All incoming music students must attend a New Music Student Day.
New Music Student day will include auditions on primary instrument or voice (if applicable), music theory and piano placement tests, advising, and registration. Students should complete orientation (online recommended) before New Music Student Day. You can register for orientation on the GRCC Orientation Website.
Music Programs at GRCC
Associate of Music - Audition on primary instrument or voice, music theory placement test, and piano placement test are required.
Complete the first two years of a Bachelors Degree in Music to study:
- Music Education
- Music Therapy
- Music Performance
- Composition
Recording Technology Associate of Music - Audition on primary instrument or voice, music theory placement test, and piano placement test are required.
- Enter the workforce in the field of audio engineering or transfer to a music technology or commercial music program
Music and Entertainment Business (3+1 with Ferris State University) - Music theory placement test and piano placement test are required.
- Start at GRCC to earn an Associate of Art degree, then finish at Ferris State University to earn a Bachelors Degree that prepares you for a career in music industry.
Digital Audio Specialist Certificate - Music theory placement test and piano placement test are required.
- Earn credentials and enter the workforce in the A/V technician field.
Music and Theater Pathway, Associate of Art - Audition on primary instrument or voice, music theory placement test, and piano placement test are required depending on the student’s interest and goals.
For students interested in taking music courses in the pathway to prepare for transfer into various music programs, including:
- Musical Theater
- Jazz Studies
- Music Minor
Register for New Music Student Day
Upcoming New Music Student Days for Fall 2027 Enrollment:
- March 26, 2027
- April 24, 2027
** Auditions may be submitted via video
Preparing for New Music Student Day
Students should complete GRCC Orientation, either in person or online prior to New Music Student Day if possible. We recommend online orientation. Register on the GRCC Orientation Website.