"The Music and Sonic Arts (MSA) program is an industry-shaping program focused on music recording, production, audio programming, interactivity, and composition using contemporary tools including Ableton or Max MSP software. Offered at the Portland Community College (PCC) Cascade campus in North Portland, the program includes pathways for two-year associate's degrees in music, or one-year certificates that can be useful in music and other tech jobs."
"But with at least $11.2 million in reductions during the 2025-2027 budget biennium-and the likelihood of nearly $21 million in further cuts in 2027-2029-PCC administrators are restructuring the curriculum in a way some say could be detrimental. Now, students, faculty, political figures, and community members are coming together to try and save the program, saying PCC leadership's decision is flawed as they refused to consider new information that could save it."
Portland Community College is facing major budget reductions for 2025–2027 and potential further cuts in 2027–2029 that are driving administrative restructuring. The Music and Sonic Arts (MSA) program trains students in music recording, production, audio programming, interactivity, and composition using tools like Ableton and Max MSP. The program offers two-year associate degrees and one-year certificates that lead to careers in music and technology. Students, faculty, political figures, and community members are organizing pickets, rallies, and board testimony to oppose proposed changes. Demonstrations have included live performances and planned gatherings before board meetings at PCC campuses.
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