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MUSIC
Intro to Highland Bagpipe & Drums
(HS-Adult) This is your chance to learn Highland
Drumming on Snare, Tenor, and Bass Drums.
Experience not necessary. Ages 14 and older
welcome. This course is ideal for those wanting to
begin learning Scottish Highland Bagpipes. Small
group instruction provided for pipes and drums
by members of the City of Rockford Pipe Band.
Information on materials needed provided in class.
No class 11/22.
• Course #: MUS 800 BLL
Reg Code: 7225 9/13-12/13
Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm
13 Sessions
BELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR Room 001
City of Rockford Pipe Band $43
Community Chamber Orchestra
(Adult) This class is open to instrumentalists of
intermediate and above abilities who are able to
read music. Music from various periods and styles
will be studied and performed in concerts. Bring your
instrument to the first class.
• Course #: MUS 800 RV3
Reg Code: 6945 8/29-11/30
Mondays, 7:15-9:30 pm
13 Sessions
RVC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CTR Room 0214
Michael C. Beert $45
Community Band
(Adult) Community band provides an opportunity for
the individual to continue with their instrumental
development through performing a variety of musical
styles in the concert band setting. New members
should contact the director at (815) 975-0478 or
email rvcband@hotmail.com . PREREQUISITE: Must
be proficient on a band instrument. Concert TBA. No
class 11/24
• Course #: MUS 809 RV4
Reg Code: 0964 8/25-12/8
Thursdays, 6:45-9:00 pm
15 Weeks
RVC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CTR Room 0214
Erik Oberg $43
Community Jazz Ensemble
(Adult) Open to jazz band instrumentalists who enjoy
a wide variety of jazz styles. Music performed will
be jazz band instrumentation. Performances with
the ensemble will include concerts at Rock Valley
College as well as other community concerts. New
members should contact the instructor prior to
first rehearsal. PREREQUISITE: Previous jazz band
experience, new students call instructor at (815) 921-
3357. No class 11/23.
• Course #: MUS 809 RV
Reg Code: 6963 9/14-12/7
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
15 Sessions
RVC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CTR Room 0214
Ken Stein $43
Old Towne Band
(Adult) This class specializes in performing turnof-the
century music including circus, marches,
novelties, ragtime, Dixieland, vaudeville, overtures,
etc. The band presents a formal concert each
semester and performs at various community
events. Note: Class size is limited; new members
should check with the instructor at the first class
meeting for any openings. Concerts: 12/2, 12/3.
PREREQUISITE: Ability to play a band instrument.
• Course #: MUS 809 RFD
Reg Code: 6962
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm 9/19-11/21
KEITH SCHOOL
Band Room
1 Jacoby Place, Rockford
Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm 11/28
RVC EDUCATIONAL RESOURSE CTR (Library)
Mark A. Rose 11 Sessions $43
Rock Valley Master Chorale
(Adult) The Rock Valley Master Chorale is a choir
of dedicated singers of all ages who enjoy learning
concert repertoire that is both challenging and
enriching. We bring music of the highest level to the
community through public concerts, and share our
talents in presenting outreach performances that
serve the wider community. If you are looking to
rekindle a choral experience that will recapture the
joy and the excellence of a wonderful high school
or college choir, we welcome you to join us soon.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition with the director
and accompanist. For more information call (815)
633-5859 or emailjwahlquist@comcast.net No class
3/15.
• Course #: MUS 806 RV4
Reg Code: 6959 9/13-12/6
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
13 Sessions
RVC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CTR Room 0214
John Wahlquist $60
Community Education Fall 2011 19
The Rock Valley Children’s Choirs, under the
direction of Leah Baskin, is a performing and
education choral organization established in 2002
with one small choir on the RVC campus. The
program has grown to four separate choruses,
“Do-Re-Mi Singers” for grades 1 through 3;
“Music Makers Chorus” for grades 4 through
8; Crescendo (formerly Master Singers) Choir,”
an audition-based choir for grades 6 through 8
(detailed descriptions for these in WHIZ KIDS
section), and “Encore” for grades 9 through 12.
The choir has sung in concert with the Rock
Valley Chorale, performed at the Coronado
Theater, toured at regional libraries and
museums, sung for the opening of a Smithsonian
Institute exhibition, participated in youth choral
festivals, and performed for public and private
civic groups in the Rock Valley College tri-county
area. In 2006 the Rock Valley Children’s Choir
formed a partnership with the Mendelssohn
Performing Arts Center.
Each week Leah Baskin, the choir’s director
brings a variety of learning experiences and
styles to the children’s rehearsals. Weekly
rehearsals and optional monthly Saturday
workshops provide many occasions for children
to grow both as singers and as responsible
citizens. The choir runs throughout the school
year with registration and tuition payments done
each semester.
Rock Valley Children’s Choir –
Encore!
(High School Students) Now in its fourth year, Encore
is the perfect place to sing for high school students
who have no room in their daily school schedules
for choir. Homeschoolers looking for a place to sing
and make new friends will find a warm welcome
in this ensemble, and of course, many graduating
eighth graders have asked to remain with the RVCC
organization as they continue their education into
high school. This ensemble will continue to set high
standards of musician ship and vocal development
through the use of the fine choral literature.
Materials fee of $20 payable to Mendelssohn
Performing Arts Center to be collected at the first
class. Final concert date: December 13
• Course #: MUS 807 MEND2
Register at first class 8/25-12/13
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm
MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
415 N. Church St, Rockford
Leah Baskin $150