Rock Valley College
CCE Music

Whether you want to join a community music group or learn a new instrument, we have something for you!

 

Musical Groups for the Community

Miss your Music, Band, Choir School days? Tired of practicing solo and want to join a group of fellow musicians?  Try one of our Community Music Groups and Reignite your skills!  Choose from Orchestra, Band, Master Chorale, Jazz Ensemble & Old Towne Band

Piano with Inger Langsholt 

INGER LANGSHOLT is a well-respected private instruction piano teacher, instrumental in developing community piano lessons in a group setting at Rock Valley College. Inger’s teaching style and classes are best described by one of her adult students: “She taught me (to play the piano) as a child. This is an easy, laid-back approach for the beginner. The student enjoys it!”  

TO REGISTER FOR PIANO CLASSES: 
• Choose appropriate level 
• Attend first class, register and pay (check only please) OR   Register and pay online, attend first class 
• Dates/times and class level assignments subject to change at instructor’s discretion 

MUST HAVE:  
Piano or keyboard with standard size keys is needed for home assignments. 

Musical Pursuits with Wheatbread Johnson 

There's something about musical instruments that frees the soul... if you don't play one, learn! 
JOHN PETERSON is a singer songwriter from Rockton, Illinois. He is also known by the stage name Wheatbread Johnson. He has released three albums of original songs & is currently working on a musical about his life called "Fat, Talented, and Beautiful." 

Current Term (Fall 2021)

Sec. Date/Location Avail.
MUS-800-KCDS
Old Towne Band 		11/29/21 - 11/29/21
Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm KTSC BAND 		11/30
MUS-800-RV
Community Orchestra 		11/16/21 - 11/16/21
Mon 7:00pm-9:15pm ERC 0214 		6/30
Tue 7:00pm-9:15pm ERC 0214
MUS-800-RV3
Community Jazz Ensemble 		12/8/21 - 12/8/21
Wed 6:45pm-8:30pm ERC 0214 		16/30
MUS-800-RV4
Rock Valley Master Chorale 		11/30/21 - 11/30/21
Tue 7:00pm-9:15pm OSCH CLSRM 		11/30

Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.

Virtual Music Classes 


Music Made Easy 

Register at ed2go.com/RVC2  (VIRTUAL) 
Fundamentals of music theory. Be able to read, write, and play simple music. 2 options to choose from! Instructor-led courses: study & interface with a cohort over a 6-week schedule. Includes twice-weekly lesson plans. Self-Paced tutorials: provide access to all lessons immediately for 3 months - available anytime! 

Introduction to Guitar 

Register at ed2go.com/RVC2    (VIRTUAL) 
Master basic guitar skills and become the musician you've always wanted to be. 2 options to choose from! Instructor-led courses: study & interface with a cohort over a 6-week schedule. Includes twice-weekly lesson plans. Self-Paced tutorials: provide access to all lessons immediately for 3 months - available anytime!