Our orchestra is a jewel in Santa Barbara’s crown, a group that mirrors our community’s diversity, appreciation of the arts, and ability to unite to create something larger than any one of its individual parts. The symphony (and all to our performing groups) demonstrate the best in our community. SBCC students learn and receive mentoring from community members, who, together, realize some of the most challenging and beautiful art in the history of humankind. This united notion of mentoring is what makes a Community College music program wonderfully unique.