Music at Sylvania
The Sylvania Music program offers a large array of courses. From two full years of university transfer major-level courses to general interest courses for those looking to learn more about music. Many of our courses fulfill general education and cultural literacy requirements. Sylvania Music often partners with other Sylvania disciplines in the humanities, arts, and sciences for specialized classes and events.
Our students have successfully transferred and completed degrees from many institutions across the nation, including Berklee School of Music, New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Portland State University, University of Oregon, and Lewis and Clark College. Many students who have completed coursework at PCC Sylvania have gone on to successful performance and recording careers.
What we offer
We offer large and small vocal and instrumental ensembles including the Sylvania Voices of Soul, the Sylvania Symphonic Band, and the Sylvania Chamber Ensemble. Ensembles are open to all students but may require an audition.
The Sylvania Music program, in collaboration with PCC Theatre Arts, produces a main stage musical production every two years. The winter 2024 Sylvania musical was Little Shop of Horrors.
Award-winning faculty includes
- Julianne Johnson: Department Chair, Music and Theatre, Music History, Choral and Vocal Activities, Applied Vocal.
- Dr. Julia Banzi: World Music, Ethnomusicology, Fundamentals of Music, Applied Guitar.
- Joelle Schaal: Music Fundamentals
- Brian Gardiner: Music Appreciation
- Dana Heer: Music Fundamentals
See all Music faculty at Sylvania.
Private music lessons (MUP)
Interested in taking private lessons? PCC offers private music lessons at the major level for credit. Contact lesson coordinators Julia Banzi (Sylvania) or Jason Palmer (Rock Creek) for private lesson instructor contact information. These are juried lessons that have performance requirements each term.
Specialized classes
PCC Sylvania offers specialized courses such as STEM Guitar Build, Intro to Music of Latin America, Guitarology, and Guitar Clinic. We also offer courses in digital music technology and live sound reinforcement.
Sylvania Music events
View our event listings.
More information
For more information, contact:
- Instrumental music: Julia Banzi
- Vocal music: Julianne Johnson