Introduction - Music
Music Study at San Jacinto College - A clear choice for persons focused on a career in music, music education, or sound recording, there is no better place to sharpen that vision than at San Jacinto College. Here, students develop and refine their skills in small classes taught by creative and accomplished instructors. We offer quality training in musical study within the Associate of Arts degree and one of the state's most successful and complete transfer programs. Our music program is backed by the same dedication to excellence that has made San Jacinto College a recognized educational leader.
Small classes, outstanding instructors and low cost are all good reasons to prepare for tomorrow's creative careers through the San Jacinto College music program. San Jacinto College's dedication to the total educational experience assures that our students take center stage. Along with outstanding instruction, a number of amenities await you: flexible class scheduling, recreational facilities (link to VRs) , numerous student organizations, personalized academic counseling , financial aid and Web and telephone registration .
The Department of Music at San Jacinto College is one of the most dynamic and extensive music programs within the state. It regularly produces graduates who are sought by universities, for both their performance and technical skills. Students learn from skilled instructors who are active professionally as performers in the Houston area. Students and faculty perform regularly in recitals, and concerts, and guest artists present workshops on campus frequently.
Performing ensembles include: the concert choir, and show choir, with a number of instrumental groups; including, a symphony orchestra, concert band, three jazz ensembles, with woodwind, brass, and percussion ensembles. The internationally renowned Monday Jazz Ensemble has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and at New York's Carnegie Hall. Academic credit is awarded for all performance ensembles. The Departments of Music maintains an annual series of outstanding performances, clinics, seminars, and master classes, and festivals throughout the year.
Ensembles:
Central
Wind Symphony
Choir
Commercial Music Ensemble
Jazz combo
Jazz Band
Chamber Singers
Brass Choir
Woodwind Choirs
Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band
Guitar ensemble
North
SJCN Concert Band
Chamber Ensembles
-Flute Choir
-Clarinet Choir
-Brass Choir
SJCN Jazz Ensemble
SJCN Jazz Band
Monday Night Jazz Band
SJCN Steel Drum Band
SJCN Concert Choir
Small Voal Ensemble
SJCN Percussion Ensemble
SJCN Center Stage (Show Choir)
Orchestra
South
SJCS Concert Band
Chamber Ensembles
-Flute Choir
-Clarinet Choir
-Brass Choir
SJCS Jazz Ensemble
SJCS Jazz Band
Monday Night Jazz Band
SJCS Steel Drum Band
SJCS Concert Choir
SJCS Percussion Ensemble
SJCS Center Stage (Show Choir) –Center Stage is the Central Campus Name
Orchestra
Private Music Lessons are offered in piano, organ, voice, percussion, guitar, clarinet, and all orchestral and wind instruments. In addition, class piano, class voice, and class guitar are offered. Private lessons are available to both music majors and general students.
The Associate of Arts in Music degree is designed to prepare students to pursue a Bachelor's degree in performance, music education, music theory, or music history. Many students continue their musical study with scholarships to the finest music schools. The Central Campus Music Department also has degree and certificate programs in Sound Recording.
Scholarships are available to Music majors and ensemble participants based upon auditions. In addition, there are federal loans and grants as well as academic scholarships awarded through the college and work-study opportunities.
The Music Faculty at San Jacinto College represents a rich and varied background of education, experience, and interests. Our instructors are professionals who remain active as performers, conductors, clinicians, adjudicators, and teachers on the local, state, national, and international arena.
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San Jacinto College's dedication to the total educational experience assures that our students always take center stage. Along with outstanding instruction, a number of amenities await you: flexible class scheduling, recreational facilities, numerous student organizations, personalized academic counseling, financial aid and Web registration.
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