Music has always been a part of the DMACC curriculum. Our Music Classes are articulated to be accepted by four year institutions, some colleges accept them as humanities core classes, others as music credits.  Muscially interested students can start at DMACC and take the basics and transfer to an institution that offers a music degree.

The Music Program is housed on the Ankeny Campus.  The program began with a few classes and a Concert Choir as credit classes. The Music program grew substantially in the 1980s under the direction of Dr. Virginia Bennett with the addition of new choral groups.  Chamber Choir became a curriculum offering.

Jim Loos took over as program chair in 1997.  Since then the music program has continued to grow.  Music joined the online teaching world in Spring of 2001 with Music Appreciation.  The choral program has been expanded to include volunteer ensembles, including Ambassadors, madrigal and show choir when student interest warrants, and DMACC appella.