The MCC Music Department offers a range of performance opportunities for students and members of the public.
General Questions
Where are you located?
The Performing Arts and Production Department has offerings at multiple campus locations:
Building MU-43
The MU houses the department's main office, the Piano, Guitar, and Music Industry Programs, as well as Music Theory and Class Piano classes, which are required for all music majors.
Performing Arts Center - 1520 S Longmore
Most performances for Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Music Theatre can be found here.
Most instrumental, jazz, and vocal ensembles rehearse here.
Building 46 - HEAP
Most dance classes occur here (please note that the dance program director's office is in MU-43)
Building TH-29 - Theatre
Theatre productions (excluding Musical Theatre) occur here, as well as technical theatre classes.
See the map of campus locations for all of our locations.
How can I get help via phone?
The main office number is 480-461-7575. You can also reach individual staff and faculty members, see our staff listing here.
What are your hours?
The Performing Arts and Production Department office is open Mon-Thu: 9 – 5 and Fri: 8–5 during the school year and Mon-Thu: 9 – 6 during the summer. Classes and performances are held 7 days per week. The Performing Arts and Production Department follows the campus calendar for holiday closures including Thanksgiving and Christmas break.
How do I get started?
Your first step to taking classes at MCC is to be admitted as a student. Steps for admission to MCC are located here. Once you are an official student with a MEID number, you can seek advising assistance and enroll in classes.
Reach out to your program director before enrolling in classes:
Instrumental Music: John Davenport
Vocal Music: Mark Simmons
Music Theatre: Darin Shryock
Theatre: Kara Thomson
Dance: Sara Malan McDonald
Music Industry: Ron Marschall
Where do I go for departmental advising?
The Performing Arts and Production Department offers several avenues for academic advising. Please reach out to your Program Director for more information, or contact Alma Quiros to be connected with to your Program Director
Program Directors
Music Performance/Education
John Davenport: Director of Instrumental Studies
Paul Brewer: Director of Jazz Studies, also offers Transfer Advising
Radmila Stojanovic Kiriluk: Piano Program Director
Mark Simmons: Director of Choral Activities
Darin Shryock: Music Theatre Program Director, Department Chair
Music Industry
Ron Marschall: Music Industry Program Director
Theatre
Kara Thomson: Theatre Program Director
Adriana Diaz: Technical Theatre
Dance
Sara Malan McDonald: Dance Program Director
What types of degrees do you offer?
The MCC Music Department offers several degrees and certificates including: Audio Production Technology, Music Business or Disc Jockey Techniques; the Academic Certificate in Electronic Music; the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Piano Pedagogy, Audio Production Technology, Music Business and Disc Jockey Techniques. We also have four year transfer degree opportunities in Music, Music Education, Jazz Performance and more.
Are your classes open to the public?
MCC supports career readiness, workforce development, and life-long learning. Members of the public, at all ability levels, are welcome to take classes at MCC. You must enroll as a student at MCC in order to take classes. You do not need to be pursuing a degree in music to participate in music classes.
How can my child/teen sign up for music classes?
The Performing Arts and Production Department offers opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities. Teens may take dual enrollment or Early College concurrent enrollment classes while still enrolled in High School. See more information here. Requests for Concurrent Enrollment must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. We also offer Summer Camps in Musical Theater, and Instrumental Music (Band/Orchestra and Jazz)
What types of financial aid or scholarship support are available?
In addition to federal financial aid, MCC offers several scholarship opportunities. General scholarship information is available from the Financial Aid office. The Performing Arts and Production Department also offers a variety of department based scholarships.
The Private Instruction Course Fee Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of private instruction for full-time and part-time music majors. See more information here.
What types of performance opportunities are available?
MCC offers a range of performance opportunities including a variety of Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles, Theatre and Music Theatre productions, and a Contemporary Dance Performing Ensemble.
Theater, Music Theatre and Dance auditions are open to all members of the community. You do not need to be a student at MCC to audition. However, if you are cast in a production, you must register for the associated course.
Instrumental and Vocal Performing Ensembles are open to students (regardless of degree program) and community members alike. Participants must register for the associated class.
Are there any entrance requirements to enroll in music classes?
Yes, some courses do require entrance exams or auditions. Please review the requirements for participation in each music program by visiting the links in the left navigation of the Music Department page or contact 480-461-7575 for more information.
For Band and Instrumental ensemble opportunities click here.
Choral/Vocal students can obtain more information here.
How do I enroll in Music classes?
Instrumental and vocal classes require that you visit with a Music program advisor and participate in auditions prior to enrollment in performance classes. You may self-enroll in Music Humanities, Audio Production, Disc Jockey and Music Business classes. Degree-seeking students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor.