PERFORMING ARTS
Jazz Ensemble
Under the direction of Kris Tiner, the Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble performs throughout the
year on campus and at local concert venues. The concert repertoire spans the history of jazz, from
classic works to premieres of original compositions by visiting artists and BC student composers.
Recent concert programs have focused on the music of Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, and
Charles Mingus. Guest artists who have performed with the BC Jazz Ensemble include multiple-
woodwind master Vinny Golia, trombonist Michael Vlatkovich, and award-winning Canadian
trumpeter Paul Tynan. In addition to the large ensemble, advanced jazz students have the
opportunity to perform at our small group events or in the Funk and Afro-Beat Band.
Each semester the jazz program hosts a visiting artist workshop where jazz students have the
opportunity to collaborate and interact with renowned creative musicians from around the world.
Recent visiting artists have included jazz legend and Pulitzer Prize finalist Wadada Leo Smith,
innovative bassist and composer John Lindberg, fusion guitarist G.E. Stinson, and NYC drummer Harris Eisenstadt. In April,
2016 the jazz program kicked off the inaugural KCMEA Jazz Day at Bakersfield College, an all-day festival featuring stellar pro
clinicians, workshops, and performances from over a dozen regional college, high school, and junior high jazz ensembles.
Find out more about the BC Jazz Ensemble at
, on Facebook.com/bakersfieldcollegejazz, or via email at
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts is a component of both the liberal arts and general education
programs. In addition to acting, the department features film appreciation
courses. Students often go on to attend various film schools.Students who
major in the various specialties of the dramatic arts often pursue careers in
professional theatre, teaching, or activities in community theatre. Many
other students have used training in theatre arts toward attaining
confidence and self-assurance in professions such as law, religious
ministries, and business.
Concert Band & Orchestra
Both the Concert Band and Orchestra rehearse a variety of selections in preparation for two concerts each semester. There is
no audition requirement to join either ensemble, but previous experience is expected.
Renegade Band
The Renegade Band is an ensemble comprised of current BC students and is open to any band or guard members interested
in a collegiate athletic band experience. The band meets weekly to prepare for performances at BC Football games and other
campus and community events. Together with the Drumline and the Cheer Team, the Renegade Band is here to fight, fight,
fight for BC. Go Gades!
Drumline
Whether entertaining BC Football fans or representing the college
throughout the community, the BC Drumline is the heartbeat of Bakersfield
College. In the fall, the drumline performs at BC Football games. In the
spring, the drumline competes locally in the PPAACC circuit and nationally
at Winter Guard International sanctioned events.
Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Empire Drum & Bugle Corps from
Bakersfield College is the premiere drum corps in the
southern San Joaquin Valley. The corps is comprised of
youth who are furthering their education in brass,
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