Moraine Valley Community College || Fine and Performing Arts Center

Adult Theater and Music Classes

FALL 2013

Adult Theater Classes

Adult Improv
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Second City, The Improv Olympic are all examples of what can be done with improvisation. Learn the basics of what these performers have perfected. This eight-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 to every actor for recovery in a scene and honest reaction. No class on March 13.

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
TH4-300-200	6:30-8:30 p.m.	M	1/23/13	8 Weeks	F120	$100

Advanced Adult Improv
This class is designed for the student who desires to improve their improvisational skills. Students will participate in a series of exercises and skits that will hone their improvisational skills. This eight-week class 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 Feb. 26 and March 12.

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
TH4-301-200	6:30-8:30 p.m.	T	1/22/13	8 Weeks	F150	$100

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 on 11/28/13.
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Peng Hu

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-113-200	6-7 p.m.	R	9/5/13	12 Weeks	F120	$100

Class Violin for Adults, Beginning II
Continuation of Violin I. Student will learn more technical skills such as intonation, rhythm, tone quality and articulation, etc. Students will be required to play cooperatively as a group. Book required. No class on 11/28/13.
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Peng Hu

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-213-200	7-8 p.m.	R	9/5/13	12 Weeks	F120	$100

Class Violin for Adults, Beginning III
Continuation of Violin II. Student will learn more technical skills such as intonation, rhythm, tone quality and articulation, etc. Students will be required to play cooperatively as a group. Book required. No class on 11/28/13.
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Peng Hu

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-313-200	8-9 p.m.	R	9/5/13	12 Weeks	F120	$100

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.
Instructor: Victoria Lowczyk

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-240-170	3-4 p.m.	M	1/14/13	16 Weeks	F120	$95

Adult Chorale
An auditioned, adult choir performing patriotic and Broadway repertoire. Students must be mature, experienced singers with a desire to perform. Call (708) 974-5755 for information.
Instructor: Nick Thomas

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-220-200	7-9 p.m.	M	8/26/13	16 Weeks	F127	$25

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. Call (708) 974-5215 for information.
Instructor: Doug Bratt

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-308-200	7-9 p.m.	T	8/27/13	17 Weeks	F127	$25

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. Ages 16 to adult. Call (708) 974-5215 for information. No class on 11/27/13.
Instructor: Doug Bratt

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-310-200	7-9 p.m.	R	8/29/13	16 Weeks	F127	$25

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 on 11/27/13.
Instructor: Tammi Carlson

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-161-170	4-6 p.m.	W	8/28/13	17 Weeks	F150	$25

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. Member 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 announced during the first weeks). Ages 15 to adult. Director’s required approval for members will be during first two classes. Call (708) 974-5215 for more information. No class on 11/27/13.
Instructor: Doug Bratt

Course	Time	Days	Dates	Duration	Room	Fee
MU4-309-170	4:30-6:30 p.m.	W	8/28/13	17 Weeks	F127	$50