The Department of Music at San Jacinto College Central is one of the most dynamic and extensive music programs within the state. It regularly produces graduates who are sought by universities, for both their performance and technical skills. Students learn from skilled instructors who are active professionally as performers in the Houston area. Students and faculty perform regularly in recitals and concerts, and guest artists present workshop on campus frequently. The internationally renowned Monday Jazz Ensemble has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and at New York's Carnegie Hall.
Academic credit is awarded for all performance ensembles.
The Department of Music maintains an annual series of outstanding performances, clinics, seminars, master classes, and festivals throughout the year. Orchestra Private Music Lessons are offered in piano, organ, voice, percussion, guitar, clarinet, and all orchestral and wind instruments. In addition, class piano, class voice, and class guitar are offered. Private lessons are available to both music majors and general students. The Associate of Arts in Music degree is designed to prepare students to pursue a Bachelor's degree in performance, music education, music theory, or music history.