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Library, 2nd floor (661) 395-4949
The BC Archives is a special collection of the library, located on the 2nd floor. It houses materials representing the long and continuing history of Bakersfield College. The Archives is open for research on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or other times by arrangement. Part of the collection can be viewed at the website.
PERFORMING ARTS
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/performingarts
Jazz Studies
Under the direction of Professor Kris Tiner, the Jazz Studies program at Bakersfield College offers a path to the Music AA-T degree that focuses on jazz and contemporary music. Music majors who successfully audition into the Applied Music class for jazz performance receive private instruction with Jazz Studies faculty. BC also offers a full slate of jazz courses that are transferable and open to all musicians. The centerpiece of the program is the Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble (MUSC B13A), one of the oldest collegiate jazz courses in the nation and an important local musical institution. The concert repertoire spans the history of big band jazz, from classics by Ellington, Monk, and Mingus to contemporary works and student compositions. Students in the Jazz Combos (MUSC B11) are encouraged to perform and record their own music. The combos play often on campus and at local venues and have earned superior ratings at collegiate jazz festivals.
Jazz students have frequent opportunities interact with renowned visiting artists. Recent guests include jazz icon and Pulitzer Prize finalist Wadada Leo Smith, bass virtuoso Doug Wimbish, innovative guitarist Jeff Parker, and legendary drummer Joe La Barbera. Each Fall the Jazz Studies and Commercial Music programs collaborate to present the Panorama Creative Music Summit, a weeklong showcase for original music by students, faculty, and alumni, with workshops and headline performances by visiting artists. In April the Jazz Studies program hosts the annual KCMEA Jazz Day at Bakersfield College, an all-day festival featuring pro clinicians, masterclasses, and performances from regional student jazz ensembles. Find out more about the BC Jazz Studies program at www.bcjazz.org, on Instagram at @bcjazzstudies, or via email at kris.tiner@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Commercial Music
The Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement is an 18-unit, 6 course certificate which can be completed in one year or less. This program at Bakersfield College allows students to combine their passions for technology and music and will continue to be offered as fully in-person, hybrid, and fully online tracks. Students will gain basic knowledge in technologies crucial to the modern recording studio, including use of popular digital audio workstations such as Logic and Pro Tools. Exposure to sound synthesis will provide perspective on the infrastructure of today's music software. Experience with audio hardware and software, along with courses in music business and commercial music composition will provide skills necessary to pursue a career in audio engineering, production, performance, composition, promotion, publishing, and many other options. Alongside these courses, Panorama Studios, a fully outfitted recording studio and Panorama Recordings (http://panoramarecordings.com), a student-run record label, contribute to the program's presence in the region. Students also work with the Jazz Studies program to produce and perform in the annual Panorama Creative Music Summit (www.panoramarecordings.com/pcms). For more information, contact Dr. Josh Ottum at joshua.ottum@bakersfieldcollege.edu or 661-395-4044.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts is a component of both the liberal arts and general education programs. In addition to Acting and Technical Production classes, 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. For more information, contact Kimberly Chin at kchin@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Concert Band & Orchestra
The Concert Band and Orchestra are open to students who played wind, string, or percussion instruments in high school. Both groups perform a variety of repertoire in several concerts throughout the school year.
Renegade Band
www.BCRenegadeBand.org
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
www.BCDrumline.org
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
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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