Music

Why Music?

Music is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether you dream of becoming a music professional, you want to make music for fun, or you want to learn more about the history of music - we have opportunities to help you explore the world of music. Choose from taking private lessons and learning some of the core principles of music.   

Program Details

Associate in Arts

Format
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
In-District Tuition
$169/credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition
$337/credit hour
Degree
View Degree
Average Time to Complete
2 years
Financial Options
Financial Aid is available.

Program Highlights

Learn to play an instrument or improve your voice, and develop a better understanding of music through social, cultural and historical perspectives. To become a competent musician technically and artistically, you will study topics including music history and theory. Afterward, you will be able to write your own compositions and develop your own unique performance style. 

A wide variety of music courses are available. These include instruction in piano, theory, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll and other special topics.  

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Courses

  • MUSI 150: Music Appreciation 

IAI Course Code: F1 900 

  • MUSI 160: Non-Western Music 

IAI Course Code: F1 903N 

  • MUSI 196: Applied Music Instruction for Nonmajors 
  • MUSI 197: Applied Music Instruction for Nonmajors 
  • MUSI 198: Applied Music Instruction for Nonmajors 
  • MUSI 199: Applied Music Instruction for Nonmajors 
  • MUSI 200: Applied Instruction in Music 
  • MUSI 201: Applied Instruction in Music 
  • MUSI 202: Applied Instruction in Music 
  • MUSI 203: Applied Instruction in Music 
  • MUSI 260: Jazz, Blues and Rock 'N' Roll 

IAI Course Code: F1 905D 

  • MUSI 296: Special Topics in Music 

IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university.

Degree - Associate in Arts

Within our Associate in Arts degree, there may be specific courses that are recommended for your major at your chosen transfer school. It’s important to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure that the correct coursework is taken, while earning your degree.

Even if your specific concentration or major is not listed on our application or program pages, academic advisors can help ensure you are taking the right coursework for your chosen major.

Learn more about the general education requirements for an Associate in Arts. 

Transfer Guide

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) 

Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website. 

General Education Core Curriculum Requirement

For completion of the Associate in Arts degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 37 general education core curriculum (GECC) hours, within 7 categories, as part of the 60-credit hour degree. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.

View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications 
Fine Arts 
Humanities 
Life Sciences 
Mathematics 
Physical Sciences 
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Careers

Because you will develop a diverse set of skills as a student of music, employment is possible in many different areas, including:

  • Band/Concert/Music Venue Promotion
  • Broadcasting/Deejaying
  • Instrument Repair/Restoration
  • Sound/Lighting/Recording Engineering
  • Live/Session Performance
  • Music Journalism
  • Recording Industry
  • Teaching/Consulting

The U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information to students and prospective students.

Please review the employment information pertaining to your degree or certificate by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions visit the U.S Department of Education College Scorecard site.

Contact Information

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Division Office

ICB 2000 & 2100
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761

Phone: 309-268-8620

Email: LASS Office