The ARC Music Department is one of the finest in the greater Sacramento area. We have state-of-the-art facilities, world-renowned faculty, top-notch students, and dedicated staff. We offer a wide variety of live concert events every spring and fall. Explore our events by subscribing!
New Semester, New Concert Season (Fall 2023)
Fall 2023 Concert season |
Welcome to the Fall 2023 Concert Season!We are thrilled to announce that we're ushering in an exciting season of music at American River College this fall. Our diverse program includes performances by our talented choir, orchestra, and wind bands. Jazz lovers can look forward to captivating performances from our vocal jazz group, jazz band, and jazz combos. This season is extra special as we welcome two new directors who will be leading our choir and vocal jazz ensemble. Our new Concert Choir director is Dr. Robert Halvorson, and our new Vocal Jazz director is ARC Music alumnus, Professor Julian Cunningham. Their fresh perspectives and expert guidance are sure to infuse new energy into our department. Stay tuned for a concert season filled with vibrant music and compelling performances that will engage and inspire you. We look forward to seeing you there! -ARC Music Department |
American River College Music Department
The ARC Music Department is one of the finest in the greater Sacramento area. We have state-of-the-art facilities, world-renowned faculty, top-notch students, and dedicated staff. We offer a wide variety of live concert events every spring and fall. Explore our events by subscribing!
Crossing the Finish Line in May As May approaches, we are rounding out the end of the semester with many events including our second concert series! Don't worry, we've also got things planned for the summer. Here's what you can look forward to in May. Open Coaching Session #4 On Friday, May 1st Applied Music is hosting the fourth and last Open Coaching Session facilitated by Professor Lee Hoffman. Around 24 students will be able to gather feedback on their performances before the Student...
Upcoming Events: April 2026 Welcome to April! We are gearing up with 7 weeks left of the Spring Semester. This month we have a couple of exciting events to keep an eye out for. To stay up to date, feel free to follow our Instagram page for the quickest updates. Open Coaching Session #3 On April 17th, Applied music students have a third opportunity to showcase a piece from their repertoire in preparations for their Final Juries coming in May. Submissions close this Friday, April 10th. Tatiana...
Springing Into Action: Coming Up Next Happy Spring! After ARC's Spring Break, we are heading into the second half of the semester. Our first concert series has successfully passed and our students are getting ready for their jury recitals, finals, and our second series concerts. To stay up to date with upcoming events, feel free to follow our Instagram page for the quickest updates. Open Coaching Session #2 Tomorrow, Friday, March 27th, our Applied Music Program is hosting the semester's...