Music Department Messages

MichelleHawkinsInfo

Dan Mitchell — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:12:35 GMT

Phone: 408 864 8999, extension 3460
email: hawkinsmichelle@fhda.edu

Ilan Glasman

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:50:51 GMT

Dr. Ilan Glasman is director of the choral program and conducts the Monday evening De Anza Chorale and the select Vintage Singers. In addition, Ilan works with vocal students and teaches academic music classes. Concurrently, Glasman is the artistic director and conductor of the Santa Clara Mens Chorus, a community ensemble meeting in Los Gatos. He has taught at the School of the Arts in San Francisco, the Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, Coe College, in Iowa, and Olivet College in Michigan.

Glasman received the D.M.A. in Choral Music from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. He received the masters in Music Performance from San Jose State University, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California Santa Barbara. Glasman conducts internationally and groups under his direction consistently receive superior ratings at festivals and competitions.

ConcertCalendar

Dan Mitchell — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:12:40 GMT

A list of department end-of-term concerts is available here: http://faculty.deanza.edu/mitchell/music1/extracreditevents

DuoPianists200W

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:12:10 GMT

Two De Anza College pianists in recital

DuoPianists

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:08:28 GMT

Two De Anza College pianists in recital

InstrumentalPerformance

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:29:05 GMT

De Anza College Instrumental Music performance photo.

EMClass600W

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:21:31 GMT

Electronic Music classroom photo - 600 x 400 px.

DaddiosPhoto

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:11:31 GMT

Photograph of the De Anza College Daddios Big Band

VintageSingers

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:09:55 GMT

Photograph of the De Anza College Vintage Singers

VocalJazzBIG

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:03:07 GMT

Photo of De Anza College vocal jazz concert

SummerSessionCourseList

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:13:11 GMT


Call #	Course	Title	Time	Days	Instructor	Location

0610	MUSI-001.-55	Introduction to Music (LEC) Intensive 3-week course starts 7/3/06 and ends 7/20/06	8:30AM-12:10	MTWTh	MITCHELL	A11

0611	* MUSI-001.-61Z	Introduction to Music (LEC)	TBA	TBA	TAYERLE	LCW102

0612	MUSI-007A-61C	Introduction to Jazz Styles (LEC)	6:00PM- 9:40	TTh	FARRINGTON	A31

0613	MUSI-010A-01C	Music Fundamentals (LEC)	10:00AM-12:40	TTh	POKLEWSKI	A29

0614	MUSI-012A-01C	Class Piano I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1013	MUSI-012A-02C	Class Piano I (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

0615	MUSI-012A-61C	Class Piano I (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

1011	MUSI-012B-01C	Class Piano II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1014	MUSI-012B-02C	Class Piano II (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

1012	MUSI-012B-61C	Class Piano II (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

0616	MUSI-013A-55	Beginning Singing I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0618	MUSI-013B-55	Beginning Singing II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

1015	MUSI-014A-01C	Beginning Classical Guitar (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	TTh	DUNN	A31

0620	MUSI-031A-55C	Chamber Orchestra (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0621	MUSI-041U-55C	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0622	MUSI-041V-55	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0623	MUSI-045C-55C	Jazz Combos (L-L)	TBA	TBA	TYLER	A31

SummerSessionCourseList

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:12:35 GMT


Call #	Course	Title	Time	Days	Instructor	Location

0610	MUSI-001.-55	Introduction to Music (LEC)	8:30AM-12:10	MTWTh	MITCHELL	A11

0611	* MUSI-001.-61Z	Introduction to Music (LEC)	TBA	TBA	TAYERLE	LCW102

0612	MUSI-007A-61C	Introduction to Jazz Styles (LEC)	6:00PM- 9:40	TTh	FARRINGTON	A31

0613	MUSI-010A-01C	Music Fundamentals (LEC)	10:00AM-12:40	TTh	POKLEWSKI	A29

0614	MUSI-012A-01C	Class Piano I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1013	MUSI-012A-02C	Class Piano I (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

0615	MUSI-012A-61C	Class Piano I (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

1011	MUSI-012B-01C	Class Piano II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1014	MUSI-012B-02C	Class Piano II (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

1012	MUSI-012B-61C	Class Piano II (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

0616	MUSI-013A-55	Beginning Singing I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0618	MUSI-013B-55	Beginning Singing II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

1015	MUSI-014A-01C	Beginning Classical Guitar (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	TTh	DUNN	A31

0620	MUSI-031A-55C	Chamber Orchestra (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0621	MUSI-041U-55C	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0622	MUSI-041V-55	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0623	MUSI-045C-55C	Jazz Combos (L-L)	TBA	TBA	TYLER	A31

SummerSessionCourseList

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:11:23 GMT

Legend:

* = Distance Learning

+ = Learning in Communities

# = Off Main Campus

>> Department: Music Link opens in new window.


