Enrollment Options for the SMC Orchestra

Departmental Policy

Each participant in an SMC ensemble must enroll for credit before the end of the second week of the course. Upon completing the maximum number of enrollments, the instructor may invite continued participation through SMC Community Education as a “community member” (excluding Musical Theatre). In rare and extraordinary circumstances, a director may make exceptions to this policy.

Below are instructions for how to participate..

Enrollment Information

Music 74: Symphony Orchestra

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Enrolling as a Student

To participate in an ensemble as a student, you will first need to apply and be accepted to Santa Monica College. This may take anywhere from 2 to 7 days to process.
If you are trying to register after the first day of class, you may need an authorization from the instructor. Email them to request it.

Joining as a "Community Member"

The cost for Community Members is $89, as of Spring 2022. We do not currently have a mechanism to waive or reduce the fee for students who qualify for the usual for-credit unit fee waiver. If you are a student who qualifies for the for-credit fee waiver for an ensemble experience that is required for success for your educational goals but cannot pay the $89 fee, please reach out to the music department to strategize a solution.

Community participants will enroll and pay the fee directly at the Community Education website. Directions may be downloaded for reference.