All students interested in majoring in music should contact Derek Cannon for advising.
Derek Cannon
Music Department Chair
derek.cannon@gcccd.edu
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PIANO: Students with a background in piano can contact Melonie Grinnell for proper section placement.
Melonie Grinnell
melonie.grinnell@gcccd.edu
619-644-7254
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Students with a background in Music Theory can contact Derek Cannon for proper placement.
Answer: Yes! All Music Majors are expected to study privately. You will have to pay for your private teacher.
Answer: Yes! We do have scholarship auditions the week before each semester starts. We use part of our Department budget to assist as many students as we can. This will not pay for all your lessons, but, it will help if you qualify for a scholarship.
Answer: Yes! Our minimum standard is the ability to perform college level repertoire. You must audition to meet this minimum standard for enrollment in Performance Studies I. A list of suggested repertoire for each instrument and voice is available from the Music Department.
Answer: We have an extensive list of private instructors who are qualified. In order to qualify, a private instructor must hold a Masters Degree in Music or the Professional Equivalent. This means that your teacher must be legally qualified to teach in a Community College. We will determine if an instructor meets this standard of Minimum Qualification.
Answer: Yes! We have seven major ensembles: the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, the Grossmont College Concert Band, The Grossmont College Jazz Ensemble, the Grossmont Classical Guitar Ensemble, the Grossmont Master Chorale, Chamber Singers and the Jazz Vocal Ensemble. We also have regular student recitals. Our students who are ready for professional performing opportunities are recommended for organizations that call us for entertainment at their special events.
Answer: No! The Grossmont College Music Department serves three types of students: those who want to earn an Associate Degree in Music, those who want to transfer to a four-year institution, and those who just want to take classes for personal enrichment.
Answer: Yes! We currently have three major areas of emphasis with entry level beginning classes. These are piano, guitar and voice. After completing the four semester sequence in any of these areas, you will have the basic skills to enroll in one of our ensembles. After that, you may decide to continue your music studies and complete a degree in music or to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution.
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8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, California 92020
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