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Applied Program
The Applied Music Program provides students the opportunity to study privately with Fullerton College music faculty in their particular applied music discipline. Students receive one-on-one instruction and are expected to perform in a recital situation each semester.
Choral Studies
Under the direction of Professor Nicola Bertoni, the Fullerton College Choral Studies Program has garnered a national reputation for excellence in performance and the training of future music educators throughout the state.
General Education
For both the non-major and the major alike, the Music general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of music-making and music-study.
Guitar Studies
The Guitar Studies program at Fullerton College offers opportunities for everyone from the beginner who wants to learn the basics to the more advanced player who wants to further their skills and knowledge.
Instrumental Music
The Instrumental Music Program offers a wide variety of ensembles in various styles for student performance. Students in these ensembles benefit from the direction of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty while also developing critical performance skills required at four-year institutions.
Jazz Studies
The Jazz Studies at Fullerton College is coordinated by Professor Bruce Babad (Instrumental) and Professor Jamie Shew (Vocal).We offer many courses and ensembles for instrumentalists and vocalists within the program to study and perform songs from the vast, rich tradition and evolution of jazz music.
Music Technology
Fullerton College is on the forefront of teaching the latest tools of the trade and offer classes in Electronic Music Production, Film Scoring, Recording using Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live. Third party certifications are available for Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.
Piano Studies
The Piano Studies program, led by Dr. Monica Lee and Jeremy Siskind, provides opportunities for students of all levels to further their knowledge, technique, and love of music.
Theory and Composition
Music theory courses train the music student into becoming a literate musician. One learns to apply music symbols, and conventions, to the writing, hearing and singing of music.
Vocal Music
Offering coursework in Vocal Studies.Performance Ensembles
Applied Voice
Students of the Solo Voice program perform pieces learned throughout each semester at an annual recital.
Brass Ensemble
The Brass Choir has grown from a quintet to over 20 musicians in the past several years. Consisting of trumpet, french horn, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion players, this active and enthusiastic group of...
Chamber Singers
The Fullerton College Chamber Singers has been ranked among the finest choirs in California. Students in Chamber Singers maintain an intensive rehearsal and performance schedule, perform for local, regional, and national conferences, competitions,...
Collegiate 'Mens' Chorale
The Fullerton College Men's Chorale has a tradition of camaraderie. The Men's Chorale performs both on and off campus and provides students an opportunity to perform a broad range of music from a variety of genres.
Concert Band
Professor Emeritus Larry Lowder formed the Fullerton College Community Band in 1974. The mission of the band is to provide amateur musicians an opportunity to perform for, and educate the public of the North Orange County Community College District....
Concert Choir
The Fullerton College Concert Choir is a large auditioned ensemble with both a regional and national reputation. The choir usually consists of about 85 members. They perform classical repertoire that spans across all musical styles and time periods....
Faculty Jazz Cadre
Faculty comprised ensemble from our instrumental and vocal jazz studies program. Group regularly performs at the annual Jazz Festival in the Spring.
Fullerton College Symphony
The Fullerton College Symphony is a full orchestral ensemble comprised of Strings, Winds, Brass, and Percussion. The orchestra is comprised of undergraduate music majors and non-music majors who perform at a high level.
Jazz Band
This award winning ensemble performs jazz fusion music as well as standard big band swing jazz throughout the semester.
Jazz Combos
Small group jazz gives each player more room for individual expression through improvisation - a key component in jazz music. These ensembles barrow from every style of jazz from dixieland to the present.
Jazz Lab Band
The lab band is out beginning Jazz Band performance ensemble. It encompasses big band literature to teach the jazz musician the fundamentals of style, interpretation and ensemble playing.
Opera Workshop
Fullerton College Opera presents two productions annually: one in the winter and one in the summer. The repertoire includes extended scenes or complete works from the operatic repertoire, performed in original languages, with piano accompaniment. ...
Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble is a chamber music group performing new works for percussion. The ensemble provides a chance for students to apply the technical skills they learn in lessons/classes to explore art and decision making with fellow...
Piano Ensemble
Ensemble performs pieces from the 18th century to the present.
Symphonic Winds
The Symphonic Winds ensemble is the major performing group for wind, brass and percussion music majors at Fullerton College. This ensemble performs standard band literature as well as commissioning new works from both students and established...
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
J-Train is the premiere vocal jazz performance, touring, and recording ensemble at Fullerton College. The group performs nationally at jazz festivals, conferences, and many other private and public concerts and has released three albums since...
Vocal Jazz Lab Singers
Synergy Vocal Jazz performs challenging repertoire at a variety of concerts on campus as well as festivals throughout Southern California. Students in Synergy enjoy learning about and digging into the jazz tradition in a spirited approach to...
Women's Chorale
The Fullerton College Women’s Chorale performs classical repertoire from all musical styles and genres. Women’s Chorale performs twice in the fall semester, and once in the spring semester. In addition to the repertoire performed, singers in...