Music at Mission

Study and Play Music

Earn a Digital Music Certificate, Practice, or Perform

GE transferrable courses in Music Appreciation and Music Theory.
Performance classes in Piano, Voice, Guitar, Orchestra, and Chorus.

Beginners and experts alike enroll in our wide variety of music classes. We have something for everyone.

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Digital Music Certificate

Learn more about Mission College.

Certificate Requirements

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Symphony Orchestra

Join, volunteer, or participate to perform and gain experience on your instrument.

Symphony Orchestra

Woman sings.

Mission Chorus

Like to sing? Join the Mission College Chorus or take a voice lesson class.

Mission Chorus

Piano Instruction.

Piano Classes

Beginning through advanced piano instruction, ranging from chamber ensemble practice to performance.

Vocal Lessions and Classes. An African-American woman holds sheet music and sings into a microphone. Her long hair is braided.

Guitar Classes

Beginning/intermediate guitar. Learn chords, strumming, fingerstyle, basic music theory, and lots of songs.

Guitar Classes.

Vocal Classes

Develop singing and vocal presentation. Perform songs in a variety of musical and cultural styles.

Career Outlook

Skills Needed

Creativity and flair for entertainment.
Hand/eye Coordination.
Ability to read and compose music.
Ability to sing or play at least one instrument.
Self-confidence and motivation.
Stamina to perform for long periods.
Dedication.
Understanding of different musical styles.
Business sense.
Strong networking skills.

Careers in the Field

Musician, Composer, or Arranger.
Television/Broadway productions.
Artist or Tour Manager.
Booking Agent.
Recording Engineer.
Member of a Symphony, Orchestra, or Band.
Music Producer.
Music Publicist.
Teacher or Professor.
Conductor.
Session Musician.
Singer.