Field of Interest
Launch a creative career doing what you love.
If you’ve dreamed of attending music school or performing as a professional, our program can help you hone your skills as a performer and prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. Areas of emphasis include choral, instrumental, guitar, and popular music performance.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers options for your future. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway for you to realize your dreams.
Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Music Performance program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts |
AAFA |
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music |
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree within the Music Performance program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.44
Annual Median Wage
$59,174
Annual Job Openings
1,092
Number of People Employed
14,978
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.6%
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.79
Annual Median Wage
$55,740
Number of People Employed
1,843
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.8%
Write and transcribe musical scores.
Typical Education Level
some college
Hourly Median Wage
$22.53
Annual Median Wage
$46,876
Number of People Employed
493
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$22.53
Annual Median Wage
$46,876
Number of People Employed
493
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$33.55
Annual Median Wage
$69,788
Number of People Employed
867
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.8%
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.29
Annual Median Wage
$77,583
Annual Job Openings
2,443
Number of People Employed
23,583
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3%
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$26.79
Annual Median Wage
$55,740
Number of People Employed
1,843
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.8%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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