Music (Fine Arts) (A.S.)
Jamestown, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Jamestown Community College (SUNY JCC) offers an A.S. in Music (Fine Arts) that prepares you to transfer into a four year music or music related degree. The programme covers music theory, ensembles, studio practice, and music technology in industry standard studios, hosts concerts and guest artists, and can be paired with a Digital Audio Production certificate. Advisors support transfer planning and auditions.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles such as musician, performer, sound technician, music director, music composer, film producer, theatre manager, teacher, and arts administrator. Related paths include audio engineering, recording and music production, music education, and arts management.
The Music degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer and earn a four-year degree in music or a music-related field. You can pursue careers such as musician, performer, sound technician, music director, music composer, film producer, theatre manager, teacher, and arts administrator.
JCC’s program features a strong foundation in music alongside mathematics and science, social sciences, and humanities.
- You’ll take courses and electives in music theory, music ensembles, studio work, and music technology in our industry-standard studio spaces on campus.
- JCC’s Music department hosts concerts, guest musicians, and events that you can attend and participate in.
- If you want to expand your skills, the Music degree can be earned alongside the Digital Audio Production certificate.
You’ll work closely with your advisor to plan for your transfer institution. Most bachelor’s programs in music will audition and give placement tests to transfer students in solo performance, aural skills, music theory, and, often, piano skills. Tests in other areas are also possible, depending on the program and the institution.
Participate in music at JCC, regardless of major
You are welcome to take music courses and ensembles at JCC without pursuing a music-related degree. Get involved with theatre productions, voice and instrumental lessons, digital recording, and performing ensembles.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Music skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of at least one element of music production.
- Demonstrate proper technique in personal musical performance.
- Demonstrate proper technique in ensemble musical performance.
- Demonstrate aesthetic understanding: the ability to understand and appreciate aesthetic forms of expression in music.
Local music opportunities
We have many music opportunities in the local community, including:
- Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association (CCMTA)
- Chautauqua Institution
- Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS)
- Community Music Project
- Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
- Jamestown Area Community Orchestra
- Jamestown Municipal Band
- Lucille Ball Little Theatre
- Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
- Warren County Summer Music School
Scholarship support at JCC
Jamestown Community College awards over $400,000 each year to our international students.
International Student Residence Hall Scholarship
- For on-campus, full-time international students this scholarship covers about 60% of the total cost of housing and your meal plan. The current amount for the 2025-2026 academic year is $6,450.
International Student On-line Scholarship
- International students who choose to start their journey with Jamestown Community College as a full-time, online student from their home country, will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship
International Student Summer Scholarship
- International students who may want or need to take summer courses will receive the following based on the number of credit hours enrolled across both summer sessions.
- $500 for 6-7 credit hours
- $1,000 for 8+ credit hours