Call #	Course	Title	Time	Days	Instructor	Location

0610	MUSI-001.-55	Introduction to Music (LEC)	8:30AM-12:10	MTWTh	MITCHELL	A11

0611	* MUSI-001.-61Z	Introduction to Music (LEC)	TBA	TBA	TAYERLE	LCW102

0612	MUSI-007A-61C	Introduction to Jazz Styles (LEC)	6:00PM- 9:40	TTh	FARRINGTON	A31

0613	MUSI-010A-01C	Music Fundamentals (LEC)	10:00AM-12:40	TTh	POKLEWSKI	A29

0614	MUSI-012A-01C	Class Piano I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1013	MUSI-012A-02C	Class Piano I (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

0615	MUSI-012A-61C	Class Piano I (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

1011	MUSI-012B-01C	Class Piano II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MW	POKLEWSKI	A29

1014	MUSI-012B-02C	Class Piano II (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	MW	THOMSEN	A29

1012	MUSI-012B-61C	Class Piano II (L-L)	6:30PM- 9:10	TTh	HICKS	A29

0616	MUSI-013A-55	Beginning Singing I (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0618	MUSI-013B-55	Beginning Singing II (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

1015	MUSI-014A-01C	Beginning Classical Guitar (L-L)	1:00PM- 3:40	TTh	DUNN	A31

0620	MUSI-031A-55C	Chamber Orchestra (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0621	MUSI-041U-55C	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	6:00PM- 8:40	W	TYLER	A31

0622	MUSI-041V-55	Rehearsal and Performance (L-L)	10:00AM-12:40	MTWTh	BANDERMANN	A31

0623	MUSI-045C-55C	Jazz Combos (L-L)	TBA	TBA	TYLER	A31

Practice rooms

Andrew Chung — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:59:37 GMT

What is the process to get a key to the practice rooms?

Thanks,

Andrew (a student)

RightSidebar

Dan Mitchell — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:17:26 GMT

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 classes (Music 1A, B, C, or D) fulfill many transfer and certificate requirements for general education students, can apply to completion of the Music AA degree, and provide a general introduction to the art of music.

***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 an "All-Steinway Institution." Faculty and students can teach, learn, and perform on the instruments used by 95% of internationally renowned performing artists.

Vocal Jazz Performance Workshop

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:03:28 GMT

This class offers master class instruction to the more advanced vocal jazz student. Students are selected for this class by audition with the instructor. Class size is limited to 12 students with emphasis placed on further developing musical styling, phrasing, communication, improvisation, and presentation. Instructor and class critiques aid the students' progress, and a final concert is presented at the end of the quarter. A professional rhythm section is provided for each meeting, and students are expected to progress toward a professional performance. Consult the class schedule for time and day. Offered during Spring Quarter only, the Vocal Performance Workshop - Jazz Vocal is listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 25M.61.

Jazz Solo Voice

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:03:04 GMT

Music 52 offers instruction in the study and performance of songs in the jazz idiom. Areas covered include musical phrasing, use of microphones, tonal textures, terminology, working with a rhythm section, creating lead sheets and transposition, and vocal improvisation. A relaxed forum is presented where students can express themselves in a creative manner, utilizing the framework of the principles of vocal jazz. This class is offered both fall and winter quarter. Registration is open to students who have had some solo experience and who wish to learn the techniques of singing vocal jazz. Consult the class schedule for time and day.

Vocal Performance Workshop

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:02:47 GMT

This class offers master class instruction to the more advanced vocal student who has previously studied privately, or who has taken Music 13A and 13B. The class size limitation of 10 students makes this class ideal for more intense work in developing repertoire, extending range, improving production technique, and understanding interpretation of the different periods of vocal music in the solo performance. Consult the class schedule for time and days. You will fine the Vocal Performance Workshop listed in the class schedule as: Music 25M.01.

