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Overview
Olney Central College offers a Music Transfer Pathway designed for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in music. Whether students are interested in Music Education, Performance, Music Therapy, Composition, Music Industry Studies, or other music-related fields, OCC provides a strong academic and performance foundation for successful transfer to a four-year institution.
Students develop musicianship through coursework in music theory, piano, aural skills, private lessons, and ensemble participation. These courses, combined with general education requirements, prepare students for continued study at colleges and universities across the country.
Performance Opportunities
Olney Central College provides performance opportunities for both students and community members through its instrumental and vocal programs.
The OCC Concert Band serves as a community ensemble that rehearses on Thursday evenings through the Community Education program. Participation is open to high school students, college students, and adult musicians from throughout the region. The ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary concert band literature while fostering lifelong musical engagement and community involvement.
Additional performance opportunities may be offered throughout the year, including special ensembles and athletic event performances as interest and enrollment permits.
The OCC Community Choir meets on Tuesday evenings and is open to high school students, college students, and adult singers. The choir welcomes individuals of varying musical backgrounds and provides opportunities to perform a diverse range of choral repertoire while connecting with fellow musicians from across the community.