Calling All High School Juniors and Seniors Interested in Music
Come experience the Music Program at West Valley College!
- Sing with the choir
- Play with the band
- Sit in on an Applied Music masterclass
- Attend a seminar with a music professional
- Tour the campus and hang out with our students
Vocalists | Tuesday, November 5
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM in the Cilker School of Art & Design Building
Instrumentalists | Wednesday, November 6
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM in the Cilker School of Art & Design Building
Contact Information
Welcome to the Music Department
The West Valley College Music Department provides an exceptional education through coursework and opportunities for artistic pursuit at the highest level, embracing diversity, creativity, literacy, performance, technology, and engagement with the community. We strive to create consummate professionals by nurturing determination and discipline while supporting artistry and intellect. Our faculty create conservatory and commercial music experiences that foster lifelong learning, university transfer, and direct entry into the music industry workforce.
Choral Program
Commercial Music
- Music Teacher (Vocal, Instrumental, General Music)
- Community School
- Parks & Rec Program
- Public/Private K-12 School
- College or University
- Private Music Teacher
- Band, Orchestral, Choral Music Director
- K-12 school ensemble director
- College, Conservatory & University ensemble director
- Community ensemble director
- Church or Synagogue Music Director
- Cantor (Church, Synagogue)
- Church Organist
- Conductor (Vocal or Instrumental)
- Educational Settings (K-12, College, University)
- Church & Community Settings
- Community Choirs
- Music Director (Musical Theater)
- K-12 school musical theater director
- College, Conservatory & University musical theater director
- Community musical theater director
- Collaborative Pianist (Accompanist)
- Composer or Arranger
- Film, TV, Gaming, Commercial jingles
- Songwriter
- Lyricist
- Symphony Orchestra musician
- Ballet: orchestra musician, conductor
- Concertmaster (Orchestra)
- Section Leader (Orchestra)
- Section Member (Orchestra)
- Orchestra Manager
- Musical Theater Singer
- Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows
- National, Regional, Local
- Concerts and Recitals: performer, producer
- Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs)
- Band Member (Vocalist)
- Opera Singer
- Productions, Concerts and Recitals
- National, Regional, Local
- Music Librarian
- Music Therapist
- Sound Designer
- Sound Technician
- Recording Artist
- Studio Musician
- Music Publisher
- Music Copyist
- Music Licensing Consultant
- Music Producer
- Radio Music Director
- Music Store Manager
- Music Instrument Sales Representative
- Music Instrument Repair and Restoration Specialist
- Music Instrument Builder/Designer
- Piano Tuner/Technician