The West Valley College Choral & Vocal Studies Program has a rich history dating back to the early 1970's. Under the leadership of Lou De La Rosa since 2004, the program has built upon this legacy, growing in quality and reputation and sending students to universities and conservatories all over the world. These transfer schools include Boston Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, Conservatorium Maastricht (Netherlands), Biola Conservatory of Music, Belmont University, Mannes School of Music, Berklee School of Music, University of North Texas at Denton, UCLA, CSU Fullerton, CSU Sacramento, CSU Chico, as well as San Jose State University.