Comm College of Philadelphia - Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Artist-in-Residence Mikel Patrick Avery working with some students on guitar pedal and effects design in the studio today!

Starting up next week!

Due to this weekend’s impending snowstorm (& cancellation of the announced Mon Jan 26 rehearsal), The Roxborough Male Chorus (RMC) will hold its first rehearsal of 2026 on Monday evening, FEBRUARY 2 at 7:30 pm at Leverington Church [6301 Ridge Avenue at Hermitage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128]. Free parking is available in the church lot and on the street. Please use the entrance at the rear of the parking lot.

The RMC will begin preparing concert repertoire to celebrate the America 250 Birthday Concerts. The First Rehearsal will be an opportunity for prospective members to meet members, sit in on the rehearsal, and ask questions. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, & song!

If you have any questions, please contact President Larry Hastings [Email [email protected] or text 215-279-4867] or Vice-President Scott Santo [Email [email protected] or text 215 593-8787].

The Roxborough Male Chorus began in 1923. Its first director, W.C. Ames, and its first accompanist, William E. Tippet, created the singing group for men, who loved music and resided in and around the neighborhood.

“With glad and open hearts we meet you in our festival of song. Care and sorrow now be gone, Brothers in song, sing on! Brothers, sing on, sing on!”

Last year's artist in residence, Christopher Michael Stevens, with Prof. Paul Geissinger on WRTI, August 15th 2025.

Christopher Michael Stevens and Paul Geissinger on WRTI 8/15/2025 Christopher Michael Stevens and Paul Geissinger dropped by J. Michael Harrison's show The Bridge on WRTI, Friday, August 15th ahead of the release of Stevens' album "From Then Til Now".

Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter from the legendary The Roots crew came through our studio last week and visited with the Hip Hop Ensemble, ...who also performed for his One Book One Philadelphia event in the auditorium. What a great day!

Join us today for this special event!!
CCP Hip Hop Ensemble will be performing from 2:30-3pm followed by a one hour interview/Q&A from 3-4pm with Tariq Trotter aka Black Thought aka the GOAT discussing his book, The Upcycled Self! Hope to see you there.

Members of our Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Prof. Evan Graver, performing at the Alumni Event this evening.

Among upcoming concerts!

Really excited to announce that this Friday, April 11th, there will be a feature on our Piano Tech program on WHYY's "You Oughta Know" at 7:30pm! https://www.ccp.edu/college-catalog/degree-programs/proficiency-certificate/piano-technician-proficiency-certificate