Music and Theater Pathway

The Music and Theater Pathway is a good option for students who strive to be creative, hardworking, collaborative, and motivated, and have a passion for music or theater. Academic programs in this pathway can lead to careers in music education, therapy, production, or composition as well as performance and conducting among others. Careers in theater include acting, theater management, scenographer, education, directing, and a host of others.  All students are invited to participate in music and theater courses at GRCC.

Pathway Program

The Pathway Programs are designed to help students who are deciding on their academic and career goals to identify an area of interest.

• Pathway Degree with Music and Theater Concentration, A.A.  

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designed to prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. 

Music

• Associate of Music, A.M.   
• Music and Entertainment Business, A.A. (3 + 1, Ferris State University)  
• Music, A.M. (Western Michigan University)  

Theater

• Pre-Theater, A.A. (General Transfer)  

Career Programs

Career programs are designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a specific career field. 

Music

• Digital Audio Specialist Certificate  
• Recording Technology, A.M.  

Need Help Deciding on a Career?

To assist you in navigating your options, here are a few resources:

The Center for Career and Professional Readiness – Visit this area for assistance with resume building and professional development resources designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Career and Program Explorer   – This interative tool allows you to browse various industries, view real-time market data and see which academic programs align with your specific career interestes.

FOCUS 2 is an online tool that will help you to identify careers based on your personal strengths and interests, as well as additional online career exploration resources.