Class of 2022 AA-Music Transfer Degree Major Aaron Trill is putting his degree to work as the new Upper School Choral Instructor at Keswick Christian School in St. Petersburg. His high school students perform in concerts, participate in Florida All-State Choir auditions, and were selected to participate in the upcoming Disney Candlelight Processional.
“One of my favorite memories was getting to visit local high schools with the SPC Madrigalians, and perform some of our repertoire to expose future college students to the great things that the SPC music program has to offer. I also enjoyed performing in themed concerts each semester with the SPC College Choir. “
Aaron thrived during his time at SPC, winning first prize in the FCSAA Winter Symposium Young Artists Competition, and participating in SPC’s College Chorus and Madrigalians. Trill is also an accomplished horn player, and successfully auditioned in to SPC’s Community Wind Symphony.
Aaron offers the following advice to current and prospective SPC AA-Music Transfer Students.
“Use your talents to serve others. Music has a unique way of ministering to people, and the joy you receive from simply seeing your music touch someone’s heart is far greater than any other achievement you could accomplish. In such a competitive field, it is easy to strive for greatness by diminishing others or being selfish. However, music should be viewed as a great blessing that we can use to serve others, and developing your skills to excellence is best achieved with a mindset of selflessness.”
Recruitment Push
50 new AA-Music Majors: SPC is building our Fall 2023 cohort of talented and motivated AA-Music Transfer Majors. If you are interested in a degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or Music Therapy, SPC is the best, affordable, local choice to earn your first two years of Music (Lessons, Ensembles, Theory, Piano, Recital) and Liberal Art Gen Ed courses, under the guidance of experienced expert faculty.
How can you help? Spread the word, share this article, and help all prospective music majors find our First Steps SPC Music Questionnaire at the following QR code and link. We will respond with a detailed email based on your answers. https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/30265
Study Music and Music Technology at SPC
Connect with our Music Department today! Complete the following survey questionnaire to learn more about our program and clarify your goals. You will receive a custom detailed email response with faculty, advising, and financial aid contacts, and guidance towards next steps. https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/30265
About Music at SPC
Music AA Transfer
SPC’s Music and Music Education AA Transfer degrees (60 credits) are two-year programs that prepare students for transfer to University music programs in Performance, Music Education (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, General Music), and Music Therapy. Students earn Music State Common Perquisite credits in music lessons, music ensembles, music/aural theory, and student recital. Students also earn all 36 general education liberal arts credits.
Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS Degree
SPC’s Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) AS degree (64 credits) is a two-year workforce program with technology focus. It prepares students to work as producers, audio engineers, composers/songwriters in the music industry. The core curriculum includes courses in digital audio workstations, live sound engineering, studio recording techniques, critical listening, legal issues in music, practical music business, and more.
Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate
SPC’s Audio Engineering and Production (AUDIOPE) Certificate (24 credits) is a financial aid eligible certificate that includes instruction in digital audio workstations, studio recording techniques, acoustics, live sound and professional audio production. The stand-alone certificate prepares workforce internships and employment. The 24 credits also count towards the MIRA-AS degree.
Donation Opportunities
As a non-profit organization serving our community, charitable contributions are vital to our mission to educating students and engaging our community. Your support makes performances, art shows, and concerts possible and provides invaluable experiences for our students.
Donations impact our music students by providing:
(1) Scholarships for bonus elective courses
(2) Loaner hardware/software kits to those in need
(3) Expansion of facilities
Those wishing to donate to SPC Music and SPC Humanities and Fine Arts should contact Department Chair Nathan Muehl muehl.nathan@spcollege.edu