The Music Department at SJC strives to be a place where musicians of all interests, ages, and skill levels can come to participate and grow. We offer everything from African Drumming, Electronic Music, Orchestra, Band, Rock and Jazz to Lessons and community music courses. Music scholarship funding is available by completing a San Juan College Foundation Application. Check out the San Juan College Band, Orchestra, and Combos Facebook and San Juan College Music Department Facebook page for concert dates and information on instrumental ensembles.
Instrumental
Discover the vibrant world of music at San Juan College through our Instrumental Ensembles. Join fellow musicians to create captivating melodies across genres, fostering artistic growth and unforgettable performances.
Music Courses
The Music Department provides numerous opportunities for academic musical study. Courses include: Fundamentals of Music for Non-majors, Introduction to Music, Music Appreciation: Western Music, Music Appreciation: World Music, Music for the Elementary Classroom, Music Theory, and Sight Singing/Dictation.
| • MUSC-1130-101W: Music Appreciation: History of Western Music |
| • MUSC-1140 G-Music Appreciation: World Music 3 |
| • MUSC-1160 G-Music Theory I 3 |
| • MUSC-1165 G-Music Theory II 3 |
| • MUSC-1175 Audio Amplification I 3 |
| • MUSC-1210 G-Fundamentals of Music for non-majors 3 |
| • MUSC-1320 Applied Music I: Topic 1 |
| • MUSC-1330 Applied Music II 1 |
| • MUSC-1415 G-Introduction to Music 3 |
| • MUSC-2110 Chamber Ensemble: Topic 1-3 |
| • MUSC-2120 Major Ensemble: Topic 1-3 |
| • MUSC-2130 Jazz Ensemble 1 |
| • MUSC-2150 American Popular Music History |
| • MUSC-2345 Class Piano I 1 |
| • MUSC-2410 Music for the Elementary Classroom 3 |
| • MUSC-2995 Cooperative Education 1-4 |
| • MUSC-2996 Special Topics 1-4 |
Students may enroll for applied studio instruction for various instruments including: Voice, Percussion, Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar), Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone), Brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium).
Applied (Private) studio lessons and Class (Group) lessons are taught by dynamic faculty with expertise in traditional classical music as well as contemporary and commercial music.
| List of Lessons |
| • MUSC-1320 Applied Music I: Topic 1 |
| • MUSC-1320-1010: Cello lessons, Instructor: Hans Freuden |
| • MUSC-1320-1020: Violin Lessons, Instructor: Mira Salt |
| • MUSC-1320-1030: Clarinet or Saxophone Lessons, Instructor: Alex Olivas |
| • MUSC-1320-1040: Brass Lessons: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Instructor: Cody Jackson |
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• MUSC-1320-1050: Percussion Lessons, Instructor: Teun Fetz
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| • MUSC-1320-1060: Piano Lessons, Instructor: Megan Jack, and Kyle Price |
| • MUSC-1320-1070: Flute Lessons, Instructor: Tabatha Platero-John |
| • MUSC-1320-1080: Guitar Lessons and Songwriting, Instructor: Joseph Quackenbush |
| • MUSC-1320-1090: Vocal Lessons |
| • MUSC-2345 Class Piano I, Instructor: Megan Jack |
Join SJC Ensembles!
| List of Instrumental Ensembles |
| • MUSC 2120-1010/1020/1030: Symphonic Band |
| • MUSC 2120-1040/1050/1060: Orchestra |
| • MUSC 2130: Jazz Ensemble |
| • MUSC 2996-1010: African Drumming Ensemble |
These classes are also available for enrollment through the Community Learning Center, 505-566-3214.
To learn more about the music courses available for the current academic year, please visit the Academic Catalog
Join SJC Ensembles!
| List of Vocal Ensembles |
| • MUSC-2120 Major Ensemble: Topic 1-3 |
To learn more about the music courses available for the current academic year, please visit the Academic Catalog.
SJC Symphonic Band Concert
The esteemed San Juan College Symphonic Band will present a delightful and action-packed program.
Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy a night of jazzy sounds!
SJC Orchestra
Enjoy an evening of music at the San Juan College Orchestra performance.
