MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino Valley College department of Music prides itself on world-renowned faculty, which prepare students for musical and transfer success. In-person and on-campus rehearsals will take place this Fall 2021 for the first time in over a year. We are thrilled to see our students again!

Music Major Orientation

We met on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 3:00pm to discuss Music Major degree requirements, introduce Faculty, and answer frequently-asked questions from students. If you missed the meeting, here is a link to the recording of Music Major Orientation.

Music Major Auditions

Auditions are typically held 1-2 weeks before the start 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 recordings for Fall 2021 are to be submitted by Wednesday, August 25th.

Click here to submit your audition recording

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.