Beginning Singing I and II

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:58 GMT

Music 13A and 13B (Beginning Singing I and II) offer instruction in techniques of solo and group singing. Training in tonal production and control, breathing, diction, and musical accuracy are all accomplished in a group setting. These classes are designed for beginning singers, and also accomplished singers who wish to refresh their vocal technique skills. Consult the class schedule for times of offerings.

Jazz Vocal Ensembles Audition Information

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:49 GMT

Auditions for Studio Singers, Vocal Flight, and De Anza Jazz Singers take place during the first week of classes. No prepared audition piece is required. On the first day, an ensemble piece and a solo piece is given to each student for preparation during the week. The second day is a rehearsal on the ensemble piece and a review of the solo literature. The last day, a brief rehearsal is given, then students perform their audition in ensemble format with a variety of combination of students. The solo performance is also presented. Students are expected to demonstrate their ability for ensemble singing, blend, intonation, phrasing, style, and improvisation (if possible). Following the auditions, students are placed in the ensemble which best fits their musical ability.

De Anza Jazz Singers

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:12 GMT

This ensemble is intended to give experience in vocal jazz ensemble singing to the less experienced jazz vocalist, and to open the door to the vocal jazz experience for those who wish to explore this exciting arena of performance. The students perform at each end of the quarter concert, and members often use this group experience to audition for the more complex arrangements of the Studio Singers and Vocal Flight. The auditions are held during the first week of the quarter. Rehearsals are T from 4:00-6:15 PM, W from 4:00-6:15 PM, and on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Choral Hall (A11). You will find the De Anza Jazz Singers listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 27A, 27B, and 29. (See audition information below.)

Vocal Flight

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:59:48 GMT

This select ensemble of 5-6 voices is an outgrowth of the De Anza Jazz Singers, the group that has been in existence for the past 20 years at De Anza College. The repertoire of this group includes arrangements of latin, swing, ballads - both published and new items written specifically for the singers. They have performed at major jazz festivals in the US and Europe. The most recent European tour in July and August of 2000 brought performances at the jazz festivals in Nice, Toulon, Grau du Roi, and Saint Gervais, France. They have also appeared at the Montreux and Monterey festivals, and each year they perform at the Herb Patnoe Memorial Jazz Festival on the De Anza campus. This ensemble performs with a rhythm section, comprised of professional musicians from the Bay Area. Vocal Flight has recorded three CD's and is currently working on their fourth. The auditions are held during the first week of the quarter. Rehearsals are MW from 4:00-6:15 PM, and on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Choral Hall (A11). Membership requires a year long commitment. You will find Vocal Flight listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 27A, 27B, and 29. (See audition information below.)

Studio Singers

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:59:11 GMT

This a'cappella vocal jazz ensemble has existed since 1998. Students are exposed to an ever-growing repertoire of unaccompanied vocal jazz material, covering influences in jazz of doo-wop, be-bop, and contemporary vocal sounds. In 2000, this ensemble was the winner of the Down Beat Magazine award for best vocal jazz group among colleges and universities. The group varies from 4-7 members. Each year, they perform at several college and community functions and record several numbers for the De Anza Vocal Jazz CD. Special emphasis is placed on microphone technique, small ensemble singing, improvisation, and performance techniques. The auditions are held during the first week of the quarter. Rehearsals are MW from 4:00 - 6:15, and on Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. in the Choral Hall (A11). Membership requires a year long commitment. You will find the Studio Singers listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 27A, 27B and 29. (See audition information below.)

Vintage Singers

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:57:30 GMT

Audition Information: Auditions for this ensemble take place during the first two class meetings of each quarter. Students need not prepare an audition piece, as the audition material will be presented to all during the first class meeting. Students are expected to demonstrate a grasp of ensemble singing, tonal and rhythmic retention, controlled vocal quality, and the ability to learn separate parts quickly. Music reading is not required, but some knowledge of it is most helpful.

De Anza Women's Chorus

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:57:08 GMT

This chorus provides an opportunity for women to participate in a singing group of like voices. It is designed for women who are interested in singing with a group for enjoyment. Music of various styles is presented, as well as basic vocal technique and group singing experience. Billie Bandermann directs this ensemble which rehearses each Tuesday evening at 7:00-9:40 PM in the Choral Hall (A11). Two public performances are scheduled each quarter and no auditions are required. You will find the Women's Chorus listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 24.

