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Music
Why Study Music at Reedley College
The music department at Reedley College provides students with classes both for professional preparation as well as personal fulfillment.
Our music majors take core music classes to be able to transfer as a music major to a 4-year college. These classes are the same as a music major would take during their first two years at a 4-year college but with more personalized attention. Our music majors also have the applied learning opportunity of teaching at our annual summer music camps for upper elementary students.
Courses and Programs
At Reedley College we offer beginning courses for non-majors, including Beginning Piano, Music Theory, and Beginning Voice. Our Music Appreciation and History of Rock classes fulfill the Area C general education course requirements. And our musical ensembles are open to majors and non-majors alike. Through participation in band, orchestra, and choir, our students have many performance experiences and travel opportunities.
Music Degree and Certificate Programs:
| Program map | DEGREE / CERTIFICATE |
|---|---|
| Music (AA-T) | Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) |
| Music | Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
| Music Theory (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Music - Instrumental (AA) | Associate of Arts in Music (AA) |
| Instrumental Performance (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| General Music | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Music - Vocal Performance (AA) | Associate of Arts in Music (AA) |
| Music - Vocal Performance (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Piano Performance | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
Program maps represent one possible pathway through the program and are for reference only. Detailed information is available in the course catalog.
Students should make a counseling appointment to create a customized education plan to fit their needs.
Music Department Resources
The McClarty Center for Fine & Performing Arts has been on the planning books since 1975. It will provide higher education opportunities for local artists and serve the greater Reedley area. This venue will be used for educational programs, live productions, and campus and community events. Plans include an auditorium with 525 estimated seats, an art gallery, lobby, concessions, a green room, meeting spaces, and a box office. Anticipated completion date is Summer/Fall 2024
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PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
- Choir
- Monday/Wednesday, 12:00-1:50pm
- Concert Band
- Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30-2:20pm
- Orchestra
- Monday, 7:00-9:00pm
- Jazz Band
- Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm
- Chamber Ensembles
- Arranged
All ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors.
Instruments available at no cost.
MUSIC FACULTY
Dr. Kirstina Collins - Vocal Music
Dr. Kirstina Rasmussen Collins joined the Reedley College faculty in Fall 2020, and teaches vocal/choral music and music theory courses. An experienced choir director, composer, and music teacher, Dr. Collins has degrees from the University of Southern California (BM), Boston University (MM), and the University of South Carolina (DMA). Kirstina has worked with musicians of all ages and enjoys bringing out the best of each student or ensemble as they increase their musicianship.
Prof. Christine Keenan – Instrumental Music
Christine Keenan is the director of the Reedley College Band and Orchestra and teaches music major courses, chamber music, and private instrumental instruction. Professor Keenan is also an active conductor and clinician around the Central Valley and is a founder and conductor of Wind Symphony of Clovis and Summer Band at the Shaghoian. She currently serves as President of the Fresno-Madera County Music Educators Association. Prof. Keenan earned degrees in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting at CSU, Fresno and is a doctoral candidate in Music Education at Boston University.
Patrick Alvidrez – Jazz Band, History of Rock, Woodwinds
Elton Chong – Orchestra and Music Appreciation
Micah Davison – Percussion and Piano
Jason Orchard – Brass
Andrew Watkins – Music Theory and Brass
