Program Highlights
Music is a form of universal language and creative expression. Learn, participate in ensembles and experience the joy of creating music.
- Develop skills in collegiate music study, personal music development and composing.
- Start here at LLCC by earning an associate degree that transfers to a four-year college for completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Skills learned can be used in a variety of career areas: music education, performer, music therapy, composer, music director, arts manager, music software developer, sound technician, voice actor and theatre performance.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs. Learn more about the courses for each program.
The Music-Associate in Arts program is designed primarily for students who intend to enter the teaching or performing fields in either vocal or instrumental music.
The Music Performance-Associate in Fine Arts program is primarily designed for students who plan to enter teaching or one of the professional fields or who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
LLCC has a partnership agreement for music business with Western Illinois University.
Cost
Music (MUS) classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), these classes have an in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Private applied music classes (MUS 131, 132, 133, 231, 232 and 233) have a private applied music fee of $250 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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Bands
The LLCC Band and LLCC Jazz Band are open to all students who play wind or percussion instruments. The LLCC Band also serves as a lab band for students. The LLCC Band and Jazz Band present concerts for the community and area high schools. The bands also provide entertainment for special ceremonies both on and off campus. Community members are welcome, and will need to register through LLCC Community Education (see "Music & History"). For information, contact Jason Waddell at 217-786-2319.
Choir
The LLCC Choir presents concerts for the community and area high schools. The choir also provides entertainment for special ceremonies both on and off campus. Although the choir is open to any student, auditions are required. Community members are welcome, and will need to register through LLCC Community Education (see "Music & History"). For information, contact Jason Waddell at 217-786-2319.
