Music
Do you like to sing or play a musical instrument? Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano, guitar, drums, or another instrument? Are you looking for a music program that provides a supportive atmosphere and exciting, rewarding opportunities to compose, perform, and record music?
Interested in this program?
Why should I choose this program?
The HFC Music Department is returning to live classes and rehearsals for Fall 2021!
Coronavirus safety protocols will be in place; details are being determined and will be posted here soon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, all music courses were online, but our performance ensembles remained active in the virtual world (see our HFC Music YouTube channel).
HFC is home to an active and exciting music program, in which music majors and non-majors and members of the community of all ages and backgrounds may:
- Perform in one or more of our award-winning bands and choruses (open to credit and non-credit students);
- Earn the Associate in Arts in Music degree;
- Pursue the Recording Arts Certificate (RAC); and/or
- Take any of our classes just for fun!
Our music instructors and conductors work closely with you, the student, to build the foundation you need to achieve your artistic goals; from an introduction to music theory to specific techniques in ear training, performance development, and state of the art music technologies. Performance ensembles, including chorus, symphonic band, jazz band, and vocal jazz ensemble are open to all by audition. They will perform at many concerts and special events throughout the year.
What skills will I learn and improve?

- Perform and rehearse music
- Auditioning
- Practice habits to improve technique
- Booking and promotion
What are my career opportunities?

Median Salary: $30.39 per hour
A degree in music can bring many different opportunities, including:
- Musician
- Singer
- Recording Artist
- Music Director
- Composer
- Freelance musician
- Private music instructor
Program features and benefits

Music Ensembles
Participate in a variety of music ensembles and performances.
Annual Collage Concert
All bands and choirs on stage together!
Performances, Special Events and Travel
If you are in band or choir, you'll perform at end-of-semester concerts and the annual President’s Collage Concert. There are also opportunities to perform at campus and community special events. HFC music groups have also traveled numerous times within North America and Europe.
Scholarship opportunities for music students
Testimonials and Endorsements
Faculty
Name | Credentials | Phone | |
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Kevin Dewey FT Faculty - Music |
B.M., Wayne State University*; M.M., Wayne State University* | kdewey@hfcc.edu | 313-845-6474 |
Jeremy Palmer | |||
Gina D'Alessio Music - Teaching - AFO |
B.M., Wayne State University; M.M., Wayne State University | gmdalessio@hfcc.edu | |
John Hartwick Music - Teaching - AFO |
B.M., Wayne State University* | jhartwick@hfcc.edu |