MESA, Arizona -- April 17, 2024 -- Mesa Community College invites the community to the DJ program’s performances at the Mesa Music Festival 5:50-6:20 p.m., April 19, at the Mesa Mural stage and 7:30-8 p.m., April 20 at the Mesa Mural stage. Free and open to the public, the event features more than 200 performances by emerging artists.
"The Mesa Music Festival represents a pivotal moment for our students to demonstrate their skills and passion for music entertainment," said James Gaspar, DJ team coordinator at Mesa Community College. "Through this immersive experience, our students gain valuable real-world training that prepares them for successful careers in the industry."
Multiple students will take the stage in group performances featuring a diverse array of DJs and live vocalists, including original works of art. “These performances not only highlight the creativity and technical expertise of our students, but also serve as a testament to the program's dedication to nurturing emerging talent,” said Gaspar.
As the first and only accredited program of its kind, MCC's DJ Performance Techniques program provides students with the opportunity to earn degrees or certificates in DJ performance. The program's innovative curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of music entertainment.
Learn more about the degrees and certificates offered by MCC's DJ program at mesacc.edu/programs/music-industry-studies.
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Media contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7892
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, service-learning and innovative approaches to education. On average MCC students provide 23,000 hours of community service annually. For more than 50 years, the college has served as a resource for education, workforce development and lifelong learning. Host to more than 25,400 students annually, MCC offers degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations through a combination of modalities. MCC is transforming how it champions student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution with nearly 50% of its students being the first in their families to attend college. MCC has the largest indigenous student population of all the Maricopa Community Colleges; its American Indian Institute serves students from the 22 federally recognized Arizona tribes as well as out-of-state tribes. The diverse student body includes hundreds of international students from around the world. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success, providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to attain their goals. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, on the traditional territories of the O'odham, Piipaash and Yavapai Peoples, MCC is one of 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. Visit mesacc.edu to learn more.
MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.
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