Audition Information: There is no audition required for this ensemble, but students are expected to show an ability to sing correct pitches and rhythms. This group is limited to women's voices.

De Anza Chorale

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:55:46 GMT

Audition Information: The placement audition is held during the first class meeting of each quarter. No prepared audition piece is required, but students will be expected to demonstrate their vocal range, tone retention, and tonal quality. The ability to sight read music is helpful, but not required for this ensemble.

Jim Yowell

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:38:02 GMT

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3532
Email: Jimyowell@comcast.net
Web:

Steve Tyler

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:37:34 GMT

Steve Tyler directs the Daddios Jazz Band.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3450
Email: tylersteven@deanza.edu or sktyler@yahoo.com
Web:

John David Thomsen

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:37:09 GMT

John David Thomsen teaches piano at De Anza. He received his baccalaureate and Master's degrees from San Jose State University. His performances abroad include solo and chamber music recitals in Rome, Sorrento, and Positano Italy. As a pianist and improviser, Thomsen has premiered many new works and performs regularly in the Bay Area and elsewhere. He has received first place awards in Mu Phi Epsilon, San Jose Music Study Club, Olympiad of the Arts, Valley Choral Society, and University of the Pacific competitions. Thomsen has taught at San Jose State, South Valley Youth Conservatory, and Silicon Valley Conservatory.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3592
Email: yearuy@yahoo.com
Web:

Loren Tayerle

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:36:29 GMT

Loren Tayerle directs the Chamber and Symphony Orchestras at De Anza College. He earned his B.M. M.M. degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He is a professional hornist with the Carmel Bach Society, Berkeley Symphony, Marin Symphony and other Bay Area Ensembles. He also conducts the Diablo Valley Chamber Orchestra.

Office:

Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3499
Email: tayerleloren@fhda.edu
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/tayerleloren/

Jerry Snider

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:35:46 GMT

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3531
Email: snyderguitar@batnet.com
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/snyderjerrold/

Jim Schneider

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:35:17 GMT

Jim Schneider teaches Jazz Piano. He is a freelance jazz musician who plays piano and reeds in a variety of groups in the Bay Area including Viva Brasil, Wally's Swing World, and Nate Pruitt. He has toured Europe twice, playing with De Anza's premiere vocal jazz ensemble Vocal Flight.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3497
Email: schneiderjames@deanza.edu or jim_schneider@intuit.com
Web:

John Russell

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:34:27 GMT

John Russell has directed the De Anza College Symphonic Winds since 2007, and has taught other De Anza classes for over a decade, including jazz combos and chamber music. Mr. Russell has performed with many major Bay Area major orchestras during the last thirty five years. He has conducted Oakland’s Woodminster Theater, San Jose Municipal Band, the Jazz Ensembles of Santa Clara University and West Valley College, and at numerous south bay schools. Symphonic Winds highlights during his tenure include a video concert of movie music, the grand opening of De Anza’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, a benefit concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for earthquake victims, and a holiday concert at the Saratoga Seniors Community.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3525
Email: russelljohn@deanza.edu
Web:

Dan Morris

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:33:57 GMT

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3489
Email: morrisdaniel@fhda.edu
Web:

Gail Hicks

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:33:29 GMT

Gail Hicks teaches class piano. Her class piano pedagogy training includes workshops/clincs at Northwestern University, Holy Names College and the University of Southern California. She has a BM in Piano Performance from the UW-Madison and an MM in Music Theory from San Francisco State University, where she studied with Bay Area composer and Pulitzer Prize winner, Dr. Wayne Peterson. After completing her baccalaureate degree, she studied piano privately with the late Marjorie Petray of UC Berkeley. Hicks' jazz/piano background includes three years of study with Bay Area jazz pianist Bill Bell at the College of Alameda, one year of private study (jazz theory) with a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and summer enrollment in the Stanford Jazz Residency program.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3494
Email: ghicksmusic@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hicks/

Jeff Hanson

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:32:54 GMT

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3485
Email: hansonjeff@deanza.edu
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/hansonjeff/

