The largest choral group on campus, the American River College Choir offers the vocal performer the opportunity to sing in an organization with musical standards which will insure a rich choral experience for both the performer and audience. The Concert Band to those who have previous experience playing a brass, percussion, or woodwind instrument. All styles of music are performed including classics, 'pops', marches, and pep band. The band performs two evening concerts each semester. A few other select performances may be added.
Emphasis is on learning and enjoying music making.
These active organizations perform throughout the community and state. This select musical organization has developed an outstanding local, state and national reputation for its superb vocal jazz stylings. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble travels throughout the state of California participationg in festivals and clinics. The Commercial Music Ensemble is the performance group of the Commercial Music Program. It typically performs styles such as rock, rhythm and blues, funk jazz swing, bebop, pop, country, and ethnic music.