Join a College of Lake County music ensemble this fall!
Community members who enjoy performing with others and love music are invited to join a College of Lake County choral or instrumental ensemble. Fall Semester classes start Aug. 21, and groups that are open by audition have scheduled auditions for the first two weeks of classes. Musicians can choose from five instrumental ensembles or four choirs and can either earn college credit or enroll as a noncredit (personal enrichment) student.
Auditions for selective ensembles including CLC Singers, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble and Monday Night Jazz Ensemble will be held during the first two week of classes. For information, contact the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts division at (847) 543-2040. Concert information is available at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
Instrumental ensemble descriptions; audition and registration information
Monday Night Jazz Ensemble: CLC's most advanced jazz ensemble rehearses from 7:30-9 p.m. on Mondays and is open by audition. Performs two concerts per semester with professional guest artists. Auditions for saxophones, trumpets and trombones: Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Room P101. Auditions for guitar, piano, bass and drums: Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Room P101. For audition information, contact the director, Dr. Michael Flack, at (847) 543-2566 or mflack@clcillinois.edu. Registration information: credit MUS 223-001; noncredit CMSC 5-001.
Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble: Rehearses from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. No audition required. Performs two concerts per semester. To participate, contact Director Dave Hibbard at dhibbard@clcillinois.edu. Registration information: credit MUS 223-002; noncredit: CMSC 7-001.
Jazz Combos: Meets from 2:30-4:15 p.m. Mondays or 3-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. No audition required. Performs one on-campus concert per semester and occasional off-campus performances. To participate, contact Dr. Michael Flack. Registration information: credit MUS 223-003 or MUS 223-004.
Wind Ensemble: CLC's most advanced concert ensemble rehearses from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays and is open by audition. The ensemble performs two concerts each semester. Auditions will take place Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Dr. Michael Flack at (847) 543-2566 or mflack@clcillinois.edu. Registration information: credit MUS 123-001; noncredit CMSC 4-001.
Concert Band: Rehearses from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. No audition required. Performs one concert per semester. Registration information: credit MUS 123-002; noncredit: CMSC 6-001.
Choral ensemble descriptions; audition and registration information
CLC's four choral ensembles perform in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, and performances are held in the local community and beyond. Participants may enroll in choral ensembles for college credit or personal enrichment (noncredit). Because an audition is required for CLC Singers and Chamber Singers, students cannot officially register until the director has granted approval.
CLC Singers: Directed by Ingrid Mikolajczyk, this chorus consists mostly of traditional college-age singers. The chorus rehearses a wide range of choral music, both accompanied and a cappella, from 1-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Auditions are held prior to and during the first week of classes. Registration information: credit MUS 120-001; noncredit CMSC 2. For information, email imikolajczyk@clcillinois.edu.
Chamber Singers: This select ensemble features gifted students and skilled community members performing challenging music from a wide variety of time periods. The Chamber Singers rehearse from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Selective auditions are held prior to and during the first weeks of the semester. Registration information: credit MUS 120-002; noncredit CMSC 9. For information, email imikolajczyk@clcillinois.edu.
Choir of Lake County: The Choir of Lake County is CLC's largest choral ensemble, performing everything from high classical repertoire to show tunes. In this chorus, participants with limited choral experience sing alongside highly-skilled singers. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Auditions are not required. Registration information: credit MUS 120-003; noncredit CMSC 3. For information, email imikolajczyk@clcillinois.edu.
Gospel Choir: With dynamic soloists sharing their talents, the Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music as well as spirituals. An ethnically diverse group ranging in age from teens to seniors blend their talents to inspire audiences at concerts throughout the year, including CLC's annual Salute to Gospel Music program. The director is Charles Thomas Hayes. Auditions are not required. Registration information: credit MUS 120-004; noncredit CMSC 1. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Mondays.
For information, contact chayes1@clcillinois.edu.
For help with college credit registration, contact the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts division at (847) 543-2040. For noncredit registration assistance, contact the Center for Personal Enrichment at (847) 543-2615.
Music and dance courses
In addition to joining performing groups, community members are invited to register for Fall Semester courses in music and dance. Dance classes include tap, ballet, modern, jazz, dance composition, yoga and hip hop.
Music classes include voice, fundamentals of music, piano, music theory and composition. Private lessons are also offered in voice, piano and dozens of instruments.
For more information and to watch videos on each program, visit these websites: Dance: www.clcillinois.edu/programs/dnc; choral music: www.clcillinois.edu/campus-life/arts/music/choral-groups; instrumental music: www.clcillinois.edu/campus-life/arts/music/instrumental-groups. Or visit the music and dance departments' Facebook pages. The cost to register for a music ensemble is $138 (for 1 credit) or $50 for noncredit (personal enrichment). Purchase of concert attire is required for choral ensembles.
For information on enrolling at CLC, call (847) 543-2090, visit www.clcillinois.edu/admission or stop by Welcome and One Stop Center, Room B114, 19351 W. Washington St. Assistance is also available the Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, and the Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.