Upcoming Events
Featuring the West Valley College Symphonic Band
Saturday, December 2 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the WVC Theater
Featuring West Valley College Concert Choir, Lincoln High School Estetica, and One Stop Voices.
Friday, December 8 at 8:00 PM in the WVC Theater
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
West Valley College rests on the land of the Muwekma Ohlone peoples, the original inhabitants of what is now known as Santa Clara Valley, colloquially Silicon Valley. The Ohlone inhabited the area along the coast from San Francisco Bay through Monterey Bay to the lower Salinas Valley.
- 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