MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino Valley College department of Music prides itself on world-renowned faculty, which prepare students for musical and transfer success. Classes and rehearsals are back to an in-person experience, and we are thrilled to make music together again!

Music Major Orientation

Music Major Orientation takes place once per semester at the beginning of the term, to connect with students who are officially music majors or those thinking about it. The next Music Major Orientation will take place in person and on campus Friday, August 19th, 2022 at 3pm in the MAC (North Hall room 164).

Music Major Orientation 8/19 at 3pm

Music Major Auditions

Auditions are typically held during the first 2-weeks of the new semester. If you are enrolled in an Ensemble or taking lessons, you must participate in the audition. You may perform any standard piece of repertoire of your choice. Audition appointment signups are posted on the office door of Professor Matie Scully, North Hall room 134. Time slots are within the following parameters:

Instrumental Auditions

Monday, August 15 6pm-9:30pm
Wednesday, August 17 11am-2pm
Monday, August 22 6pm-9:30pm
Wednesday, August 24 11am-2pm

Vocal Auditions

Tuesday, August 16 3:30pm-7pm
Thursday, August 18 3:30pm-7pm
Tuesday, August 23 3:30pm-7pm
Thursday, August 25 3:30pm-7pm

Please sign up for an audition appointment slot using the sheet posted on Professor Scully's office door (NH-134). If you've any questions about this process, or the above days/times don't work for you, please reach out to the Chair of Music, Professor Margaret Worsley: mworsley@valleycollege.edu

Do you like football and play a musical instrument? Join us for Pep Band! More info on the Band page.

Music Majors need these three classes every semester!

Not a music major? Take these classes!

Suggested Ensembles	Other Recommended Classes
MUS 180: Instrumentalists	MUS 121/122: Music History & Lit (Honors)
MUS 170: Jazz Improv & Theory	MUS 123/124: Electronic Music

Check out the Catalog for AA/AA-T in Music degree requirements!

The SBVC Music Department offers a comprehensive program of music study.

The faculty and students in the department of music share a deep and abiding love for their art and a common desire to achieve excellence in it. The curriculum provides basic preparation for careers in music or futher study and is designed to provide a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience.

It is the goal of the music department to help students develop their own musical and intellectual potential to the highest possible level.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major or minor in Music should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower-division requirements, as well as reach out to the Chair of the Department.

Concert Choir singing at Black History Month

In the spirit of transparency the most recent departmental Program Review Report, which is created every four years, may be downloaded here.