Janice Anne Howell Corbin

Jan Corbin gave me my first scholarship for vocal music in Community College as an honor society graduate from high school. She was the inspiration for many of my hairstyles after college and the wonderful music she taught us as well as the wonderful pieces she and Ms. Robbins trained me for kept me alive through military service and nursing career-still now I remember her with great fondness. May her soul rest in peace and her family be blessed.

I remember asking Mrs. Corbin when she was young if this is exactly what she wanted to be. She said to me that all she wanted was to direct a choir when she was younger. So she did make that a reality. But I was astonished. A woman being the head chair of the music department. I too had Mrs. Corbin for one summer and she assisted me in getting a music scholarship at San Jac. I was also in her chior class. I have had alot of music teachers. There are a few that you will never forget.
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As I am writing this, I still can't believe Mrs. Corbin is no longer with us. I attened San Jac 1997-2000. I was a Music Education Major and played in the bands. Mrs. Corbin was always there for me if I ever needed help with anything. I was never in choir, however I asked her if I could take voice lessons one summer, even though I was an instrumental major.

She said that she'd love to and was really excited about it! I didn't have much of a good voice, but that summer I fell in...

I have been in choir or involved in music my whole life. Then I came to San Jac in 1998 thinking I needed to get a degree that I could "do something with." So, I tried Restaurant Management. After 1 semester I was so miserable without my music, that I went and talked with Jan Corbin. I joined the very next day and was in the SJCC music department for the next 5 years - and ended up getting my Associate Degree, in music performance. Mrs. Corbin is probably the one person that has had the MOST...

what to say... its hard to come up with words that describe the mark that Mrs. Corbin left on my...well all our lives-especially without crying. She was a beautiful person full of vigor and life. Out of all the voice teachers and choir directors i have ever had, she takes the cake. She could turn a tone deaf toad into opera headliner. My hat's off to you Mrs. Corbin, I know your directing the angel choir now so send a couple of those hallelujas this way- we'll listen when the wind blows.

Ms. Corbin was my choir teacher for three years and I was her student assistant for two of them. She was the kind of person you just wanted to be around. She was a light that people gravitated to. She is one of the most influential people in my life. I loved her like I loved my own mother. My heart aches that she is gone, but if anyone deserver’s heaven, she does. I will never forget her and what she taught me about music, but mostly, what she taught me about life. I love you Ms. Corbin. Amy

I loved her so much, I only wish I could have seen her again. She was like my second mom. Wow, I will surely miss her. She was my inspiration. She believed in me and boy was she one happy spunky lady! If it was not for her believing in me, I would not be here now pursuing this career in opera. I will miss her so much. May she now sing wish the angels in heaven where she truly belongs. God loved her so much he just snatched her away to a better place. I guess it's true what they say about God...

The last time I spoke with Jan Corbin, she was encouraging me, pushing me, and telling me I could do anything I set my mind to. I will always remember and appreciate her spunk, her liveliness, and her absolute love for music. She was the little dark-haired, doe-eyed, petite angel that helped keep me inspired and reminded me why I sing. Thank you Jan...God speed.

Ms. Corbin was my choir teacher and most importantly, my voice teacher in the early 90's. She believed in this insecure, bumbling guy, and assured me that I was a winner. Because of her belief, I learned to stand tall, sing out, and respect myself! Oh yeah, and that sopranos can teach tenors to sing!:0)
Thank you Ms. Corbin for everything. I LOVE YOU!