Music
Culturally universal, music is one of the most important forms of communication we have, often eliciting emotions beyond words. But however deeply people experience music, many believe themselves unable to produce or express it. Studying Music is an opportunity to dispel that belief while building skills, knowledge, discipline, and appreciation.
Occupations
While some musicians make a full-time living performing music, many others combine performing and non-performing roles to create fulfilling careers. The Bay Area is home to many musical organizations, from orchestras to recording labels, that employ musically-trained individuals. The collaborative, communication, and creative thinking skills Music graduates develop are in demand from wide range of employers.
- Performing artists: Session musicians, on-stage and pit musicians
- Teaching: Music teachers, music therapists
- Composing: Songwriters, video game music composers
- Music technology: Recording and live sound engineers, audio and video technicians, stagehands
- Managers: Artist managers, tour manager, music publicists, audio archivists
Contact Information
Division
Arts and Humanities
Building 100
Phone: (707) 256-7500
Department Webpage
Division Webpage
Dean
Robert Harris
Dean, Language & Developmental Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Health Occupations
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: RHarris@napavalley.edu
Administrative Assistant
Yessenia Anguiano
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Yessenia.Anguiano@napavalley.edu
Program Coordinator
Christina Howell
Professor, Music
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Christina.Howell@napavalley.edu