The Music Department offers programs in both traditional and commercial music, providing courses for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions in both majors as well as for students completing general education requirements. Student may also earn certificates or associate degrees in commercial music majors. Performance opportunities are available for both music and non-music majors.

Careers in traditional music include professional performance, conducting, arts management, composing, academic research, and public and private teaching. Employment opportunities in the commercial music industry include audio recording, computerized music systems, sound reinforcement and production.