Welcome to the Department of Performing Arts Music Program at the Community College
of Rhode Island. We are glad that you are taking a moment to visit us. You may also
wish to visit Community College of Rhode Island Music on Facebook. If you are seeking to major in music, CCRI offers quality instruction and transferable
credits toward the first two years of a music, music education, or jazz studies major.
The Community College of Rhode Island is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
We endeavor to provide engaging, high quality musical and educational experiences
to our students and the surrounding community. We accomplish this through a wide range
of activities including performing, teaching and scholarship, and service to the community.
Our resources include experienced and accomplished faculty, dedicated library materials
and an atmosphere which seeks to collaborate with other disciplines.
Furthermore, our mission is enhanced by the contributions of many visiting artists
and programs who have established themselves throughout New England and the nation.
The Department provides CCRI and the surrounding community with the only comprehensive
resource of its type for excellent artistic and academic achievement.
Thank you again for visiting, and please do so regularly for updates on events and
our program.
Alumni Stories
Daniel Caramante
Daniel Caramante graduated from CCRI in 2017 with an A.F.A. with High Honors. He continued on to URI, graduating cum laude with...
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
