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It is the intent of the Illinois Valley Community College Wind
Ensemble to serve four distinct segments of the
Illinois Valley area
communities:
1) The Music Major intending to pursue degrees in Music Education or
Performance*
2) The IVCC Student pursuing unrelated academic study wishing at the
same time to continue musical
performance as an avocation, or fulfill
an elective
3) The adult segment of our population, whether or not involved
professionally in music, who wish to continue
instrumental music
performance either as an avocation, for musical satisfaction, or for
skill maintenance;
4) The qualified high school student (aged 16 or older) who desires
additional instrumental performance
opportunities, or who is preparing
for future music degree program*.
It is strongly recommended those within categories 1, 2, or 4, be
registered in MUP 1002 (Wind Ensemble) for
credit. The course may be
repeated up to four times. Each semester receives one credit hour.
*Students falling within categories 1 or 4 are encouraged to register
for applied study on their respective
instruments (MUP 20---).
The IVCC Wind Ensemble is an
organization fostering the performance of the world's best wind and
percussion
music. The students within the Ensemble benefit greatly
from playing along side of some of the area's most highly
regarded
teachers and community performers. The group numbers between 30 and 40
performers, some of
which travel over 60 miles to play and assist
the student members.
Over the past several years, the IVCC Wind
Ensemble conducted by Gene Montgomery, has performed at the
Illinois
Music Educators All-State Conference (1991,2005), on the campuses of Northern
Illinois University and
Illinois Wesleyan University, and has shared
concerts with St. Ambrose University, Simpson College and the
Sterling Municipal Symphonic Band. The group has also performed at
several high schools with the IVCC district.
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