Faculty

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Bruce Babad

Director of Jazz Studies

- General Education
- Jazz Studies

Nicola Dedmon

- Choral Studies
- General Education
- Theory and Composition

Mathew Galasso

- General Education
- Piano Studies
- Theory and Composition

Jerry Garvin

- General Education
- Theory and Composition

Joseph Jewell

- Applied Program
- General Education
- Jazz Studies
- Theory and Composition

Monica Lee

Director of the Piano Studies

- Piano Studies

David Lopez

- Applied Program
- General Education
- Instrumental Music
- Theory and Composition

Cristina Lord

- Music Technology
- Theory and Composition

Bruce Miller

Director of Music Theory and Composition

Steven Newbold

- General Education
- Theory and Composition

Michael Scott

Department Chair

- Applied Program
- General Education
- Guitar Studies
- Instrumental Music
- Jazz Studies

Jamie Shew

Berklee College of Music Advisor

- Choral Studies
- General Education

Jeremy Siskind

- Applied Program
- Jazz Studies
- Piano Studies

Chad Willis

- Instrumental Music
- Jazz Studies
- Music Technology

The Music Program......

Offering one of the most diversified music curriculum and ambitious concert schedules of all...

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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.

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The Music Program......

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