NMC's Music program offers the first two years of music-major coursework leading to an Associate in Science and Arts degree transferable to most four-year institutions. Core coursework includes Music Theory, Sight Singing and Ear Training, Group Piano, Applied Instruction (private lessons), and participation in NMC Music Ensembles. Career paths include music education, performance, conducting, composing, music business, recording industry, and more. Non-music-major students may also enroll in Applied Instruction and join ensembles such as Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble.