MUSIC
Applied Music Program (AMP)
Hello and welcome to the Pierce College Applied Music Program webpage!
The Applied Music Program (MUS 181, 182, 183 & 184) is a music program that provides individual lessons to students who successfully audition into the program. Once accepted, students receive instruction from professionals in their field who are part of the Pierce Applied Music faculty. Areas offered by the program include both classical and jazz voice, piano, guitar, all band and orchestral instruments and composition.
AMP Corequisites: Music 250 (Performance Workshop), Music 216 (Theory), Music 217 (Musicianship), and a performance ensemble approved by the AMP Director.
We encourage all students interested in majoring in music to audition for the Applied Music Program. For more information, please see below.
Applications and Auditions
The deadline to submit Applied Music Program (AMP) applications for the Spring 2026 semester is Wednesday, 12/10/2025, 11:59 pm.
Auditions for Spring 2026 will take place Wednesday, 12/17/2025.
To help ensure a smooth application/audition process follow these steps:
Read the Student Guidelines - this contains audition requirements and details about the Applied Music Program.
All vocalists are required to have an accompanist. Use the accompanist schedule link to schedule a rehearsal time with accompanist Michelle Do. Please email your scores to @email ahead of time.
- Complete the Pierce College online AMP audition application by Wednesday, 12/10/2025, 11:59 pm.
- Auditions for the Spring 2026 semester will be Wednesday, 12/17/2025.. Participants will be notified ahead of time and times will be assigned.
For questions, see the AMP FAQs page or email the AMP Director, Mrs. Charlotte Wilkins at @email. All questions are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to look at what the AMP has to offer. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Are you interested in the AMP but not ready to complete your application? Fill out this inquiry form or come to one of the AMP Workshops listed below!
F25 AMP Drop-In Hours
AMP drop-in hours are available for prospective students to attend in person or via Zoom, no appointment necessary. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the program or receive application assistance! AMP drop-in hours last one hour from the listed start time.
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Friday, September 26th @ 1:00PM - via Zoom
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Monday, October 20th @ 1:00PM - MUS 3414B or via Zoom
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Monday, November 17th @ 2:00PM - MUS 3414B or via Zoom
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Wednesday, November 19th @ 11:30AM - MUS 3414B or via Zoom
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Wednesday, December 10th @ 3:00PM - via Zoom
