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Academic
Music
 Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers
The Moraine Chorale celebrates its 10th
season by performing five themed concerts that feature Broadway music, operatic,
patriotic, and holiday selections. The Chorale is a community-based choir
numbering more than 60 members. The Chamber Singers is an ensemble featuring
Moraine Valley students.
Individual tickets are $12 Adults; $10 Students,
Seniors, Moraine Valley Staff.
Performances are general admission and held in the Dorothy Menker Theater.
Interested
in participating in this group? Contact the director, Nick Thomas, at (708)
974-5755 or thomasn@morainevalley.edu.
Patriotic Concert
Friday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Menker Theater
Join Chorale Director Nicholas
Thomas for an evening of the best of the best patriotic music featuring the
Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers. Choral arrangements of favorites such as
The Battle Hymn of the Republic, The Stars and Stripes Forever,
God Bless
America, and a tribute to the Armed Forces. A small instrumental ensemble will
accompany the Chorale.
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Nick Thomas,
director of the Chorale Ensemble, begins his tenth year at Moraine
Valley, where he is the department chair of Fine Arts and Humanities. In
addition to directing the choir, Nick teaches Basic Musicianship and
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Concert Band
The Moraine Valley Concert Band is a student-based
instrumental ensemble. Rehearsing one evening each week, enrollment is open to
anyone who has prior experience playing a wind or percussion instrument.
Individual tickets are $12 Adults; $10 Students, Seniors, Moraine Valley Staff.
Performances are general admission and held in the Dorothy Menker Theater.
Interested
in participating in this group? Contact the director, Doug Bratt, at (708)
974-5215 or bratt@morainevalley.edu.
 Percussion
Ensemble
CRASH! BAM! BOOM! Ah, the sweet sounds
of a Moraine Valley Percussion Ensemble concert. Join us for eclectic music
played on instruments ranging from traditional to the very unusual. Hear lively
music of the Caribbean, rockin’ percussion grooves, jazz, and much more.
Admission is free. Performances are general admission and held in the John and
Angeline Oremus Theater.
The Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussionists.
Interested
in participating in this group? Contact the director, Doug Bratt, at (708)
974-5215 or bratt@morainevalley.edu.
 Jazz
Ensemble
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble
performs a range of jazz styles, including swing, blues, vocal jazz, guest
artists, and big-band during four concerts.
Individual tickets are $12 Adults; $10 Students, Seniors, Moraine Valley
Staff.
Performances are general admission and held in the Dorothy Menker Theater.
Interested
in participating in this group? Contact the director, Doug Bratt, at (708)
974-5215 or bratt@morainevalley.edu.
Summer
Concert
Thursday,
July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Menker Theater
Cool off with the swinging summer sounds of the Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble
in our second annual summer extravaganza. You'll feel like you're sittin' in at
the famous Reno club as the band features songs by legendary Kansas City
performers such and Count Basie, Benny Moten, Charlie Parker, Jimmy Rushing and
more!
Academic
Theater
The Academic Theater Department stages
a variety of shows including Broadway musicals, classics and comedy. Each
production begins with an open audition process for Moraine Valley students and
interested community members. If you are interested in auditioning, contact Dr.
Craig Rosen at rosen@morainevalley.edu or call
(708) 974-5432 for information.
Thurs.-Sat. performances at 7:30 p.m.
Sun. matinee at 3 p.m.
Theater Under the Stars:
The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
July 31-Aug. 2,
7:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and join us on the lawn. The Compleat
Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) is a whirlwind rollercoaster tribute to the
immortal bard. Three actors take on the daunting task of performing 37 plays and
154 sonnets in under two hours! Irreverent and hilarious, this comedy sensation
delights audiences and critics alike with a refreshing blend of madcap humor
that includes everything from puns and pratfalls to elaborate sight gags.
In the event of inclement weather, the production will be held indoors in the
Dorothy Menker Theater. Food is not allowed inside the theater. Alcohol is not
allowed on campus grounds.
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Dr. Craig Rosen
Craig Rosen, Ph.D., coordinator of
Academic Theater, has been at Moraine Valley since 2002. In addition to
teaching Acting, Theater History, and Theater Appreciation, Craig has
directed many shows at Moraine Valley, including Dracula, Tommy, and
The
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Programs, dates, times, prices and artists are subject to change without notice.
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