The mission of the Music Department at KCKCC is to develop the well-rounded musician through theory and practice – artistically, intellectually, and technically. This well-rounded musicianship is achieved through studying and performing music of not only the classical tradition, but also in the jazz and contemporary popular styles. Students integrate theory and practice in an environment in which they become active learners through their relationships with faculty, who themselves continue to grow as artists and teachers.
For the past decade, the KCKCC Music Department has built a national reputation for excellence in choral and jazz performance. KCKCC is considered one of the finest community colleges for music, nationwide, particularly in the jazz and contemporary/commercial genres. The goal of the Associate of Arts in Music is two-fold. First, the degree is designed to prepare our students to transfer to a 4-year music degree program, both in and out of state. Secondly, the program is also designed for students to become performing musicians immediately and many of our students are successful performing as professional musicians, both within and outside of the Kansas City metro area.
