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Learn the Blues with
“Wheatbread Johnson”
Blues Guitar and Bass
(Ages 12 and Up) Learn blues guitar or bass with
Chicago’s own Wheatbread Johnson. Beginning
guitar and bass skills will be presented in the
entertaining framework of learning the Blues
form. Instruction includes music notation, sightreading,
and ensemble playing with detailed
instruction on technique by physical example and
printed materials. Stylistic examples provided by
instructor and by recordings. Because the Blues is
the foundation of American Jazz, Rock and Ethnic
forms, skills acquired in this class will provide
students with a foundation for further study. No
experience required. Bring electric, acoustic or bass
guitar to class. Class may be repeated with new
songs each semester.
• Course #: MUS 802 RV
Reg Code: 6947 9/17-11/19
Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 am
10 Sessions
RVC CLASSROOM II Room 123
Wheatbread Johnson $89
MUSIC
Intermediate Blues Guitar and Bass
(Age 12 and Up) Learn Blues history and
intermediate guitar or bass skills with Chicago’s own
Wheatbread Johnson. Build on what you’ve learned
in “Beginning Blues Guitar and Bass” while learning
the blues from its Mississippi roots to modern
Chicago Blues. This is also a great course for anyone
with a few guitar lessons under their belt. Learn
some fundamental music theory, ensemble playing
improvisation, and sight-reading at the same time.
Bring electric, acoustic, or bass guitar to class. Class
may be repeated with new songs each semester.
PREREQUISITE: Beginning Blues Guitar and Bass or
instructor consent.
• Course #: MUS 802 RV3
Reg Code: 6949 9/13-11/15
Tuesdays, 11:15 am-1:15 pm
10 Sessions
RVC CLASSROOM II Room 123
Wheatbread Johnson $89
• Course #: MUS 802 RV2
Reg Code: 6948 9/17-11/19
Saturdays, 11:15 am-1:15 pm
10 Sessions
RVC CLASSROOM II Room 123
Wheatbread Johnson $89
Community Education Fall 2011
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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, and
“Encore” for grades 9 through 12 (see detailed description for Encore in CE-Adult section). 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.
RVC Children’s Choir – Do Re Mi
(Grades 1-3) No auditions required for this beginning
choir for eager third, second, and mature first
graders. Rehearsals include activities designed
to help students become better singers and
better musicians. The beginnings of correct vocal
technique, ear training games, simple note reading
and rhythm reading activities, music games, dancing,
and playing simple instruments will be part of our
weekly rehearsal (In other words, we have fun
while learning!) This choir performs two concerts
during each semester along with the older choirs.
PREREQUISITE: Parents of first graders should
contact the director Leah Baskin, at (815) 229-3413
about readiness expectations before registering
their children. Bring $10 material fee payable to
Mendelssohn at first class.
Final concert date: December 13.
Register at first class 9/12-12/13
Mondays, 4:00-5:30 pm
SPRING CREEK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
4500 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford
(On Springbrook at Spring Creek and Alpine
intersection)
Leah Baskin $125
Rock Valley Children’s Choir -
Music Makers
(Grades 4-8) No auditions required for Music Makers
Choir, just a desire to enjoy making music together
with new friends! Each week children learn how to
improve their voices through basic vocal techniques,
sing new or traditional songs and choral literature.
Although the primary emphasis of the class is
learning to sing correctly, there are opportunities
for dancing and movement, music games, or playing
instruments. Sessions are designed to help students
become better musicians (and have fun!). Two
concerts and other smaller performance options are
part of each semester’s presentations. Bring $10
material fee payable to Mendelssohn at first class.
Final concert date: December 13.
Register at first class 9/6-12/13
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
415 N. Church St, Rockford
Leah Baskin $150
Rock Valley Children’s Choir –
Crescendo (formerly Master Singers)
(Grades 6-8) Singers in this advanced choir have
opportunities for performances at off campus
venues. Placement is determined by vocal ability and
achievement in music skills such as sight reading
and score interpretation. Crescendo Singers are the
leaders and role models for all RVCC singers. Their
love of singing is expressed by their commitment
to the choir and to each other. Members perform
in two all-choir concerts each semester and also
have opportunities for performances at off campus
venues. Please call Leah Baskin at (815) 229-3413 or
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center at (815) 964-
9713 to set up an audition. PREREQUISITE: Incoming
6th graders will audition, as will first time 7th and
8th graders. Singers may also register for the Music
Makers Chorus and then audition the first two weeks
for Crescendo Singers Choir. Bring $20 material fee
payable to Mendelssohn at first class.
Final concert date: December 13.
Register at first class 8/25-12/13
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
415 N. Church St, Rockford
Leah Baskin $150