SRJC Instrumental Music

The SRJC Symphonic Band is open by audition to all qualified players of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments (including piano and harp) who attend Santa Rosa Junior College. The group performs a wide variety of music from the wind band repertoire, including marches, transcriptions, and contemporary original works. The SRJC Symphony Orchestra includes students and members of the community. Founded as the Santa Rosa Community Orchestra, this group has become part of the music course offerings at SRJC. The repertoire consists of works from the Baroque through the contemporary era. Founded by Professor Emeritus Dan Goulart, the SRJC Jazz Bands have performed with many of the top jazz artists over the past 35 years including Bob Curnow, Joe Henderson, and Bobby Hutcherson. The daytime Jazz Band is open to qualified saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section players by audition. This group performs a wide variety of big band literature ranging from traditional swing to contemporary Latin jazz, with an emphasis on stylistic performance practice and the development of sight-reading expertise.