Music (Transfer)

Associates of Arts Degree Program (Transfer)

The study of music is the heart of a liberal arts education. The Fine and Performing Arts Department provides an ideal environment for such an education, with a diverse Music Studies curriculum that features creative courses in music theory, history, technology, and performance.

UCC offers an Associate of Arts degree with a music curriculum that is approved for transfer to schools in the Oregon University System and most liberal arts colleges. Music Studies at UCC provides a foundation for students wishing to pursue a professional career or simply improve their musical skills. Recent UCC graduates have found their vocation in music education, sacred music, music therapy, arts administration, music performance and production.

The UCC Fine and Performing Arts Department designs its classes to accommodate music students and community musicians, and offers music classes in the following subject areas:

Students enrolled in the Music program can expect to take classes in the following subject areas:

• Music Theory
• Music Literature
• Music Theory
• Music Literature
• Jazz History
• Rock and Roll History
• Music Technology
• Improvisation
• Individual voice or instrument instruction

UCC provides performance opportunities for both students and community musicians, including the following:

• Vocal Jazz Ensemble - The Umpqua Singers
• UCC Chamber Choir
• Umpqua Chamber Orchestra # - see below for a demo video clip.
• Big Horn Jazz Band #
• Vintage Singers #
• Roseburg Concert Chorale #
• Musical Theatre Productions #

# denotes community ensemble.

Demo of the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra:

For more information, contact
Jason Heald, Director of Music Studies
(541) 440.4693
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