community music classes

Courses

Chamber Choir

Study of vocal jazz music. Entry by audition only *** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor Jason Heald at jason.heald@umpqua.edu or call 541-440-4693 for approval. If you have taken the class before, no prior approval is required.

September 15, 2025 to November 28, 2025, 02:00pm

Chamber Orchestra

Rehearsal and performance of classical orchestra music. Open to all strings; brass and woodwinds selected on basis of music to be performed. Acceptance into class is required. *** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor Jason Heald at jason.heald@umpqua.edu or call 541-440-4693 for approval. If you have taken the class before, not prior approval is required.

September 15, 2025 to November 24, 2025, 07:00pm

Concert Band

The UCC Concert Band provides music and non-music majors an opportunity for woodwind, bass, and percussion students to study, rehearse and perform all types of concert band literature. Acceptance into class is required. *** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor Jeffrey Soffer at jeffrey.soffer@umpqua.edu for approval. If you have taken the class before, no prior approval is required.

September 15, 2025 to November 24, 2025, 07:00pm

Concert Choir I

Known as the UCC Chamber Choir, this group is for majors and non-majors in music and offers a varied selection of choral music experiences. Emphasis upon correct singing techniques and choral production. Entry by permission of the instructor. *** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor Jason Heald at jason.heald@umpqua.edu or call 541-440-4693 for approval. If you have taken the class before, not prior approval is required.

September 15, 2025 to November 28, 2025, 12:00pm

Concert Choir II

Known as the UCC Chamber Choir, this group is for majors and non-majors in music and offers a varied selection of choral music experiences. Emphasis upon correct singing techniques and choral production. Entry by permission of the instructor. *** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor Jason Heald at jason.heald@umpqua.edu or call 541-440-4693 for approval. If you have taken the class before, not prior approval is required.

September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025, 07:00pm

Jazz Band

This band is open to students and community musicians. All types of jazz band literature will be rehearsed and performed, from swing to jazz-rock. By instructor approval.** If this is your first time taking this class, please contact Instructor John Gronberg at john.gronberg@umpqua.edu for approval. If you have taken the class before, not prior approval is required.

September 17, 2025 to November 26, 2025, 07:00pm

Symphonic Choir

The Vintage Singers is a small ensemble; entry is by audition with instructor. Students should have exceptional musical skills and considerable background in serious formal choral music. 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk.

September 18, 2025 to November 27, 2025, 05:30pm