Music and Drama Programs
The college established the nation's first college jazz band in 1946, under the direction of Bud Young, who was succeeded by Dick Crest. The college's choral groups were led from 1931 to 1964 by Fred Roehr, who was succeeded by Galen Marshall (born 1934 in Greensburg, Kansas). Marshall founded the Masterworks Chorale in September 1964, a community organization that continues to this day, now under the leadership of Dr. Bryan Baker. Roehr retired in 1968, after 37 years on the faculty.
The college maintained an active drama department for many years, presenting plays such as Oedipus Rex and Waiting for Godot, before Cañada College took over drama productions for the San Mateo County Community College District.
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