Welcome Non-Music Majors!

The Amarillo College Department of Music welcomes the general student to its classes and studios. MUSI-1306 Music Appreciation is designed specifically for non-music majors and fulfills the Creative Arts Core requirement. Performance instruction and most ensembles are available to non-music majors for academic elective credit or through continuing education and to members of the general community.

Step One: Apply to Amarillo College APPLY HERE
Step Two: For Music Scholarship Consideration, (If you do not wish to be considered for a music scholarship, skip to step three.)

• Schedule Your Audition and 
• Complete the AC Foundation General Scholarship Application 

Step Three: Add private lessons, ensemble, and/or group music class to your schedule (see below) or contact Tiffany McDaniel for assistance in registering for music classes. Be sure to discuss this with your program major advisor – music classes will be an elective option in your degree plan or contribute to an excessive credit limit.

Private lessons

Private lessons focus on the art and practice of an instrument or voice, with emphasis on tone quality, technique, rhythm, interpretation, and literature. Additional course fees are charged for these classes; see General Fees - Music  

To register, go to the Academic Schedule of Classes, select the Term you are interested in. Select MUAP-Applied Music under Courses And Sections, you can choose to filter Days of the Week and/or Location, etc., click Search. Scroll through available sections or search for a specific instrument in the upper right "Search for Courses" bar. Non-music majors should select a one-hour credit elective (30-minute lesson) or two-hour credit elective (60-minute lesson) section. Students and advisors may also contact the Music Office at (806) 371-5340 for assistance in registering for private lessons.

Placement is subject to availability and other departmental factors.

Group instruction

Group instruction is designed for beginners and emphasizes basic technique, rhythm, tone and musical interpretation. Each class is only one credit hour. Available courses are: MUSI-1181 and MUSI-1182 Piano Class I and II, and MUSI-1192 Guitar Class.

To register, go to the Academic Schedule of Classes, select the Term and search for the above Course And Section of the class of interest, or contact the Music Office at (806) 371-5340.

Ensembles

The opportunity to perform music collectively is celebrated at Amarillo College, whether you're an undergraduate performance major, a precollege or adult student, or a member of the larger Texas Panhandle community.

Explore ensembles

To register, go to the Academic Schedule of Classes and select the Term you are interested in. Select MUEN-Music Ensemble under Course And Section. Scroll through available sections or search for a specific ensemble in the upper right "Search for Courses" bar. Students and advisors may also contact the Music Office at (806) 371-5340 for assistance in registering.