Music Groups
Moraine Concert Band — A performing group of wind, brass and percussion instrumentalists which performs a wide variety of music including traditional marches, classical transcriptions, musicals, and contemporary works. This group performs several concerts each year, both on and off campus. Registration is by permission of the instructor and prior band experience is required. May be taken for credit or noncredit. (708) 974-5215
Moraine Valley Chamber Singers — A performance group singing choral music of various styles. The vocal group performs at five concerts a year. Must be able to read music and match pitch. May be taken for credit only. (708) 974-5755
Moraine Valley College-Community Orchestra — The orchestra is a performance group dedicated to the exploration of orchestra literature from the Baroque to the 20th century and beyond. Enrollment is open to orchestral instruments including violin, viola, cello, bass violin, and winds. Interested musicians should be proficient music readers with prior experience in high school or college orchestra and/or band. This ensemble will perform several concerts each semester. Director’s approval required for new members. May be taken for credit or noncredit. (708) 974-5637
Moraine Valley Flute Choir — A performing ensemble of flutists dedicated to the exploration of a wide variety of flute choir literature. Musical styles include classical transcriptions, contemporary works, as well as jazz and popular works. This ensemble will perform public recitals and concerts each semester both on and off campus. Flutists must own or have access to a flute. Opportunities will be available to play piccolo, alto and bass flute as needed. May be taken for credit or noncredit. (708) 974-5636
Moraine Chorale — A performance group of singers rehearsing and performing choral music of various styles. Members must be mature, experienced singers with a desire to perform. The Chorale performs five concerts a year on campus. Must be able to read music and match pitch. May be taken for credit or noncredit. (708) 974-5755
Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble — A performing group of instrumentalists in which big band (jazz orchestra) performance practices are explained and achieved. Includes study of big band repertoire ranging from historic to contemporary as well as instruction in techniques of improvisation and correct interpretation of style. Registration is by permission of the instructor. May be taken for credit or noncredit. (708) 974-5215
Percussion Ensemble — A group of percussionists dedicated to the performance of music such as ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and jazz. The ensemble performs several concerts each semester both on and off campus. New members need not have a percussion background in order to participate, but must able to read standard music notation at a performance tempo. Registration is by permission of the instructor. May be taken as credit or noncredit course. (708) 974-5215
Small-Group Jazz Ensemble — A performing group of mixed instrumentalists in which small-group (chamber) jazz performance practices are explained and achieved. Course study includes the analysis and performance of historic small-group repertoire, instruction in techniques of improvisation and exploration of music forms common to jazz. Group performs several on-campus concerts each year. Registration is by permission of the instructor. May be taken as credit or noncredit course. (708) 974-5215