Billie Bandermann

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:30:44 GMT

Billie Bandermann has been a voice instructor at De Anza since 1983. She teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced voice classes and directs the De Anza Women's Chorus, which she started in 1992. She earned her B.A. in Vocal Music from Long Beach State University, M.A. in Vocal Music from San Jose State University, Elementary School Teaching Credential from University of Hawaii, and the International Opera Studio Diploma in Zurich, Switzerland. She has been Music Director at Union Church of Cupertino for 10 years, where her husband is organist and resident composer. She has sung with the Honolulu Opera Society, the Vintage Singers, and the De Anza Orchestra. She has been music director and vocal coach for many musicals.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3490
Email: bandermannbillie@deanza.edu or bbandermann@comcast.net
Web:

Paul Setziol

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:17:04 GMT

Paul Setziol received his Doctoral degree in Composition with a secondary area of Musicianship/Music Theory and his Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in Composition and Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon. He spent a year at the Sweelinck Konservatorium (now Amsterdamsch Konservatorium) in Amsterdam, where he studied with Rumanian pianist and composer Alexandru Hrisanide, did research at Donemus, and performed solo voice recitals. Setziol has written many works for a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles.

Setziol leads the Comprehensive Musicianship series of courses and teaches voice, counterpoint, and composition. He is currently working on a theoretical treatise attempting a fundamental unification of pitch and rhythm for analytical purposes, and he is composing an opera on the life, times, and writings of Jonathan Swift. Setziol is an active participant in college shared governance, having served has president, vice-president and executive secretary of the De Anza College Academic Senate and as Foothill-De Anza District Academic Senate President.

Office: A12
Phone: (408) 864-8512
Email: setziolpaul@deanza.edu
Web:

Annamarie Poklewski

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:15:04 GMT

Anna Marie Poklewski is a concert pianist and has been a member of the De Anza music faculty for 22 years. Mrs. Poklewski enjoyed a distinguished career as a solo performer in concert halls throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States after graduating with a Masters Degree from the University of Krakow and the Royal Academy of Music in London. She received the Distinguished Teacher Award from President George Bush in 1991.

Poklewski is in charge of the Piano/Keyboard performance program, which includes courses ranging from beginning keyboard classes to Piano Performance workshop. She also teaches Comprehensive Musicianship and Music Fundamentals.

Office: A24
Phone: (408) 864-8652
Email: poklewskianna@deanza.edu
Web:

Dan Mitchell

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:14:21 GMT

Dan Mitchell has a Master of Music degree in Theory and Composition from San Jose State University where he studied with Allen Strange. As a student he also worked closely with electronic instrument builder Donald Buchla and performed live electronic music with "Biome" and "The Electric Weasel Ensemble." As a trombonist he performed a wide variety of music ranging from rock to classical.

Mitchell directs the Electronic Music program and teaches Introduction to Music and Music Reading courses. He taught the first web-based course at De Anza College in 1996 when the Distance Learning Program offered an online version of Introduction to Music. He created the De Anza College web site in 1995 and worked for two years as a faculty participant in the @ONE Project. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2000. He frequently presents sessions on the use of Internet resources in teaching at regional and national conferences. He is the 2005-06 Foothill-De Anza District Academic Senate President and is Past President of the De Anza College Academic Senate.

Office: ATC 105
Phone: (408) 864-8511
Email: mitchelldan@fhda.edu
Web: faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/mitchelldan/

Dan Mitchell

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:13:29 GMT

Dan Mitchell has degrees in music theory and composition from San Jose State University where he studied with Allen Strange. As a student he also worked closely with electronic instrument builder Donald Buchla and performed live electronic music with "Biome" and "The Electric Weasel Ensemble." As a trombonist he performed a wide variety of music ranging from rock to classical.

Mitchell directs the Electronic Music program and teaches Introduction to Music. He taught the first web-based course at De Anza College in 1996 when the Distance Learning Program offered an online version of Introduction to Music. He created the De Anza College web site in 1995 and worked for two years as a faculty participant in the @ONE Project. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2000. He frequently presents sessions on the use of Internet resources in teaching at regional and national conferences. He was President of the De Anza College Academic Senate for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 years and President of the District Academic Senate President in 2005-06.

Office: A15
Phone: (408) 864-8511
Email: mitchelldan@deanza.edu
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/mitchelldan/

Roger Letson

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:11:30 GMT

Roger Letson was Director of Vocal Activities and Assistant Dean of the Creative Arts Division, and taught the Vintage Singers, Vocal Flight and Studio Jazz Solo Voice; Music Fundamentals, and Classical Voice classes. Prior to coming to De Anza in 1979, he taught at Foothill College, San Luis Obispo High School and Park High School (Livingston, MT), and was Director of Publications at Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. He received the Bachelor of Music Education and the Master of Music Performance degrees from the University of Montana.

