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?
Update for Fall 2022: The HFC Music Department will continue live classes and rehearsals. Coronavirus safety protocols will be in place as necessary.
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.
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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Mar 18
HFC music ensembles help Dearborn Rotary celebrate its 100th anniversary
HFC Big Band will begin the fesitivities at the Rotary Club of Dearborn's March 18 centennial celebration. The Dennis Edwards' Temptations Review and Thornetta Davis will also perform.
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Feb 7
HFC celebrates Black History Month through public events
Join us for free, public events to learn about, share, and celebrate Black History Month.
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Feb 21
28th Annual President’s Collage Concert
The President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups.
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Two performances in one: “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly”
HFC's two upcoming plays, “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly,” will be presented in single, 90-minute sessions Jan. 21-22 and 28-29. They are “a calming, positive love letter to all of us dealing with difficult times.”
Testimonials and Endorsements
Faculty
Name | Credentials | Phone | |
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Jeremy Palmer Manager of Recording Arts |
A.A., Henry Ford College; B.M., Eastern Michigan University* | jspalmer1@hfcc.edu | |
Kevin Dewey FT Faculty - Music |
B.M., Wayne State University*; M.M., Wayne State University* | kdewey@hfcc.edu | 313-845-6474 |
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 |