Enrollment information

No Audition is necessary for Symphonic Band (winds, brass, percussion, upright bass), or Orchestra (strings, harp). Piano players will need to audition for the appropriate music class.

Course enrollment will take place in March/April. Students who do not audition will be automatically placed in Symphonic Band. After auditions, students will be contacted about any schedule changes that need to be made to place students in the appropriate level music class. Auditions will take place on Monday April 12-Thursday April 15. Students may sign up for an audition time online as soon as all CCA students are selected. Email/call Mrs. Villanova for any clarifications or questions you may have. Students who miss these dates must call or email Mrs. Villanova to set up a time to audition.

• download Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band audition information HERE
• Schedule an audition appointment for WIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ BAND, or ROCK BAND (link available after 2/8)
• Undecided? See the listings below and the links to the left to explore Envision Music options at Canyon Crest Academy

Envision Conservatory Auditions

• please check the Envision Program audition page for information about the Summer auditions for the 2010-2011 school year. You must have a current application on file to audition.

Welcome to CCA!

The Envision program at CCA offers a great variety of options for new students. The 4x4 schedule and our fantastic CCA Counselors make it possible for students to enjoy a rigorous academic schedule and explore a wealth of elective opportunities. The music department offers several semester and year long courses. Please feel free to contact Amy Villanova, Anne Whattoff, Vikas Srivastava or Rosanne Valenzuala for information about our current class offerings and our future plans. I encourage you to read the descriptions below and also peek through their class pages to learn about the day to day class activities. You can see pictures and hear audio samples of a variety of music activites by clicking on the media gallery link to the left.

• Symphonic Band- Symphonic Band is a year long performance based class. Students leaving middle school are generally best prepared for the Symphonic Band level. In this class we perform music from all styles and really work on the fundamentals of musicianship necessary to be successful in the more advanced classes. This is not a beginning level class.
• Wind Ensemble - Wind Ensemble is an audition-only year long performance based class. Students in this class perform advanced high school and collegiate literature in all styles. Emphasis on ensemble technique and advancing individual musicianship are stressed in this course. Auditions will be held in March/April for current and incoming students. Audition requirements can be found here
• Jazz Band- The CCA Jazz Ensemble is an audition-only year long performance based class. Jazz Ensemble students are CCA's most portable ensemble and often represent our school at off campus performances. This class performs with traditional big band instrumentation and occasional guest soloists on other instruments. The students learn a variety of jazz styles, study jazz history and theory, as well as hone their improvisational skills. Space is limited in this class based on instrumentation. Auditions will be held in march/April for current and incoming students. Audition requirements can be found here
• Orchestra-Orchestra is a year long performanced based class that focuses on String pedagogy, ensemble playing techniques and advancing individual musicianship. While there is no initial audition, this is not a beginning level class. Chair placement auditions will take place during the first week of school. Chamber groups may be selected out of the orchestra to work at at different levels (advanced, string quartet, etc)
• Rock Band-Guitar-The Guitar class is taught by Anne Whattoff. Please refer to her website for more information. This class includes bassists, drummers and singers and creates rock bands from within the class. Students are also given very specialized instruction in guitar through our artists in residence.
• ROP AUDIO TECH I-MIDI Composition-The CCA MIDI lab is a state of the art computer/music technology center. We have current music industry software and hardware. Students in the MIDI series learn the basics of electronic music composition and expand into sound engineering and music business practices.
• ROP AUDIO TECH II-Recording Arts-Students continue their electronic music training in the MIDI lab and work with Pro-tools software. Students experience different live recording situations in a very hands on manner.

• Envision Conservatory-Taught by Amy Villanova and Anne Whattoff. The conservatory program is an extended day class where students earn High School credit for their participation in a specialty program designed to prepare them for the rigorous demands of professional and collegiate music programs. Students perform in large ensembles, chamber groups and solo works, work with artists in residence who are professionals in their own fields, as well as currently earn college credit through MiraCosta College for their coursework in Music History and Music theory. You can see pictures of their production, DeConstruction on the Envision Gallery page, as well as learn more about them through the music conservatory pages on our websites!