MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino Valley College department of Music prides itself on world-renowned faculty, which prepare students for musical and transfer success. The District has moved our courses online for the first 6-weeks of the Spring 2022 semester, with in-person and on-campus rehearsals taking place soon. Please be in touch with your instructor(s) about your class.

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. We will be virtually meeting on Friday, January 21st at 3pm in North Hall, Room 164 (the MAC) at the Zoom link below:

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98160473966

Music Major Orientation

Music Major Auditions

Auditions are typically held the first week of the new semester. If you are enrolled in an Ensemble or taking lessons, you must participate in the audition, which during the pandemic involves submission of an audition recording. You may perform any standard piece of repertoire of your choice. Please keep recordings under 5 minutes long. Audition appointments have been canceled due to the district's decision of the first 6-weeks of Spring semester as virtual. Please see audition form below to submit your recording by Wednesday, January 26, 2022:

https://forms.gle/TghrnudrUWYjAftM6

If you've any questions about this process, please reach out to the Chair of Music, Professor Margaret Worsley: mworsley@valleycollege.edu

Music Majors need these three classes every semester!

Fall 2021 semester in-person Music classes

Fall 2021 Band Flyer

Suggested Ensembles	Other Recommended Classes
MUS 150: Mixed Chorus	MUS 122: Music History & Lit (Honors)
MUS 170: Jazz Improv & Theory	MUS 123/124: Electronic Music
MUS 180: Instrumentalists	MUS 210: Conducting

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

Not a Music Major? You've got options!

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.