Letson has been a frequent guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician throughout the United States and Europe. He has presented Vocal Jazz Workshops in France, Germany and Italy. Under his direction, De Anza's Vocal Flight performed in Europe six times, and was five-time winner of the DownBeat Magazine award for Vocal Jazz Groups. He also directs the professional women's jazz quartet "Infusion." He received the NISOD Teaching Excellence Award in 1991 and the De Anza College President's Award in 1999.

Email: letsonroger@deanza.edu

Robert Farrington

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:10:39 GMT

Robert Farrington holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and a Master of Arts degree from Cal Sate University at Hayward. He has studied conducting with Dennis De Coteau and Michael Charry, and saxophone, clarinet, and flute with Victor Morosco. He has performed with the San Francisco, San Jose, and Marin Symphonies, the American Music Theatre of San Jose and many others, and has recorded with Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band. He is also in demand as an adjudicator and clinician for jazz, band, orchestra, and solo and ensemble festivals as well as conducting honor groups.

Farrington has been the Director of Bands at De Anza College since 1981. He conducts the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Groups, and also teaches Jazz History, Beginning Winds, and Music Business. The bands at De Anza have been quite active performing concerts in Flint Center, at band and jazz festivals throughout the state, and local community concerts.

Office: A34
Phone: (408) 864-8507
Email: farringtonrobert@deanza.edu
Web:

Ron Dunn

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:05:05 GMT

Ronald Dunn holds a BA degree in Music from UC San Diego, and an MM in Ethnomusicology from Florida State University. His major instrument is the guitar, and his teachers include Randy Pile, Lisa Smith, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, Marc Teicholz, Bruce Holzman, John Schneiderman and others.He has performed as a soloist and in chamber music settings. In the area of ethnomusicology, his interests include music of coastal and highland Peru, as well as southeast Asia. He performed on guitar, charango and siku for several years with Aconcagua, Florida State University's Andean ensemble. Dunn's Master's thesis focused on the music of the marimba in Tijuana, Mexico, where he conducted fieldwork, documenting and analyzing the interfaces of tourism, technology and tradition in the practice of this important art. Mr. Dunn is a contributing author in the "Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Vol. 2: Locations," to be published by Continuum International Publishing.

Dunn joined the music department during the fall 2001 term as the department specialist in world music and guitar. He directs the guitar program and teaches Multicultural Music in America and Intro to Music.

Office: A36
Phone: (408) 864-8818
Email: DunnRon@deanza.edu
Web: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/dunn

Instrumental Music

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:04:35 GMT

The Music Department features a variety of performing groups: wind ensemble, chamber and symphonic orchestra, chamber music groups, and more. Please see the Performing Groups page for a current list.

Membership in all performing groups is open to all students.

Vocal Music

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:03:39 GMT

The Vocal Music Program at De Anza College offers many opportunities for students to participate in both performance ensembles and solo presentations and study. Listed here is information regarding the classes, along with performance dates, audition explanations, and links to the faculty who are involved in making this program one of the strongest among California Community Colleges.

(Visit the De Anza College web site and the current schedule of classes for scheduling and other information about these classes.)

Performance Ensembles - Classical Ensembles

***De Anza Chorale

This mixed-voice ensemble meets each Monday evening at 7:00-9:40 PM in the Choral Hall (A11). The Chorale performs a wide variety of choral literature from the classics to contemporary. Each quarter, the Chorale performs at a major concert either on campus or at a local venue. Placement auditions are held during the first meeting of the class. Singers of all ages are welcomed, especially tenors and basses. You will find the Chorale listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 20. Audition Information: The placement audition is held during the first class meeting of each quarter. No prepared audition piece is required, but students will be expected to demonstrate their vocal range, tone retention, and tonal quality. The ability to sight read music is helpful, but not required for this ensemble.

