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Santa Clara High School Bruin Music, under the direction of Johnny Erdman, offers a vibrant and comprehensive music program for students of all skill levels.

The program boasts five curricular ensembles, providing a strong foundation in instrumental and vocal performance: two concert choirs, two symphonic bands, and a string orchestra. Beyond the classroom, students can further explore their musical passions through a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including a dynamic marching band, a captivating winterguard, and various chamber ensembles

such as mariachi, clarinet choir, saxophone ensemble, strolling strings, and more. Join us and experience the Bruin Music difference!

08/17/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 20th, for our Dining for Dollars night at MOD Pizza (2000 El Camino Real, Suite 15)!

A generous 25% of sales from your purchases will be donated to the Santa Clara Music Boosters to support our music programs.

08/04/2026

As summer ends and the school year begins, fall marks the return of marching band season. The members had a great week at Band Camp last month, and it's already shaping up to be another fantastic season of marching band at SCHS! We are thrilled to share that our 2026 field show, "Prisoners of Time," features music by Fall Out Boy, Hans Zimmer, and Kate Bush. Check out the attached flyer for our game and competition schedule and come out to see the marching band perform live!

07/13/2026

Band Camp kicks off next week!! We will meet on Monday, July 20th, Wednesday, July 22nd, and Friday, July 24th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Newcomers are always welcome, and no prior experience is required to join, so bring a friend along to share in the fun!

Please wear comfortable athletic clothing suitable for outdoor movement and remember to bring a large water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a lunch.

If you have any questions, please email our Music Director, Mr. Erdman, at [email protected].

06/01/2026

Thanks so much to Michele Fernández for spending some time with our Symphonic Band, and to the Santa Clara Vanguard for helping to organize this clinic!

05/26/2026

We are honored to share that the NAMM Foundation has named Santa Clara High School as a recipient of the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award. This national designation celebrates schools across the United States for their dedication to music education and for ensuring that high-quality music learning is accessible to all students. This incredible honor is a direct reflection of the hard work of our student musicians and the unwavering support of our families and community.

A huge thanks for all of the support and for keeping music a massive part of what makes Santa Clara High School and Santa Clara Unified School District so special.

05/22/2026

The stage is set!

We hope to see you tonight at 7:00 in the SCHS Large Gym for our Pops Concert!

05/18/2026

Santa Clara Unified School District was well represented this past weekend during the San Jose Wind Symphony recording session at Skywalker Sound. Mr. Bacon (elementary), Mr. Aduan (Adrian C. Wilcox High School), Mr. South (retired) & Erdman (Santa Clara High School)

05/13/2026

Join us for the annual Pops Concert on Friday, May 22nd, at 7:00 pm in the SCHS Large Gym! This evening celebrates a year of hard work and incredible music-making by the SCHS student-musicians. The program will feature our Concert Choirs, String Orchestra, Symphonic Bands, and several chamber groups performing hits from Broadway, Top Gun, Star Trek, Beauty and the Beast, and more. As always, admission to our Pops Concert is free.

05/11/2026

We had an incredible turnout this past Saturday for our Mini Band Camp! It was great to see so many new faces experiencing a day as a member of the SCHS Bruin Marching Band. We look forward to getting the band back together this summer for our Summer Band Camp, which kicks off on July 20th.

04/27/2026

Join us for Mini Band Camp on Saturday, May 9th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Santa Clara High School. This introductory rehearsal offers potential new members a firsthand look at the SCHS Marching Band experience. No prior experience is required to join, and we encourage you to bring a friend along to share in the fun.

To ensure a great day, please wear comfortable athletic clothing suitable for outdoor movement. Remember to bring a large water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a snack. Refill stations will be available on-site to help you stay hydrated.

Participants should bring their own wind instruments or percussion sticks and mallets, while the school will provide all necessary equipment for those interested in Colorguard. We look forward to seeing you there for an exciting afternoon of music and marching.

Address

3000 Benton Street
Santa Clara, CA
95051

Telephone

(408) 423-2708

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