Mission
To provide students of varied backgrounds and musical abilities the opportunity to develop musicianship, leadership, and interpersonal skills while advancing to the next level of their musical journey.
Goals
The primary goal of Hillsborough College’s Department of Music is to teach students the skills necessary for advancement to the next level of musical education, typically the transfer to a university Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education program.
The secondary goal of Hillsborough College’s Department of Music is to provide the local community with cultural experiences in the form of concerts and recitals performed by our students, faculty and guest artists. Additionally, our ensembles, student performers and faculty are available for outreach programs.
Objectives
Hillsborough College offers a course of study in music that roughly parallels the first two years of music study traditionally encountered at a 4-year institution. Offerings include a four-semester sequence of music theory/aural skills, applied music lessons in all the traditional instruments and voice, and ensembles both large and small. Additionally, courses in piano proficiency are offered.
The music department employs a faculty of experienced educators and professional performing musicians. Students have the opportunity of gaining instruction from mentors who have not only gone through the academic process themselves, but who can pass on a wealth of professional performance skills and knowledge.
Students are afforded numerous performance opportunities through student recitals and ensemble concerts. Additional opportunities occur through college events outside the music department as well as community requests and invitations to perform for various causes and events.
Hillsborough College is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music