Spring 2012

Adult Music Classes
CLASS VIOLIN FOR ADULTS, BEGINNING
Students will learn basic fundamentals of violin playing and technique including knowledge of pitch, rhythm and reading music. Book required. No class 3/15.  Capacity: 12.   Instructor: Peng Hu.

CLASS VIOLIN FOR ADULTS, BEGINNING II
Continuation of Violin I.  Students will learn more technical skills such as intonation, rhythm, tone quality and articulation, etc.  Student will be required to play cooperatively as a group. Book required.  No class 3/15.  Capacity: 12.   Instructor: Peng Hu.

CLASS VIOLIN FOR ADULTS, BEGINNING III 
Continuation of Violin II.  Students will continue learning more technical skills such as intonation, rhythm, tone quality and articulation, etc.  Student will be required to play cooperatively as a group.  Book required.  No class 3/15.   Capacity:  12.    Instructor:  Peng Hu

CLASS GUITAR FOR ADULTS, BEGINNING
Students will learn basic fundamentals of playing guitar, reading music, chord charts and strumming rhythms.  Book required. No class on 3/13.    Capacity: 15  Instructor:  Linda Kelley

CLASS GUITAR FOR ADULTS, BEGINNING II
Continuation of guitar class for adults.  Will build skills introduced in Beginning Guitar for Adults.  Book required. Capacity: 15.  Instructor: Linda Kelley

 MORAINE VALLEY FLUTE CHOIR
This course allows intermediate and advanced flute students, through rehearsal and performance venues, to explore music from various eras and cultures. Students will develop playing and performance skills, improve sight reading, explore a variety of repertoire, enhance teamwork and develop leadership qualities. No class 3/14.
Instructor: Tammi Carlson

ADULT CHORALE
An auditioned, adult choir, performing repertoire of outstanding choral works from all eras. Students must be mature, experienced singers with a desire to perform. Required audition for new members will be during the first class. Call (708) 974-5755 for information. Instructor: Nick Thomas

CLASS VOICE II
This course continues the study of basic vocal technique and will introduce singing in harmony and duet singing.  Basic theory and phonetic alphabet will be learned and applied to singing. Prerequisite: Class voice (MUS117) or permission of the instructor. No class on 2/20,and 3/12. Instructor: Victoria Lowczyk

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY JAZZ BAND
An auditioned adult jazz band, performing a variety of repertoire of outstanding jazz works. Students must be mature, experienced instrumentalists with a desire to perform. Conductor's required approval for new members will be during the first two classes. No class on 3/13. Call (708) 974-5215 for more information.   Instructor:  Doug Bratt

MORAINE VALLEY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
This group of percussionists is dedicated to the performance and exploration of music such as ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and jazz as transcribed for this unique instrumentation. The ensemble will perform several concerts each semester both on and off campus. Members need not have a percussion background in order to participate, but should possess basic to intermediate music reading skills. Note that after the first few rehearsals, occasional rehearsals will be broken down into smaller trios, quartets, and quintets and may not require member's attendance for the full rehearsal (schedule TBA during the first few weeks). Ages 15 to adult. Director's required approval for members will be during the first two classes. No class on 3/14. Call (708) 974-5215 for information. Instructor: Doug Bratt

MORAINE VALLEY CONCERT BAND
An adult symphonic concert band that performs a wide variety of music including traditional marches, musicals, and contemporary works. This group performs several concerts each year, both on and off campus. Open to wind or percussion instrumentalists with a desire to perform, however, previous band experience is helpful. Director's required approval for new members will be during the first two classes. Seating audition for members will be held during the first rehearsal. No class on 3/15.  Ages 16 to adult. Call (708) 974-5215 for information. Instructor: Doug Bratt

ADULT THEATER CLASSES
ADULT IMPROV
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Second City, The Improv Olympic are examples of what can be done with improvisation. Learn the basics of what these performers have perfected. This twelve-week class will serve as the students' introduction to the fun and challenging world of improvisation. Students will learn the rules of improv and be introduced to a variety of games and skits that will promote on the spot thinking and reactions. The skills learned in improvisation are essential tools to every actor for recovery in a scene and honest reactions. No class on 3/14.  Capacity: 15.  Instructor: TBA

ADVANCED ADULT IMPROV
This class is designed for the students who desire to improve their improvisational skills. Students will participate in a series of exercises and skits that will hone their improvisational skills. This twelve-week course will push then break the rules of improv as an exercise in the students' development. Prerequisite: Intro to Adult Improv (TH4-300) or instructor's approval. No class on 2/28 and 3/13. Capacity: 15. Instructor:  TBA