The Music Program at Moraine Valley Community College offers college students and community members many ways to achieve their musical goals. Featured performances include two choral groups, two jazz combos, jazz ensemble, concert band, flute choir, community orchestra and percussion ensemble. Learn more about Moraine Valley Community College Music Ensembles.
Select performances may be available to live stream for free. All Academic Music performances take place in the Dorothy Menker Theater unless noted. Chorale performances are reserved seating; all other performances are general admission.
Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers
The Moraine Chorale celebrates its 24th season performing five themed concerts, including Broadway music, patriotic, and holiday selections with a small chamber orchestra. The Chorale is a community-based choir with more than 80 members. The Chamber Singers is an ensemble featuring Moraine Valley students.
All tickets for Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers concerts are $12
2022-23 Series
An Evening of Irish Music and Song
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Patriotic Concert
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Broadway/Pop/Motion Picture Spectacular!
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble
Free admission
Swinging into their 25th season, this 20-member big band explores a wide range of big band styles from the classic swing to soulful blues, burning Latin jazz to gritty funk.
2022-23 Series
“A Swingin’ Affair!” Moraine Valley Jazz Salutes the Great Jazz Vocalists
Featuring Vocalist, Amanda Wolff
Friday, March 10, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Swingin’ Summer Jazz!
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Friday, May 5, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Join us as we celebrate Doug Bratt’s 20th anniversary season directing the Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble. Joining Doug and the band will be a host of amazing musical friends and band alumni!
Moraine Valley Concert Band
Free admission
The Moraine Valley Concert Band presents their 17th season with three themed concerts including our annual holiday concert, a celebration of diverse and emerging voices for wind band, and a concert of favorites as chosen by the Moraine Valley Concert Band members.
2022-23 Series
Celebrating New and Diverse Voices
Sunday, March 5, 2023, 3 p.m.
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An Afternoon of Band Member Favorites!
Sunday, May 7, 2023, 3 p.m.
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Moraine Valley Percussion Ensemble
Free admission
The always entertaining and engaging percussion ensemble presents their 17th season featuring two dynamic, high-energy performances filled with a wide range of music styles as performed on marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, drum set, timpani, bongos, congas, trash cans, cookware, cowbells and much more!
2022-23 Series
Percussion Comedy and Pops Night
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Moraine Valley Orchestra
Free admission
Student and community musicians of the Moraine Valley Orchestra delight audiences with classical music from the Baroque era to current times.
2022-23 Series
The Passionate & Playful Orchestra
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 3 p.m.
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The Moraine Valley Orchestra welcomes Chicagoland's favorite violinist, Linda Veleckis Nussbaum, performing Camille Saint-Saëns' passionate & energetic "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso". Also, on the concert are excerpts from Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 1". Brahms paid homage to Beethoven by writing in his style. Brahms' also paid the price for such a tribute as critics dub Brahms' symphony, "Beethoven's 10th".
Faculty and Student Events
Free Admission
2022-23 Series
Music Student Recitals
Recital Hall (F120) and John and Angeline Oremus Theater
Spring 2023 Recital
Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
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Summer 2023 Recital
Monday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.
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Moraine Valley Jazz Combo
Free admission
John and Angeline Oremus Theater
Comprised of both students and community members, the jazz combo celebrates a wide range of music styles such as jazz, funk, soul and Latin while exploring the art of small group improvisation.
2022-23 Series
Jazz Combo Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
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Moraine Valley Flute Choir
Free admission
John and Angeline Oremus Theater
The Flute Choir explores flute music from a wide range of eras and styles.
To watch past performances, visit the Moraine Valley Flute Choir’s Youtube Channel.
2022-23 Series
Flute Hijinx
It's director's picks! Come join the fun with titles like "Three Crotchety Cats," The Moldau" and "The Bird Song."
Friday, March 31, 2023, 7 p.m.
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