I have been taking classes in the COM Music depart...

I have been taking classes in the COM Music department for a number of years now. I can't begin to tell you how much this experience has enriched my life. There seems to be two broadly general categories of students in the Music department: younger folks who are getting their two-year requirements in order to get on to a four-year school, and older folks who are coming back to, or exploring music at a later chapter in life. I am in the second category by many years. My cohorts come from as diverse a background and experience as you could ask for. But the cool thing is that we're all reaching in the same general direction. We study together, perform together, and figure it out together. The faculty and staff are all uniquely and collectively dedicated in supporting and guiding us along the way. These fine teachers - and gifted musicians in their own right - are there to show us what is possible, what to aspire to, and how realize our goals as students of music. They have been there throughout to support the goals of scholastic achievement and creative expression. I have sung in the choir, performed art songs, played the piano, and put my head through five semesters of music theory. I am proud to be a small part of this wonderful community. The COM Music department is a bright and often hidden gem of a community resource. If you want to explore your curiosity and passion for music, this is a great place to be.