SRJC Music Department

12/17/2025

Please join our applied and class piano students for an end-of-term piano recital. Beginning through advanced pianists will perform in this free program on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm in Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Campus.

12/12/2025

TONIGHT!
SRJC Orchestra presents: Shining Stars
A night of outstanding soloists featuring SRJC student Nathra Kem, timpani; Steve Hoffman, bass; Dan Norris, trumpet; and Rachel Walters Steiner, soprano.
December 12, 7:30pm in Burbank Auditorium
For tickets click on EVENTS on music.santarosa.edu

12/11/2025

Music Department’s end of the semester concerts. See you there! 🎶

11/07/2025

TONIGHT!
Bennett Friedman Jazz Quartet, 7:30PM, Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall), SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
General admission $15, students & seniors $10

10/18/2025

Saturday, October 18th at 7:30pm
Step into the world of heroes, villains, and epic adventures as SRJC’s Jazz Band and Symphonic Band present Epic Tales: Music from Film & Games!
The Jazz Band opens the evening with Thad Jones’ powerhouse swing chart Big Dipper, Drew Zaremba’s Pistachio, the gamer anthem Megalovania from Undertale, and the superhero swagger of The Incredibles.
The Symphonic Band then takes the stage with Mussorgsky’s thrilling Night on Bald Mountain, the triumphant Dam Busters March, and various film & video game music such as Minecraft.
This performance is dedicated in memory of Natalee Fisher—a celebration of music, storytelling, and the joy of bringing our community together.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/srjc-bands-epic-tales-music-from-film-games-tickets-1621877321729?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/17/2025

TONIGHT!!
Come with us on an adventure through the soundscapes of music from Nordic lands. The program will include a lively variety of music by Sibelius, Grieg, Halvorsen, Groven and Gade. The concert features SRJC faculty Rudolf Budginas performing the first movement of Grieg's epic piano concerto.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-adventures-tickets-1661455430919?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwNfnChjbGNrA1-brmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe12qLke24vXPLzBgGntV6AhjCLqLAKZDTtYH96jnmmxtbubtzrWdol0bdZzg_aem_N5C9uN86lkSjMwniiswFjw

09/27/2025

You're an inspiration and we appreciate you Ryan!

From silence to song, Ryan Woodard’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.
Diagnosed with autism at age 3 and nonverbal until 9, Ryan found his authentic voice through music. By 11, he was jamming on stage with blues legend Buddy Guy. Today, at just 18, this Santa Rosa native is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and frontman of the Ryan Woodard Band, blending blues, funk, classic rock, and surf.
Ryan’s story has already caught national attention — from viral performances with 10M+ views, to receiving a guitar and personal note from John Mayer himself. 🌍
Now an SRJC student, Ryan is honing his craft in music theory, songwriting, and recording — turning dreams of world tours and Grammys into a future within reach.
Read about Ryan’s success, resilience, and authenticity at stories.santarosa.edu. His music is a powerful reminder that limitations don’t define us — passion does.

09/19/2025

The Beatles Guitar Project Rock Orchestra.
A collaboration with Santa Rosa Junior College music students.
Two shows at Burbank Auditorium.
Saturday, September 27 at 4pm and Sunday, September 28 at 2pm.
See music.santarosa.edu/events for tickets and more information. See you there!

09/19/2025

"Dr. Rudolf Budginas performed at the international "State of the Arts Night" in Washington, D.C., an event organized by the European Union. Joining him on bass was James Paterson, a student from the SRJC Music Department, who stepped in at the last minute to substitute for the original bassist."

08/29/2025

Come explore and be a part of the SRJC Music Department!

08/29/2025

We would like to congratulate Nathra Kem on achieving a percussion position with the North State Symphony. An SRJC student, percussionist, and our very own band manager. Congrats Nathra!