Music

As of September 22, 2020: 

VCCCD Announces Spring Semester Will Be Remote: Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges will continue offering mostly remote instruction and student support services.

 

Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree (AA-T) | Time to Complete: 2 years | Download Program of Study

The Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Music) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a Bachelor's degree in General Music or equivalent major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T in Music are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements, as this AA-T in Music may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system.

Students declared as a Music Major intending to complete the AA-T in Music must apply and audition for the Applied Music course (MUS M30).  Applied Music is individual instruction on your voice or instrument of proficiency and must be taken four consecutive semesters in order to complete the degree.  If you have any questions about Applied Music, please contact Professor Brent Wilson (bwilson1@vcccd.edu).

The Music Department at Ventura College boasts a highly regarded faculty of teacher-artists, scholars, and practitioners that embody the college's "students first" philosophy.  Whether you are taking a Music Appreciation course or participating in our rigorous Applied Music studies, you will learn among excellent faculty.

 

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Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Tim Harrison	Dean of Performing Arts	tharrison@vcccd.edu
Robert Lawson	Department Chair of Instrumental Studies	rlawson@vcccd.edu (on leave Spring '21)
Brent Wilson	Department Chair of Vocal & Choral Studies, Theatre, and Dance	bwilson1@vcccd.edu

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Adjunct Musicology, Technology, Composition & Conducting Faculty

Fundi Legohn	Jazz Studies / Brass	fundi_legohn@vcccd.edu
Cesar Mateus	Jazz Studies / Guitar	cmateus@vcccd.edu
Barry Newton	Ethnomusicology / Bass	bnewton@vcccd.edu
Ollie Powers	Composition / Music Technology	opowers@vcccd.edu
Andrew Tholl	Composition / Violin	atholl@vcccd.edu
Ashley Walters	Orchestra Conducting / Chamber Music / Cello	awalters@vcccd.edu

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Adjunct Vocal Faculty

Luvi Avendano	Voice	lavendano@vcccd.edu
Tara Eisenhauer	Voice	teisenhauer@vcccd.edu
Brian Hotchkin	Voice, Stage Direction	bhotchkin@vcccd.edu

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Adjunct Instrumental Faculty

Carol Lockart	Flute	clockart@vcccd.edu
Kimaree Gilad	Oboe	kgilad@vcccd.edu
Nick Akdag	Bassoon, Chamber Music	nicholas_akdag1@vcccd.edu
Jon Titmus	Horn / Brass	jon_titmus@vcccd.edu
Fundi Legohn	Brass / Jazz Studies	fundi_legohn@vcccd.edu
Andrew Tholl	Violin / Composition	atholl@vcccd.edu
Ashley Walters	Cello / Chamber Music / Orchestral Conducting	awalters@vcccd.edu
Barry Newton	Bass / Ethnomusicology	bnewton@vcccd.edu
Felix Eisenhauer	Keyboards	feisenhauer@vcccd.edu
Mariana Smith	Keyboards	mcsmith@vcccd.edu
Cesar Mateus	Guitar / Jass Studies	cmateus@vcccd.edu

Those interested in becoming a music major must audition to be placed in Applied Music.  Auditions take place each fall and spring.  Click on the "Music Major Application" button to apply now! 

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AFTER you have finished the "Music Major Application", you will need to schedule an audition time for lessons. These will only happen on January 15th, 2021 from 10am-1pm. To schedule an audition, please visit this link. 

Applied Music is a core component of the Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) and is reserved for students intending to complete the degree. Students are placed into one of seven sections of MUS M30 (Applied Music) depending on their primary instrument or voice type. Students must complete four consecutive semesters of Applied Music study as part of the AA-T in Music requirements. Applied Students must follow the course of study outlined in the college catalog, to include: the Music Theory and Musicianship sequence, performing ensemble participation, as well as all General Education requirements.

The AA-T Music major is a rigorous program for students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music in Performance.  Degree completion takes 2 years of full-time study or 3 years of part-time study.

All students must prepare two contrasting selections of their choice.  The repertoire and performance must demonstrate a level of preparation appropriate for collegiate study.  To demonstrate this preparation, students should be prepared to perform their appropriate selections from memory.  For voice students, you should have an accompanist binder to provide legible and clearly marked scores for the accompanist.  Students should also be prepared to demonstrate their musicianship skills through sight singing.  Students accepted as Music Majors will receive 26 hours of Applied Music instruction each semester, which is a combination of individual instruction and studio class instruction.  For more information about the Music Major and AA-T in Music, please contact Brent Wilson (bwilson1@vcccd.edu).

 

The Ventura College Choral & Vocal Program offers several different ensemble opportunities.  In all courses, we embody the belief that singing transforms lives and anyone can sing!

 

MUS V10: College Chorus

MUS V11: College Singers

MUS V45–V47: Opera/Music Theatre Workshop

 

• Please watch this page for updates including more information on these programs.
• For more information on Choral & Vocal Ensemble Auditions, please contact Brent Wilson (bwilson1@vcccd.edu)

 

* COVID-19 has necessitated changes to the format of VC's performing ensembles. Please contact the instructors for further details or check back to this page.

The Ventura College Instrumental Program offers the following ensemble opportunities. 
 

MUS V14: Beginning Orchestra

MUS V15: Community Orchestra

MUS V21–22: Chamber Music

MUS V34: Symphony Orchestra

MUS V17: Jazz Band

 

• Please watch this page for updates including more information on these programs.
• For more information on orchestra and chamber music please contact Ashley Walters (awalters@vcccd.edu)
• For more information on jazz band, please contact Bevan Manson (bmanson@vcccd.edu)

 

* COVID-19 has necessitated changes to the format of VC's performing ensembles. Please contact the instructors for further details or check back to this page.