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Stephanie Austin
Music Co-Chair
saustin@contracosta.edu

Jennifer Griest
Music Co-Chair
jgriest@contracosta.edu

Music at Contra Costa College

At Contra Costa College, our Music program is designed to support your growth as a performer, composer, or music scholar. You’ll gain hands-on experience, explore music theory, and build practical skills for creative or academic success.

Whether you’re pursuing a degree or just want to deepen your connection to music, you’ll study performance, composition, and critical listening—all while developing the ability to read, interpret, and analyze music from a wide range of styles and traditions.

Why Study Music

Studying music sharpens your creativity, discipline, and collaboration skills—tools that are valuable in any career. It helps you express yourself, connect with others, and understand diverse cultures through sound. Whether you’re performing, composing, or analyzing, music teaches you to think critically, listen deeply, and communicate in powerful, emotional ways.

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Associate Degrees

Music – AA

Music – AAT

Student Resources

At Contra Costa College, we provide essential resources to support your academic journey. Our Academic Counseling, Basic Needs Center, Career Services, and Transfer Services are designed to help you succeed in your studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for your career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions.

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