The Brass Program of the SJSU School of Music and Dance is expanding rapidly and counts among its faculty some of the best brass instructors in the San Francisco Bay area. A variety of performing opportunities are available for students, including regular studio recitals and Listening Hour Concerts, which are organized by the School of Music and Dance and are open to the public. A number of excellent student ensembles also are available, including various brass chamber music groups, the University bands, Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz Orchestra, and various jazz combos.<br><br>The Bachelor of Music, Concentration in Performance, offered by the School of Music and Dance, is designed for students intending to pursue careers as professional singers or instrumentalists. In addition to the core music courses, the program includes weekly 60-minute private lessons and participation in large ensembles such as choirs, bands, symphony orchestra, and opera theater. Students also perform regularly as soloists and as chamber musicians, both in closed studio classes and in public recitals. In addition to their regular course of study, students are required to present both junior and senior recitals.