***De Anza Women's Chorus

***Vintage Singers

This select ensemble of 20 vocalists provides the De Anza student the opportunity to perform chamber choral literature in a setting of auditioned voices. Repertoire is chosen from the various musical periods including Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. The Vintage Singers maintain a schedule of performances both on campus and in the community for a variety of functions and events. Past performances have included appearances at state and regional music conventions, festivals, and community events. Ilan Glasman conducts this group, which rehearses at 11:30-12:45 MWF in the Choral Hall (A11). Vocal auditions are held during the first two class meetings each quarter. You will find the Vintage Singers listed in the schedule of classes as: Music 21. Audition Information: Auditions for this ensemble take place during the first two class meetings of each quarter. Students need not prepare an audition piece, as the audition material will be presented to all during the first class meeting. Students are expected to demonstrate a grasp of ensemble singing, tonal and rhythmic retention, controlled vocal quality, and the ability to learn separate parts quickly. Music reading is not required, but some knowledge of it is most helpful.

Performance Ensembles - Vocal Jazz Ensembles

***Studio Singers

***Vocal Flight

***De Anza Jazz Singers

Voice Classes

***Beginning Singing I and II

***Vocal Performance Workshop

***Jazz Solo Voice

***Vocal Jazz Performance Workshop

Electronic Music Program

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:02:18 GMT

The Music Department offers several electronic music courses. Please visit the Electronic Music web site for more information.

Music Department Faculty

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:00:40 GMT

Full-time Faculty

Ron Dunn

Office: A36
Phone: (408) 864-8818
Email: DunnRon@deanza.edu
Web: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/dunn

Robert Farrington

Office: A34
Phone: (408) 864-8507
Email: farringtonrobert@deanza.edu
Web:

Ilan Glasman

Dr. Ilan Glasman is director of the choral program and conducts the Monday evening De Anza Chorale and the select Vintage Singers. In addition, Ilan works with vocal students and teaches academic music classes. Concurrently, Glasman is the artistic director and conductor of the Santa Clara Mens Chorus, a community ensemble meeting in Los Gatos. He has taught at the School of the Arts in San Francisco, the Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, Coe College, in Iowa, and Olivet College in Michigan. Glasman received the D.M.A. in Choral Music from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. He received the masters in Music Performance from San Jose State University, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California Santa Barbara. Glasman conducts internationally and groups under his direction consistently receive superior ratings at festivals and competitions.

Dan Mitchell

Office: A15
Phone: (408) 864-8511
Email: mitchelldan@deanza.edu
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/mitchelldan/

Annamarie Poklewski

Office: A24
Phone: (408) 864-8652
Email: poklewskianna@deanza.edu
Web:

Paul Setziol

Office: A12
Phone: (408) 864-8512
Email: setziolpaul@deanza.edu
Web:

Emeritus Faculty

Roger Letson

Email: letsonroger@deanza.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Billie Bandermann

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3490
Email: bandermannbillie@deanza.edu or bbandermann@comcast.net
Web:

Michelle Hawkins

Phone: 408 864 8999, extension 3460
email: hawkinsmichelle@fhda.edu

Gail Hicks

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3494
Email: ghicksmusic@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hicks/

John Russell

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3525
Email: russelljohn@deanza.edu
Web:

Jim Schneider

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3497
Email: schneiderjames@deanza.edu or jim_schneider@intuit.com
Web:

Jerry Snyder

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3531
Email: snyderguitar@batnet.com
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/snyderjerrold/

Loren Tayerle

Office:

Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3499
Email: tayerleloren@fhda.edu
Web: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/tayerleloren/

John David Thomsen

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3592
Email: yearuy@yahoo.com
Web:

Steve Tyler

Steve Tyler directs the Daddios Jazz Band.

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3450
Email: tylersteven@deanza.edu or sktyler@yahoo.com
Web:

Jim Yowell

Office:
Phone: (408) 864-8999 x3532
Email: Jimyowell@comcast.net
Web:

Concerts and Events

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:59:42 GMT

A list of recitals and concerts by Music Department students, faculty, and guest artists is available at the web site for Dan Mitchell's Introduction to Music classes. (Note that this list may not be current during the summer months and at other times when classes are not in session.)

Music Department Performing Groups

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:57:51 GMT

(Consult the online class schedule at the De Anza College web site for current listing including class times/days and instructor information.)

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 period. 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.

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. This group 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. This group 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. 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. This group 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. Consult the class schedule and/or viisit the "daddios jazz ensembles web page for additional information.(Consult the online class schedule at the "de anza college" web site for current listing including class times/days and instructor information.)