Overview - Music Department

Overview

The Department of Music at Butte College provides the highest level of instruction for students to pursue their musical and educational goals. The faculty have devised a curriculum that serves to develop skills in musical performance as well as academic preparation for continued study and lifelong learning.

Our degree programs are designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills within the discipline that will serve as a foundation for further study. Students majoring in music complete a variety of university-transferable courses in the areas of musicianship, music theory, performance, recording, and history.

The Department of Music at Butte College seeks to inspire and empower students to:

• • • Explore music as a creative, expressive, and communicative medium among diverse cultures.
    • Achieve cultural fluency and personal fulfillment through creative self-expression, technical skill development, and cooperative enterprise of an artistic nature.
    • Prepare to transfer to a university as a music major.
    • Pursue a career in music-related fields.
    • Enhance their musical abilities and/or enjoyment.

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Virtual Tour

A short virtual tour and overview of the Butte College Music Program

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Facilities

• State of the art recording studio
• practice rooms with pianos
• music lab with keyboards, DAWs, and iMacs
• Band and choir room
• Black Box Theater
• Instrument Lockers

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Ensembles

The Department of Music at Butte College offers several performance opportunities for students, and we are actively devloping more. Currently, ensembles offered include:

• Wind Ensemble/Concert Band
• Pop Band
• Jazz Band
• Choir
• Orchestra

 

DO YOU HAVE TO BE A MUSIC MAJOR TO BE IN AN ENSEMBLE?  

NO! Any student can enroll in an ensemble, regardless of major! 

DO YOU HAVE TO OWN YOUR INSTRUMENT TO BE IN AN ENSEMBLE?

Nope! We have many instruments to loan you FREE of charge! 

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Other Opportunities

• Performances on campus and in the greater North State
• Learn to record and record your band!
• Gain professional experience in teaching, performance, and recording.
• Guest lectures and master classes with well known musicians and producers
• Travel to and perform in music festivals!
• Tour local schools
• participate in the Music & Audio Production Club