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Vocal Repertoire
MUS151L Vocal Repertoire This course provides group and individual instruction in skills and techniques of the voice. Emphasis is placed on classical vocal styles and extensive exploration and study of appropriate vocal literature. Upon completion, students should demonstrate a proficient … Continue reading
Vocal Courses
MUS151V Beginning Voice Class I This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to … Continue reading
Piano & Instrumental Repertory
Piano We offer class piano I-IV which progresses from a beginning to late intermediate level. Music majors are encouraged to take all four levels of piano to help prepare them for transfer to a four-year school. Piano IV specifically prepares … Continue reading
Jazz at CPCC
Faculty Matt Postle Jazz Vocal (MUS151J) This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and … Continue reading
An Informal History Of Early Music At CPCC
The Central Piedmont Community College Music Department dates to the earliest years of the college with Gene Bryant the first instructor and director who shaped the formation of the program. College mythology says that Gene asked Mary Lou … Continue reading
Piano & Instrumental Repertory
Piano We offer class piano I-IV which progresses from a beginning to late intermediate level. Music majors are encouraged to take all four levels of piano to help prepare them for transfer to a four-year school. Piano IV specifically prepares … Continue reading
Music Theory
CPCC offers the traditional theory sequence of Theory I, II, III and IV. Theory I MUS 121 is the first level of college work, meeting a requirement for the AFA. It begins with a review and more in-depth approach to … Continue reading
Gene Bryant Memorial Concert
Each year as a part of ArtsFest, the CPCC music department honors the memory of Gene Bryant, founder and longtime chair of the music department. The nature of the Arts & Communication division is a direct result of his vision, … Continue reading
The Shriner Music Library
Music Library Services The Music Library is designed and equipped primarily to meet the needs of CPCC students studying music, but it is also open to all who are enrolled here. Students may study, listen to assigned music, use … Continue reading
Applied Study (private music lessons) General Information
Applied study is an integral part of the CPCC music degree program. In order to study applied music at CPCC, a student must first audition for the full-time faculty. On a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the full … Continue reading