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LEARN TO SING!
MUSIC 411 ELEMENTARY VOICE I
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:35AM - 11:55AM
In person
S2-117
FEATURING INSTRUCTION BY DR. TONY LUPICA
CHAMBER CHORALE
MUSIC 561
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY @ 3:30PM-4:55PM
In Person
S2-117
Students work on Excellence, Vocal Techniques, Intonation, Rhythmic Precision, Sight Singing, Choral Repertoire, Fun, and Much More
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MUSIC 101
MONDAY @ 6:50 - l0:00PM
PROFESSOR JESUS “CHUY” MARTINEZ
S2-121
or
MON/WED @ 1:45PM - 3:10PM
DR. CHIE NAGATANI
S2-213
MUSIC 141
OPTION:
WEDNESDAY @ 3:30 - 6:40PM
WEDNESDAY @ 6:50 - lOPM
S2-121
PROFESSOR JESUS “CHUY” MARTINEZ
2020 Grammy Nominee for the Music Educator Award.
MUSIC 745
TUESDAY @ 6:50PM - 10:00PM
S2-121
PROFESSOR JESUS “CHUY” MARTINEZ
2020 Grammy Nominee for the Music Educator Award.
MUSIC 775
TUESDAY @ 3:30PM - 6:20PM
S2-121
Professor Robert Chavez, Director
MUSIC 783
WEDNESDAY @ 3:30PM - 6:20PM
S2-STAGE
Professor Karl Kerfoot
The ELAC Music Department provides an outstanding comprehensive curriculum for the student who aspires to become a professional musician, song writer, performing artist, music composer, plans to enter the teaching profession, for whom music is a part of a general education, or who intends to pursue an advanced degree in music.
The Applied Music Program meets the lower-division requirements of most colleges and universities offering a four-year curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in music. Our Commercial Music Program provides students comprehensive skills to make them competitive in the music industry, including in facets of the industry such as performing, recording, engineering, producing, song and score writing, music notation, and management. This industry offers jobs in promotion, sales, music business, and marketing that combine management skills with music. Our state-of-the-art recording studio, equipped with the latest sophisticated technology and software, gives students valuable hands-on training and experience.
Our distinguished faculty brings a depth of knowledge and experience to our students. Many are world-class musicians, performing on the international concert stage, as well as being active in numerous music organizations as established teachers and adjudicators. ELAC has performance opportunities in a wide variety of ensembles, including Orchestra, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Chamber Chorale, College Choir, and Philharmonic Choir, and Pop Ensemble. Our choirs and bands have garnered critical acclaim participating in numerous festivals and competitions, while our students place highly or win piano, vocal, instrumental and music theory competitions. Our S2 Music Building houses smart classrooms, a state-of-the-art recording studio, and a beautiful 350-seat recital hall with its exceptional acoustics allows our faculty and students to experience performing on a world-class concert stage. Please call (323) 265-8894 or consult this website for information about performances, recitals, and other events, ticket reservations, or inclusion on the mailing list.
The Applied Music Program
Acceptance into the Applied Music Program is by audition only. The Applied Music Program enables the Music Department to provide one-on-one instrumental/vocal lessons to our qualified music majors. These lessons (Music 181-184) are taught by exceptional professional musicians in the Los Angeles area, and will help foster the students' musical and technical development on their chosen instrument or voice. In addition to the lessons, students will meet weekly for a performance workshop (Music 250), which provides an opportunity to improve and enhance public performance skills. Participation in one of our performance ensembles is also an integral part of this program. In order to be a well-rounded musician, it is vital not only to focus on individual improvement, but also to be able to work within a larger ensemble.
Since keyboard facility is important to music majors, students are urged to meet keyboard proficiency requirements in the lower division (Music 321, 322, 323, and 324), regardless of the performance area. Music majors will also be expected to fulfill all courses in music theory and musicianship (Music 200, 201-203 and Music 217-2, 218-2, 219-2), as well as music history (Music 121 and 122).
The Applied Music Program meets the lower-division requirements of most colleges and universities offering a four-year curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in music. For specific requirements, the catalog of the four-year institution should be consulted. Details of our Applied Music Program may be found under the Applied Music tab.
Commercial Music Program
Performing, recording, engineering, producing, song and score writing, and management are all facets of the commercial music industry. This industry offers jobs in promotion, sales, and marketing that combine management skills with music. Our state-of-the-art recording studio, equipped with the latest sophisticated technology and software, gives students valuable hands-on training and experience. Our Commercial Music Program can provide you with comprehensive skills to make you competitive in the music industry.
Certificates and AA in Commercial Music
Performing Ensembles
ELAC has performance opportunities in a wide variety of ensembles: College Choir (Music 501), Chamber Chorale (Music 561), Orchestra (Music 721), Symphonic Band (Music 745), and Jazz Ensemble (Music 775). Our choirs and bands have garnered critical acclaim participating in numerous festivals and competitions. Our 350-seat Recital Hall with its exceptional acoustics allows our faculty and students to experience performing on a world-class concert stage.
Announcements
Applied Music Auditions for Fall 2023 Acceptance:
Application Form Due:
Friday, August 18th, 2023.
Applied Audition Date:
Friday, August 25th, 2023 @ 10:00am-12:00pm
Contact Information
Office hours and Location
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Fridays, Weekends and Holidays: Closed
Practice Rooms Available
Dept. Location: S2-111
Contact
Dr. Anthony Lupica, Chairperson
for general questions, Applied Music, Degrees, Certificates, Vocal Music, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Ensembles, etc.
Email: lupicaaj@elac.edu
Phone: (323) 265-8947
Dept. Location: S2-107Q
Chuck Gruhn
Instructional Assistant, Music
Email: gruhncg@elac.edu
Phone: (323) 265-8894
Questions about Avid ProTools Certification and Sibelius Certification, Song Writing, Commercial Music:
Dr. Lee Zarate, Professor
Email: rabylw@laccd.edu
Questions about Applied Music/Music Theory/Ear Training:
Dr. Chie Nagatani
Email: nagatac@elac.edu
Questions about our Piano Program:
Dr. Lucy Nargizyan
Email: nargizl@elac.edu
Questions about our Symphonic Band:
Professor Chuy Martinez
Email: martinje2@elac.edu
Questions about our Music History Courses:
Dr. Graham Raulerson
Email: raulergh@elac.edu