Music Department

Dept. Coordinator: Dr. Hidemi Matsushita
Phone: 303.797.5867
E-mail: hidemi.matsushita@arapahoe.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Music Department is to provide affordable, accessible and professional music instruction to students and members of our communities in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

Listen to the ACC jazz ensemble and orchestra by starting the player found below the music logo on right side of this page.

The Music Department offers a wide variety of classes including Private Instruction in all of the following areas:

• Piano
• Voice
• Guitar
• Strings
• Winds & Percussion
• Brass
• Composition

Songwriting Class MUS 132 (101, 102) Songwriting is a gift but great songwriting is a craft. Learn from Mindy Sterling, a published pop writer how to take your creativity to the next level. This course is designed to improve lyrics, eliminate blocks, develop realistic writing tools for anyone ready to accelerate their artistic abilities. 2 credits

Music industry classes for Fall 2008

Music Business MUS 167 101 Learn how the “biz” works, including making records and deals, and how to handle production, publishing, booking, and what to do about Internet music downloads. T/R 2:30-3:45

Audio Production MUS 261 101 This class covers music production in a live studio setting. Go “behind the scenes” and learn how music is recorded, mixed, equalized and edited using digital and analog technology.

Music Technology MUS 161, 101 “Learn Finale and Sibelius music notation software, MIDI, and much more!

We also offer courses in music fundamentals, theory, appreciation, history and world music, as well as group classes in piano, voice, and guitar.

Download our Fall 2008 Class line-up!

Would you like to join one of our Performance Groups?

• ACC String Orchestra
  Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to join the ACC String Orchestra.
  
• ACC Chorus
  Open to all students, staff, faculty and community.
  
• Pop Rock Ensemble
  Form your own rock, jazz, or pop group and receive college credit with the opportunity to perform at the end of the semester!
  
• ACC Jazz and Band Ensembles
• ACC Vocal Ensemble
• ACC Guitar Ensemble

Performance Dates:
All performances scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

• ACC Chorus: December 1, 2008
• ACC String Orchestra: December 3, 2008
• ACC Jazz Ensembles: December 4, 2008

ACC Music Department now offers an Associate Degree in Music! Download Program Requirements from the ACC catalog.

ACC Music Department Testimonial

I was very nervous when I signed up for my first voice lessons at Arapahoe Community College, but the teachers were so friendly and I had so much fun, that I quickly felt at home in the music department. I strongly recommend participating in the music program to anyone interested in pursuing music as a career or to anyone who just enjoys music as a hobby. My only regret is that I could only spend two years in the music department at Arapahoe Community College.

Christina M. Uhl
ACC Class of 2007

Special Thanks to the Arapahoe Philharmonic: our partner for the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra, helping youth to earn college ensemble credit while playing in the orchestra!

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