Music
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Music
The Foothill College Music Department offers an innovative program of study that leads to an Associate in Arts degree and also prepares you for transfer to a four-year institution.
What you can do with a degree in Music?
A degree in Music can prepare you for:
- Musician
- Producer
- Sound engineer
- Recording engineer
- Broadcast engineer
- Arts administrator
Facilities Spotlight: IDEA Lab
The Fine Arts Division IDEA Lab features a new media classroom with MIDI keyboard stations fully equipped with the latest in recording and sound production design.
Our piano laboratory has 24 weighted keyboards, an excellent tutoring staff, and is open at hours that fit your schedule.
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Discover What You Can Study in Music
Our curriculum includes a wide variety of on campus and online courses to satisfy diverse interests and needs.
Music Theory/Composition
Analyze the structure of music and learn to create original works.
Music History/Literature
Examine music in classical, popular, and world music styles and also can investigate special topics such as The Beatles, Film Music, Video Games and Musical Theatre.
Music Performance
Study piano, voice, and guitar as well as chronicle their achievements in the Department’s state-of-the-art recording studio.
Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Ways to Experience More!
At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.
Research & Service Leadership Symposium
Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.
Global Experiential Learning
Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.
Humanities Scholars Work Experience
Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.
IDEA Lab
Create, record, and experiment in Foothill’s Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Lab, a creative hub supporting music technology, media, photography, graphic design, and digital arts.
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