Study music industry at JCC
The Music Industry degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer to a four-year program in music business or a related field and find employment within the modern music industry. The music industry is a growing field, with careers in artist management, venue management and operation, recording and production, publishing, law, public relations and marketing, A&R representation, broadcast media, and film.
While at JCC, you’ll study important aspects of the music industry such as publishing, copyright and licensing, recording, artist and tour management, marketing, and distribution. Our music computer lab and recording studio feature industry-standard software. JCC’s Music department hosts concerts, musicians, and events that you can attend and participate in.
You are welcome to take music courses and ensembles at JCC without pursuing a music-related degree! Get involved with theatre productions, voice and instrumental lessons, digital recording, and performing ensembles.
2024 median pay for entertainment and sports occupations: $54,870/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
- Fully available on the Jamestown Campus
- Some courses must be completed on the Jamestown Campus
Program pathway
This program includes courses that may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
Courses
Music industry skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices in the world of business.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate technology applications.
- Demonstrate an aesthetic understanding of music, an understanding of historical developments in the art form, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of musical structure.
- Demonstrate proper musical performance technique in both solo and ensemble settings.
Local music opportunities
We have many music opportunities in the local community, including:
- Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association (CCMTA)
- Chautauqua Institution
- Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS)
- Community Music Project
- Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
- Jamestown Area Community Orchestra
- Jamestown Municipal Band
- Lucille Ball Little Theatre
- Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
- Warren County Summer Music School
- Computer lab with editing and mixing software
- Recording studio to create, edit, and master professional quality recordings
- Digital piano lab