Pamela Xhunaxhii Ortiz Suarez is making the most of her time at Austin Community College District (ACC), and she’s doing it with heart, talent, and purpose. The 19-year-old Music Instrumentation major is working toward her … Continue reading
Jalen Easley finds his voice and his next step at ACC
For Jalen Easley, Austin Community College District (ACC) is more than just a starting point—it’s a launchpad. Now 25, the Vocal Performance major first enrolled in 2019 with a clear plan. “I applied because I … Continue reading
From Classroom to App Store: ACC Alumni & Students Bring Music Education to Life with Chime Candy
What started as a class project has become a full and interactive music learning experience—now available on the iOS App Store. Chime Candy, an app that gamifies music education for children, is the brainchild of … Continue reading
ACC Music Graduate Accepted to World-Renowned Cleveland Institute of Music
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a standout achievement by graduating vocal performance student Kayleigh Hungerford, who has been accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) — one of the most prestigious music conservatories … Continue reading
ACC hosts 10th annual Peace and Conflict Spring Symposium
You are cordially invited to join Austin Community College District (ACC) for the 10th Annual Spring Symposium! This year’s program — “What’s Peace Got to Do With It?: Transforming Conflicts in Your Relationships, Career, and … Continue reading
Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop with ACC Audio Technology & Industry
Hip hop was born in New York City at a back-to-school party on August 11, 1973, according to the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop organization. To celebrate and showcase hip hop culture, ACC hosts a 50 … Continue reading
Vote now! ACC’s MBPT space nominated for Best Recording Studio in Austin
Cast your ballot now! Austin Community College District (ACC) is a finalist for the 2022/2023 Austin Music Poll by The Austin Chronicle. For the first time, ACC’s Music Business, Performance & Technology (MBPT) studios at … Continue reading
Getting workforce ready with Flex Factory
Starting October 7, ACC’s Music Business Performance Technology (MBPT) will host a weekly open mic event for Arts & Digital Media (ADM) students to flex their creative muscles. The Flex Factory serves as a “performance … Continue reading
Inside Highland Phase 2: Music and MBPT
ACC Highland Campus’ newest phase is nearing completion, and many departments have started the move-in process. The credit classes expected to start in spring 2021 — and are therefore among the first to make the … Continue reading
What your colleagues are doing: Music Professor Virginia Volpe
ACC Music Professor Virginia Volpe created a virtual performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” with the ACC Choir. Students were responsible for mixing individual recordings to make one master track. Listen to it here.