Santa Ana College Music

10/10/2026

🥁 FREE MASTERCLASS: Career Development in Music Performance & Education! 🎶

What does it take to build a career in music? Join the Santa Ana College Music Department for a special masterclass with visiting guest and professional percussionist Amanda Duncan, who will share insights, experiences, and practical advice on navigating a career in music performance and education.

Whether you're pursuing a career in music, exploring your options, or simply looking to learn from an experienced professional, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable real-world perspective.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2025
🕒 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 SAC Fine Arts Building, Room C-104
🎟️ FREE and open to students, faculty, and community members!

Bring your questions and join us for an engaging conversation about building a meaningful career in music.

08/03/2026

Join the Santa Ana College Concert Band this Fall!

Looking for a place to continue making music? The Santa Ana College Concert Band welcomes college students and experienced community musicians for a rewarding semester of rehearsals, performances, and musical growth.

Whether you're returning to the ensemble, picking up your primary instrument again, or looking for an opportunity to play a secondary instrument, there's a place for you in the band.

📅 First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 25
🕡 Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:35–9:55 PM
🎵 Fall Concert: Sunday, November 15

We're especially seeking French horn, percussion, oboe, and bassoon players, but musicians on all instruments are encouraged to join.

Ready to join us?

🎓 College Credit (MUS 171 / MUS 271)
Register at sac.edu

🎺 Free Non-Credit Option (OAP 457)
Register through the School of Continuing Education at sac.edu/sce

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, students, colleagues, and fellow musicians. We look forward to making music with you this fall!

05/28/2026

We've rescheduled our SAC Choir Disney "Plus" Concert! Details are in the flyer below. You can purchase tix at the door or here: https://sac.edu/division/fpa/fpa_calendar

05/23/2026

Dear FB Family,

We are sad to report that tonight's SAC Choir Concert Disney "Plus" has been cancelled, due to the chemical leak, in Garden Grove. Those of you who already purchased tickets will be contacted by our Associate Dean, Carin Jacobs, regarding your refund. We look forward to performing for you live, soon!

05/11/2026

This was a really fun piece to work on with two very talented students. We are getting it ready for our performances on May 16 (Phillips Hall, 7:30 pm at SAC) & 20 (Fedderson Hall, 7:30 pm at Mt. SAC).

05/09/2026

Join us Sunday, May 17th, to experience an evening of music inspired by cultures and traditions from across the globe, featuring works by Japanese composers, Korean folk songs, and Sibelius’ powerful Finlandia presented by the SAC Concert Band. Concert begins at 6:30PM. Get Tickets at https://sac.edu/division/fpa/fpa_calendar -details/9d3fa691-9916-4135-a063-18815e663db3

05/06/2026

Once again the SAC and Mt. SAC Guitar Ensembles are teaming up for a night of beautiful and memorable music. Works by Gershwin, Lennon/McCartney, Albinoni, Mendelssohn, Kruisbrink, Debussy, Bogdanovic, Levesque, Paradiso, and others. We'd love to see you all on May 16!

04/12/2026

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"Life is brimming everywhere" in this cheerful setting of a text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, one of the first influential Black poets in American literature. Madrigal-like vocal lines are accompanied by a supportive piano part, creating harmonies as warm as spring itself. The light and breezy refrain i...

03/21/2026

02/03/2026

Take World Music (Music 102/102H) at SAC this semester! Scan the QR code to sign up!