Music Department Performing Groups
Performing Groups
Instrumental, Vocal, and Jazz groups are open to all De Anza College students, from beginners to advanced.
Instrumental Music
Instrumental
Chamber/Symphony Orchestra
Membership in the orchestra is open to all De Anza students and to members of the community who enroll. All string players are welcome and winds are accepted by audition. The orchestra meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. The group gives public performances at the College and at off-campus locations every term.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
This "wind ensemble" is open to all De Anza students who play an instrument and read music. Rehearsal, sight-reading, performance, and recording of wind ensemble literature in a variety of styles and time periods. Robert Farrington is the director. Class meets Monday/Wednesday at 12:30 to 2:10 p.m.
Vocal
De Anza Chorale
Students with some previous singing experience may enroll in De Anza Chorale subject to audition. Meets at 7:00-9:40 PM on Monday and is directed by Stephanie Austin.
Vintage Singers
De Anza students with the ability to read vocal music at sight, a trained voice and choral experience may audition for Vintage Singers. Roger Letson conducts this group, which rehearses at 11:30-12:20 Monday/Wednesday and 11:30-1:50 Friday.
De Anza Women's Chorus
A choir for students interested in singing with a group for enjoyment. Stresses music of various styles. Provides basic technique and experience in choral singing. One public performance will be scheduled each quarter. Billie Bandermann directs this group which rehearses on Tuesday evening at 7:00-9:40.
Jazz
Vocal Jazz
De Anza Jazz Singers I and II
Study of the art of vocal jazz ensemble singing. Study, rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary vocal jazz ensemble repertoire. Exposure to microphone technique, vocal improvisation, and ensemble interpretation of jazz styles and phrasing. Developing a working vocabulary of traditional vocal jazz performance techniques and an understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that produced the specific vocal jazz styles. Roger Letson directs these groups; De Anza Jazz Singers I meets at 4:00-6:15 on Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday. De Anza Jazz Singers II meets on Monday/Wednesday at 4:00-6:15 and on Friday at 4:00-7:00. Enrollment by audition.
Vocal Flight
Advanced study of the art of vocal jazz ensemble singing. Study, rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary vocal jazz ensemble repertoire. Advanced approach to microphone technique, vocal improvisation, and ensemble interpretation of jazz styles and phrasing. Developing a professional working vocabulary of traditional vocal jazz performance techniques and an understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that produced the specific vocal jazz styles. Roger Letson directs this group, which meets at 4:00-6:15 on MondayWednesday and at 4:00-7:00 Friday. Enrollment by audition.
Instrumental Jazz
Jazz Ensemble
The Daddios Big Band meets in the evening under the direction of Steve Tyler. All students are welcome to audition for this oustanding jazz ensemble which performs at festivals and concerts in the De Anza community. Contact Steve Tyler for more information: (650)965-8283 or sktyler@yahoo.com or visit the Daddios Jazz Ensembles Web Page.
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Performing groups and classes are open to all De Anza College students!
Performing Groups
De Anza Chorale
Vintage Singers
Women's Chorus
Jazz Singers
Vocal Flight
Chamber/Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Daddios Jazz Ensemble
GE Music Classes
Introduction to Music
Introduction to Jazz Styles
Introduction to World Music in America.
Theory/Musicianship
Comprehensive Musicianship
Music Fundamentals
Music Reading
Beginning Music Classes
Voice
Keyboard/piano
Guitar
Other instruments
Electronic Music
Intro to Electronic Music
Intermediate Electronic Music
Steinway institution
De Anza College is the second California community college to be named at "All-Steinway Institution." Faculty and students can teach, learn, and perform on the instruments used by 95% of internationally renowned performing artists.
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