Music-Associate in Arts program is designed primarily for students who intend to enter the teaching or performing fields in either vocal or instrumental music.

The Music Performance-Associate in Fine Arts program is primarily designed for students who plan to enter teaching or one of the professional fields or who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

LLCC has a partnership agreement for music business with Western Illinois University.

Job Outlook

Cost

Music (MUS) classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2023-2024 academic year (fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024), these classes have an in-district rate of $137 per credit hour. Private applied music classes (MUS 131, 132, 133, 231, 232 and 233) have a private applied music fee of $250 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.

Books sold separately.

Learn more about cost of attendance.

There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.

Getting Started

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