Image of a woman with glasses singing in a choir

Music

Enjoy live music, develop your skills, or turn your passion into a college degree.

About

Pursuing a career in music? Want to sing or play an instrument in college regardless of your major? Would you enjoy free live music performed by your fellow students? Whatever your level of interest, TCC's music program has something to offer.

Where does my path start?

TCC offers an Associate of Music Degree, an Associate of Arts with Music Specialization, music classes for Humanities distribution requirements, and community performance programs.

Planning to transfer directly into a Bachelor of Music program in one of Washington's 4-year universities? The Associate of Music degree is a Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP). It prepares students to transition successfully into a BA program, pending successful audition and placement exams. Students complete a transfer curriculum paralleling the first to years of a BA in music at a university.

Degree Requirements
Considering a music transfer degree as an option? TCC offers an Associate of Arts (DTA) degree with a Music Specialization.

The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in Music for the Associate of Arts Degree and provides a clear, music-focused pathway for students to chain music courses together in a meaningful and transfer-relevant way. This specialization prepares students to transfer as Bachelor of Arts in Music majors, or Bachelor of Arts majors. It also prepares students with a solid framework of music knowledge, allowing them to potentially enter the music industry workforce.

All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural, and general elective requirements of the AA degree.

Degree Requirements
Interested in exploring music as a non-major? TCC's Music Program provides non-Music majors the opportunity to continue training and participate in our diverse ensembles. Our faculty are committed to helping you reach your individual music goals.

Throughout the year, the Music Program offers a variety of courses and activities ranging from regular classes and individual instruction to recitals and performing groups. Student, community members and faculty perform regularly in TCC's 344-seat theater. Find the next free concert!
A degree in music can lead to a number of career pathways, including:
- Instrumental or vocal performance
- Music composition
- Music program directing
- Teaching in the K-12 system or at the college level
- Teaching as a private music instructor
- Music therapy
Career Explorer

Join the TCC Music Community

For information about instrumental groups and digital media, contact John Falskow. For information about vocal groups, contact Anne Lyman. Find music events and resources.

TCC Choir group photo in the Japanese Garden

A Digital music class with students using keyboards and computers

TCC Instrumental Groups

The TCC Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band each perform a public concert fall, winter and spring quarter.

TCC Vocal Groups

Vocal performance groups include TCC Voices, TCC Singers, and TCC Gospel Choir.

Digital Music

Learn to create digital music in MUS 150.

Our Faculty

The TCC Music Program faculty team is exceptional. Our music faculty are prominent performers, scholars, and educators. Besides appearing in numerous community venues, our instructors make music on campus with students, serving as role models of professionalism and dedication.

TCC's Music Program faculty are here to to share their skill and passion for music with you and prepare you for successful transfer, completion of your degree, and achievement of your professional goals.

Dr. John Falskow

Dr. John Falskow conducts the TCC Orchestra and the TCC Symphonic Band.

Contact

Dr. Anne Lyman

Dr. Anne Lyman directs the TCC vocal programs.

Contact

Anna Barbee

Piano

Margaret Dees-Moseley

World Music

Jeffrey Lund

World Music, Music Appreciation

Dr. Cindy Renander

Clarinet, Music Appreciation

Eric Stevens

Jazz Band

Dr. Erik Steighner

Saxophone, Music Appreciation

Byron Weigel

Music Appreciation, Music Theory

Ryan Bede

Voice, Music Theory

Abe Landa

Jazz Guitar

Dr. Elizabeth Brown

Classical Guitar

Danielle Leimieux

Music in the Classroom

Experience Music at TCC

Find upcoming concerts and music resources.

Concerts