Vocal Ensembles

Chamber Choir - MUS 45

Chamber Choir is a traditional choral ensemble at Las Positas College. This group performs both on and off campus, including festival and touring opportunities. Styles of music range from classic major works to modern contemporary compositions. Emphasis on development of vocal ensemble concepts, improvements in vocal technique and musicianship, and effective performance practices. 

• Meeting times: Tue/Thu - 12:30-2:35pm
• Additional TBA Hours TBD
• The ensemble is under the direction of Andreas Preponis.
• apreponis@laspositascollege.edu

There is currently no audition for Chamber Choir. Anyone is welcome to join. However, there are placement activities at the beginning of the semester, which require some preparation.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble - MUS 46

“BayBop” is the vocal jazz ensemble at Las Positas College. A modern-day cross between choir and jazz band, this group explores repertoire from all types of music, including jazz, R&B, pop, rock, funk, and anything in between. The group travels to vocal jazz festivals regularly and performs both on and off campus. Emphasis on jazz vocal style, development of musicianship, understanding of music technology, and effective performance practices.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble meets:

• Mon/Wed - 12:30-2:35pm
• Additional TBA Hours TBD
•  The ensemble is directed by Andreas Preponis.
• apreponis@laspositascollege.edu

An audition is required after enrollment on Class-Web.

Concert Choir - MUS 44

Concert Choir is currently not offered. We are looking to bring it back in Summer of 2025.