Music

Pursue a rewarding and creative career in the music industry, such as musical performance, composition, music education and music therapy, with the educational foundation this Associate of Fine Arts degree program provides. As a student in this program, you’ll have access to our instrumental and choral rehearsal hall, music composition computer lab, piano studios and Steinway performance grand piano, and Bechstein rehearsal grand piano, and you’ll perform under the direction of nationally-distinguished music directors. 

Musical experiences open to students in the program include: national and international travel, a jazz extravaganza, musical theatre, recitals, and field trips to fine arts events.

You'll learn

• Technical proficiency and interpretive competency with your chosen instrument
• The cultural and historical development of music
• Technical and compositional analysis of written music
• How to articulate an informed personal reaction to music study
• How to interpret and perform a variety of musical styles within a collaborative context
• The role of technology in the musical arts

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Art Transfer Pathway and Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Pathway.

The Associate of Fine Arts degree in Music makes it possible for you to seamlessly transfer into related bachelor's degree programs at Southwest Minnesota State University or Minnesota State University Moorhead. Learn more at Southwest Minnesota State University Articulation Agreement and Minnesota State University Moorhead BA in Music & Performance. Many other institutions will also accept M State credits for transfer, in part or in full. 

There are many advantages of beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Facilities

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Buy Tickets for Fine Arts Events

Tickets for upcoming performances may be purchased through the M State Ticket Office.