Music

Whether you have a personal or commercial interest in music, at Nashville State you will receive the solid foundation vital for success in the music industry and arts. Prepare for your bachelor’s degree now, with courses that are guaranteed to transfer to a 4-year university after graduation.

Associate of Fine Art

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Start your educational career at Nashville State and benefit from smaller class sizes and one-on-one attention. Select from courses in Music Theory, Music History, Music Appreciation, Voice, Guitar, Piano, and many more.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,452 total in tuition and fees.

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COURSE LIST

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After Nashville State

Guarantee a successful transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree at a Tennessee public university with the help of Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs). Complete all the courses listed on the Music A.F.A. degree TTP at Nashville State, and you will have completed the first two years of a 4-year bachelor's degree.

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Campus Availability: The majority of Music courses are only offered on our White Bridge campus, however some may be available online. Gen ed courses are available on all campuses and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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Nashville State Roots

Nashville State’s School of Arts & Humanities Music A.F.A. program and the Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education have partnered up to launch Nashville State Roots!

About the Program

Nashville State Roots is a community-centered music program that embraces tunes from the musical traditions of many cultures in the United States and beyond. Our goal is for musicians of all backgrounds to play in community together, nurturing talent, preserving musical traditions, and building connections across generations. By providing affordable instruction and scholarship support, we aim to ensure that music is accessible and thrives in every corner of our community.

Current Offerings

Ensemble: The Nashville State Roots ensemble is open to anyone who plays an instrument traditionally associated with folk music and is aged 12* and older (*for interested students under age 12, please contact music@nscc.edu to inquire about registering). You do not have to be a Nashville State student or employee to be a part of Nashville State Roots.

For more information and to register for Nashville State Roots, click below or visit this link.

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Upcoming Events

The Music Program at Nashville State presents a variety of events each semester ranging from concerts to workshops with guest artists and more. All events are free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the Nashville State Community College Foundation through the Music Impact Fund. If you would like to donate to support these events, you may do so at this link.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in the H-Building theater at Nashville State Community College.

Date and Time	Event Description	Additional Details
March 17 (Tues.), 12-1pm	Concert: Nashville Symphony Orchestra Quartet	None
March 26 (Thurs.), 5:30-8pm	Guest Artist Series: Billy Contreras (Fiddle Workshop)	Bring an instrument or sit back and enjoy the music!
April 2 (Thurs.), 5:30-8pm	Guest Artist Series: Frank Rische (Guitar Workshop)	Bring an instrument or sit back and enjoy the music!
April 16 (Thurs.), 5:30-8pm	Guest Artist Series: Hillary Klug (Fiddle Workshop)	Bring an instrument or sit back and enjoy the music!
April 21 (Tues.), 7-8:30pm	Concert: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas	RSVP here (not required)
April 23 (Thurs.), 7-8pm	Concert: NSCC Jazz Ensemble	Thank you for supporting student performances!
April 30 (Thurs.), 7-8pm	Concert: Nashville State Roots	Thank you for supporting student performances!
May 14 (Thurs.), 5:30-8pm	Guest Artist Series: Megan Lynch Chowning (Fiddle Workshop)	Bring an instrument or sit back and enjoy the music!