Jefferson College Music Department

10/02/2026

Flashback Friday! Here's a group of Chamber Singers from the 1980's with director Richard Bell. The group had a fun time fundraising by hosting a haunted house, which may have been an annual event.

09/25/2026

Flashback Friday! Jazz in the quad by the Student Center is a tradition that we could get behind reviving. Here's the jazz big band under the direction of Dr. Joel Vanderheyden playing on a warm, sunny day in 2022.

09/23/2026

Terrific performance last evening at Jefferson College by the Vincent Varvel Quartet, featuring Joel Vanderheyden, Eric Warren, and Joe Meyer. Vincent Varvel

09/21/2026

Big Announcement!!! The Vincent Varvel Quartet is playing at Jefferson College tomorrow evening AND...Vincent Varvel is our NEW guitar instructor here at the college! Check out this video from his album recording of Mystery Street. Purchase tickets for the concert here: https://jeffcopace.ludus.com/index.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cpWjqfazwg&list=RD0cpWjqfazwg&start_radio=1

From the upcoming album, Mystery Street, available for streaming an...

09/18/2026

Nice write-up in the News Leader this morning about the PianoMania concert and the Steinway fundraiser! Link in comments.

09/18/2026

Flashback Friday! The Jefferson College Chorale performs their Winter Concert several years ago, under the direction of Paula Martin. This performance included special guests the Hillsboro 5th grade choir, directed by Amy Smith. The piece was Jesu Bambino, a Christmas lullaby about the Baby Jesus.

09/17/2026

The Steinway Grand Piano has arrived just in time for the Jefferson College PACE event, Pianomania!

From Steinway Piano - St. Louis, this Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano now provides students in the Jefferson College Music Department and guest artists a top-quality instrument to create music at the highest level, both for learning and for public performance.

This Sunday, September 20th, hear from dozens of St. Louis region's finest pianists while supporting the purchase of the piano.

Concert Ticket: $20
VIP Ticket: $100 (Includes one concert ticket, early theater entry, and entry to the artists' reception after the concert.)

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ifWKzr

09/16/2026

We have a MASSIVE week of music coming up at Jefferson College! Join us!

Sunday, September 20 - Pianomania Fundraiser Concert for a new 9' Steinway Piano!
Tuesday, September 22 - Vincent Varvel Quartet (atmospheric jazz blended with electronica and deep grooves - tickets $5/$10)
Sunday, September 27 - Music Faculty Recital (FREE and open to all)

09/11/2026

Flashback Friday! The Jeffco Concert Band, now known as the Wind Ensemble, performs a concert under the direction of Elke Overton. Recognize any of these musicians?

If you have an interest in playing music, the Wind Ensemble is open to students and community members, contingent on director approval.

09/08/2026

New Music Major Photos for 26-27!!!