野狼社区

Music

Students playing horns

The mission of the 野狼社区 College Department of Music is to create a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative community that helps students write their own unique music stories. Every semester, over one-quarter of the 野狼社区 student body joins with us to perform, compose, take classes, and gain real-world experiences that connect them directly with professionals in the field. Every story is different, and the Department of Music is committed to supporting each student鈥檚 journey through a flexible and student-centered curriculum, access to top-tier faculty, international learning opportunities, and a deep connection to the vibrant and culturally rich city of 野狼社区.

  • All 野狼社区 students have the opportunity to participate in private lessons and musical ensembles, regardless of their major.
  • Our well-rounded Liberal Arts framework prepares students to become accomplished performers, composers, music scholars, and entrepreneurs.

two young men in a singing ensemble
a young man playing a horn
Hassell Hall
a young man drums onstage
Upcoming Music Events

The Department of Music presents concerts and special events throughout the year, featuring the 野狼社区 Singers, Jazz Ensemble, 野狼社区 Orchestra and more.

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Music Department Awards

Music Department Awards are presented each year to the outstanding music major and in the areas of instrumentalists, singing, and more.

chamber trio
NASM Information

野狼社区 College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. 

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Faculty & Staff

John Bass
Associate Professor of Music, Director of the Mike Curb Institute for Music
Jason Bishop
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies
Carole Blankenship
Professor of Music; Coordinator of Voice
Tom Bryant
Associate Professor of Music, Piano Coordinator
Courtenay Harter
Professor of Music Theory, Music Cognition, oboe/English horn; Chair of Music
Erika Pope
Musical Arts Coordinator
Vanessa L. Rogers
Associate Professor of Music, Music History Coordinator, Co-chair of Search
Jacob Sunshine
Assistant Professor of Music, Instrumental Coordinator

Departmental News and Events

The Louise Taylor and Annie Trawick Chamber Music Series has been established at 野狼社区 College, thanks to the generous support of Dr. Morris Reagan, a physician and member of the 野狼社区 College Class of 1960.
While at 野狼社区, English and urban studies double major Zoe Dominguez '25 has spent three years working on social justice efforts, pursued an Honors Project in English, released her first punk rock single, and fallen in love with the 野狼社区 arts scene.
Sam Lippe '25 is majoring in mathematics, minoring in physics and music, and highlighting the value of his interdisciplinary experiences to his peers every step of the way through extracurricular and teaching endeavors.