We Make Music at NHCC!
Did you participate in high school choir, band, orchestra, pep or jazz band? All experience levels are welcome, and NHCC’s ensembles are here to keep the music in your life:
- Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
- Jazz Band
- Concert Band
- Orchestra
- Rock/Small Ensembles
- Lessons for guitar, piano, singing, and other instruments
We have strong community ties: new students, recent grads, and retirees are well-represented. No matter what your major is, ensembles are a great way to make new friends, experience fun rehearsals and performances, and get involved on campus!
Spring Concert Dates 2025
- February 8: 9th Annual JazzFest
- March 19: 3rd Annual Joint Concert Band Concert with SCSU
- May 2: Choral & Vocal Concert
- May 5: Orchestra Concert
- May 6: Jazz Ensemble Concert
- May 7: Concert Band Concert
Music AFA
The Associate of Fine Arts in Music is designed to provide a broad background in music for students planning transfer to another college or university to complete a bachelors degree in music performance, music education, or music business. The degree includes rigorous academic studies along with group performance experiences, individual lessons and solo performance opportunities.
From Classroom to Concert
NHCC students can explore and develop their musicality through an array of classroom and performance opportunities.
Work With Great Instructors
Our instructors earned degrees from top schools like Eastman, University of North Texas, CCM, and the San Francisco Conservatory, and perform internationally. Our students earn AFA degrees and transfer to 4-year programs like U of MN Duluth, Mankato, Concordia, University of Oregon, and University of Northern Iowa.
Meet the Music Instructors
Students at North Hennepin are fortunate to be able to learn from highly educated and experienced music instructors from a variety performing backgrounds.