Applied Music Career Studies Certificate at VHCC

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Program Pathway | COLLEGE TRANSFER

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

Receive Up to $2K Annually

Complete an Associate of Arts & Science at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.

Guaranteed Admission to 30+ Schools!

Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

Applied Music Career Studies Certificate

Ranked in Top 5% Nationwide

WalletHub ranked Virginia Highlands Community College among the top 5% of community colleges nationwide— 32nd among the 670 community colleges in the study.

vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Si necesita ayuda en espanol, marque el numero 276-739-2559.

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu

Applied Music

Career Studies Certificate This career studies certificate is designed for students who are interested in acquiring skills necessary to serve as an entrylevel musician.

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) MUS 221

Music History I

3

MUS 131

Class Voice I

2

MUS 163

Guitar Theory & Practice I

3

MUS 249

Band Ensemble

2

TOTAL CREDITS

10

Second Semester (Spring)

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Transfer Objectives Gain applied instrumental and vocal skills that will transfer to certain four-year institutions

Is this degree for you? Yes, if you enjoy study in applied music.

Tuition & Fees At only $157 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

As a lifelong musician, Munsey received her BA in Music Education from Emory and Henry College and her Masters in Music from James Madison University. She has extensive professional experience and encourages all students to endeavor to include many types of music in their journeys.

Mary Munsey

Program Coordinator MEC 114 mmunsey@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2454

MUS 222

Music History II

3

MUS 132

Class Voice II

2

MUS 147

Applied Music Composition

1

MUS 141

Class Piano I

2

MUS 150

Old Time String Band

3

TOTAL CREDITS

11

Applied Music

Career Studies Certificate This career studies certificate is designed for students who are interested in acquiring skills necessary to serve as an entrylevel musician.

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) MUS 221

Music History I

3

MUS 131

Class Voice I

2

MUS 163

Guitar Theory & Practice I

3

MUS 249

Band Ensemble

2

TOTAL CREDITS

10

Second Semester (Spring)

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Transfer Objectives Gain applied instrumental and vocal skills that will transfer to certain four-year institutions

Is this degree for you? Yes, if you enjoy study in applied music.

Tuition & Fees At only $157 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

As a lifelong musician, Munsey received her BA in Music Education from Emory and Henry College and her Masters in Music from James Madison University. She has extensive professional experience and encourages all students to endeavor to include many types of music in their journeys.

Mary Munsey

Program Coordinator MEC 114 mmunsey@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2454

MUS 222

Music History II

3

MUS 132

Class Voice II

2

MUS 147

Applied Music Composition

1

MUS 141

Class Piano I

2

MUS 150

Old Time String Band

3

TOTAL CREDITS

11

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Program Pathway | COLLEGE TRANSFER

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

Receive Up to $2K Annually

Complete an Associate of Arts & Science at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.

Guaranteed Admission to 30+ Schools!

Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

Applied Music Career Studies Certificate

Ranked in Top 5% Nationwide

WalletHub ranked Virginia Highlands Community College among the top 5% of community colleges nationwide— 32nd among the 670 community colleges in the study.

vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Si necesita ayuda en espanol, marque el numero 276-739-2559.

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu