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?
Whether you’re seeking a career in music education, technology, studio or live music performance, or simply looking for a community to foster your creative growth, the Music department at HFC is home to a rich and diverse atmosphere that welcomes musicians of any kind.
Our curriculum will train both your ear and mind, and will give you the foundation you need to succeed in a variety of music fields.
Music Education
With courses designed to transfer to a four-year university, HFC Music is an excellent place to start your path toward teaching K-12 band or choir.
Music Technology
Our one-year Recording Arts Certificate can get you Avid Pro Tools User Certified and ready to work fast. Many students combine this with a two-year music degree so they will be prepared to sit on either side of the recording booth. We also offer foundational training on live sound engineering, music notation software, and other music-related technologies.
Music Performance
With several bands and vocal ensembles, as well as private vocal or instrumental lessons, student recitals, and recording projects, HFC Music has no shortage of performance opportunities throughout the year.
General Musicianship
Our community is great place to connect with other creative minds and our courses offer practical and immediately applicable skills. A graduate of Henry Ford College Music will be challenged to perform with confidence, practice with discipline, think critically, research accurately, collaborate effectively, and aim for constant improvement.
Music at HFC program flyer (PDF) Ensembles information HFC Music YouTube channel
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.
Studio 2 Stage
Studio 2 Stage is an exciting new collaboration between HFC Music and HFC Recording Arts. First introduced in the Winter 2022 semester, Recording Arts students and Performing Ensemble members work together to produce a professional recording (CD and digital release) while preparing for live on-stage concerts.
Musical selections are recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered in the HFC Recording Studio by HFC staff and Recording Arts students. Members of vocal and instrumental ensembles gain studio recording experience and are able to fine-tune their performances by listening to preliminary recordings during the rehearsal process.
Scholarship opportunities for music students
Recent News
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HFC Chorus and Blue Fusion will perform Dec. 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church
The HFC Chorus and Blue Fusion will combine their talents in a free public concert Dec. 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
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First HFC-24 “way beyond expectations”
More than 40 students from Theatre, Telecommunication, Graphic Design, Studio Arts, and Music worked together on HFC-24, which concluded "way beyond expectations."
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“Leo’s Big Day Out” makes its national onstage debut at HFC
"Leo's Big Day Out" is family-friendly fun for audiences of all ages, especially children. This theatre-musical collaboration makes its national onstage debut at HFC Nov. 18-19.
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HFC welcomes four new music faculty members
The next great era in HFC music education begins with the addition of four new music faculty members who have great ideas for the future of HFC's Music department.
Testimonials and Endorsements
Faculty
Name | Credentials | Phone | |
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Anthony Lai Lead Faculty, Director of Bands |
A.A., Henry Ford College; B.M., Wayne State University - Undergrad. Admissions; M.M., Wayne State University - Undergrad. Admissions | ajlai@hfcc.edu | 313-845-6474 |
John Hartwick Director of Applied Music |
B.M., Wayne State University* | jhartwick@hfcc.edu | |
Amy Saari Director of Henry Ford Chorus |
M.M., Bowling Green St Univ Bowling Gr* | asaari@hfcc.edu | |
Jiana Hunter Director of Blue Fusion |
M.M., Western Michigan University* | jnhunter@hfcc.edu |