Program Description
Black Hawk College Community String Orchestra
Instructor: J. Fudge
The BHC Community String Orchestra is a non-auditioned group of individuals who enjoy playing an orchestral stringed instrument. Community members from all walks of life and with advancing ability are invited to participate alongside high school students and the BHC credit-seeking students in this fun, learning environment. Orchestra members will rehearse and perform a wide range of accessible string orchestra literature each term. For more information contact Dr. James Fudge at fudgej@bhc.edu or 309-796-5479.
Mondays Aug. 19 – Dec. 9 6:30 – 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81041 Bldg. 4 – Rm. 115 Fee $25
(No class on Sept. 2, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11)
Black Hawk College Community Band
Instructor: S. Talbot
The community band is offered to musicians within the Quad Cities community. It is a combination of college band students and community band performers. The band plays a variety of band music from all periods of music composition.
Tuesdays Aug. 20 – Dec. 10 6:30 – 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81042 Bldg. 4 – Rm. 115 Fee $25
Black Hawk College Big Band
Instructor: J. Buenning
The BHC Big Band is a large jazz ensemble that plays traditional swing, standards and contemporary jazz. The band is recruiting musicians to play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass and drums. High school, college and community musicians are invited to audition. For more information, email Dr. Edgar Crockett crockette@bhc.edu or call (309)796-5479.
Wednesdays Aug. 21 – Dec. 11 6:30 – 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81312 Bldg. 4 – Rm. 115 Fee $25
Black Hawk College Community Chorale
Instructor: I. Leites
The BHC Community Chorale is a non-auditioned group comprised of men and women of all ages who enjoy singing. Retired people, working people, along with traditional-aged college students and some high school students help to create a truly multi-generational ensemble. The group rehearses and performs a variety of accessible music each term and it stresses a fun learning environment while working together on the essentials of good choral sound. For more information, please contact Irene Leites, Director, at 309-796-5478.
Thursdays Aug. 22 – Dec. 12 6:30 – 8:20 p.m.
CRN 81043 Bldg. 4 – Rm. 115 Fee $25
(No class on Nov. 28)
