Music Program

Explore the Music Program

The mission of the Music Department is professional music instruction to students and members of our communities in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

We offer Music Classes, Private Lessons and Performance Groups

Benefit from Music Classes

Audio Production

Computer Music Application

Guitar Class

History of Jazz

Introduction to Music Theory

Music Appreciation

Music Business

Music History I & II

Music Theory I, II & Lab

Music Internship

Piano Class

Private Composition I and II

Songwriting

Survey of World Music

Voice Class / Performance Craft

Course Descriptions

Expand Knowledge with Private Lessons

Guitar: classical, acoustic, electric, bass

Piano: classical and popular techniques

Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass

Voice: classical or popular

Winds and Percussion: woodwinds, drums, trumpet

Grow with Outstanding Performance Groups Open to all students, staff, faculty and community members

ACC Chorus

ACC Orchestra

ACC Jazz Ensemble

ACC Musical/Opera Scenes

ACC Pop/Rock Group Ensemble

ACC Vocal Ensemble

Music Program Benefits

Unique course offerings

Expert Instructors dedicated to your success

Peer support

Excellent learning environment

Several Guaranteed Transfer courses

Waring Theater

We're in Your Neighborhood! Wherever you live in the South Metro area, you can Do More at a close-to-home ACC campus. Littleton Campus (map) Our Littleton campus encompasses 51 acres and is conveniently located in Littleton adjacent to the downtown area. Main Building The Main Building houses many of ACC’s classrooms, the library, advising, admissions, financial aid, student affairs, computer labs, cafeteria, Waring Theatre, the Annex and much more.

Music Instructors Dr. Hidemi Matsushita, Director 303.797.5867 or hidemi.matsushita@arapahoe.edu

Guitar:

Michael Enberg

Charles Haarhues

Tyson Ailshie

Ryan Fiegl

Piano

Regina Kushnir

Karay Yeung

Melody Chang

Robert Gale

Strings

René Knetsch

Tessa Hildebrand

Tyson Ailshie

Voice

Mayumi Yotsumoto

Katrina Twitty

Susan Levasseur

Winds and Percussion

Robert Gale

Malcolm Jacobs

Steven Lehn

Performance Group Ensemble Directors

ACC Chorus: Ronald Kientz

ACC String Orchestra: René Knetsch

ACC Vocal Ensemble: Mayumi Yotsumoto

ACC Jazz Ensemble: Cecil Lewis

ACC Musical/Opera Scenes: Mayumi Yotsumoto

ACC Pop/Rock Ensemble: Michael Engberg

How do I get started?

Go to www.arapahoe.edu and apply now!

Get started with the Registration Checklist. Learn more at the Music webpage.

Thank you for your interest in the Music Program

For more information and a tour of our facility call or email: Dr. Hidemi Matsushita, 303.797.5867 hidemi.matsushita@arapahoe.edu