Program Recognition
•Part of the NASM-accredited Cilker School of Art and Design music department
•Faculty-recommended 70-unit degree exceeding typical community college offerings
Training
•Four semesters each of music theory, musicianship, and applied voice
•Diction for Singers covering Italian, English, Latin, German, French, and Spanish
•Music history spanning Medieval through Contemporary periods
Performance Opportunities
•Concert Choir and Chamber Singers ensembles
•Musical Theater and Opera Scenes workshops
•Jazz combo and chamber music options
Transfer Preparation
•Prepares students for transfer auditions and placement tests at four-year institutions
•597 WVC students transferred to UCs and CSUs in 2024-2025
•Free tuition for California residents