Class of 2018 AA-Music Transfer Degree Major Ashlee Allaire is building an impressive portfolio of accolades. After graduating from SPC as a percussion student of Professor John Shaw, Ashlee successfully won a position within the percussion studio of Florida State University. She currently attends the prestigious Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University as a graduate student.

“I’m now in my second year of a masters degree in percussion performance, and it’s been a life changing experience. I’ve been able to grow as a musician more than I ever thought possible. Another notable moment for me was becoming a founding member of the percussion quartet, Call Street Percussion, which has developed into an incredible career that I couldn’t have had without the things I learned as a student at SPC.”

Ashlee made the most of her time at SPC, exceling in collaboration across the state at the FCSAA Winter Music Symposium, participating in SPC Percussion Studio, SPC Community Concert Band, and SPC Community Wind Symphony.

Ashlee offers the following advice to current prospective SPC AA-Music Transfer students.

“There are a few things I wish someone said to me when I started my AA degree. First, that’s it’s okay to feel a little lost in what exactly it is you want to pursue in the music field. The answer is different for everyone and the best way to find out what will fit you best is to talk to as many people in the industry as you can, use all the amazing resources SPC has to offer, and be creative in the pursuit of your dreams. Play in as many ensembles as you can, take lessons outside your primary instrument, and talk to every faculty member about their own career/backgrounds. If someone told me while I was an SPC student where I’d be now, I wouldn’t have believed them. But the experiences I gained left such an incredible impact on me and I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. “

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