or Register by calling the IVCC Admissions Office (815) 224-0447 Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue, Wed: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (hours may vary during holidays)
IVCC Jazz Ensemble Have you ever wanted to participate in a jazz ensemble? This course provides a study
of style and techniques in the jazz idiom. The course is open to all wind instrument
players as well as piano, guitar, bass and drum set players. Students will also participate
in public performances during the semester. Prerequisite: Performance ability on a wind instrument, piano, guitar or trap drum.
The college owns a piano; students playing wind, guitar or drums must provide their
own instrument. Late enrollments accepted. No class: March 16.
Tue | 6:45-9:45 p.m. | Jan 19-May 18 17 Sessions | Brandon Czubachowski Cultural Center | HLR-5116-301 | $25 Stage, IVCC
Virtual Class | online live New! Introduction to Hand Drums & Drum Circles This class covers drumming history, discusses and demonstrates a variety of hand drumming
styles, explores the variety of drums available and teaches students a few simple
rhythms. You do not need to own a drum. You can drum with wooden spoons on your desktop,
use a box or notebook, or even use your own body if you do not have a drum. The instructor,
a drum circle facilitator, will also discuss drum circles. The theme for the January
session is Stories in Hibernation. This is a live event. Within 24 hours of the virtual class, you will receive an email
with a link to the session.All participants will need internet access and an email address. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel, Kankakee Community College.
January Theme: Stories in Hibernation Fri 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jan 15 1 Session Dawn Wrobel Online HLR-5125-101
February Theme: Drumming Love Fri 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb 19 1 Session Dawn Wrobel Online HLR-5125-102 FREE
March Theme: Welcoming Spring Fri 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mar 19 1 Session Dawn Wrobel Online HLR-5125-103 FREE
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[take it online] Introduction to Guitar Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be! In these
fun and informative lessons, you'll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the
help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations.
The classical guitar skills you'll master in this course will allow you to play any
style of music, from hard rock to country-and-western. And that's not all! Good guitar
players know that the secret to making beautiful music is to practice, practice, practice—so
that's what you'll do. You'll make rapid progress as you follow a carefully planned
practice schedule that reinforces each new skill you learn. Whether you're a beginner
or an intermediate student, this course will take your musical talent to the next
level. By the time you're finished, you'll be well on your way to becoming a skilled
guitar player. Classes begin monthly. Online course prices are subject to change.
Learn more and register online at ed2go.com/ivcc. Fee: $99
[take it online] Music Therapy & Sound Healing Certificate Music Therapy and Sound Healing is used within a therapeutic relationship to address
physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music therapy can
be a powerful and nonthreatening alternative, used with individuals of all ages and
disabilities as a holistic method of healing. Music therapy often complements the
treatment provided for pediatric and adult individuals with a neurological condition,
brain injury, stroke, mental illness, trauma, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
It can also be used for hospice patients and those undergoing rehabilitation. This
course teaches you the benefits of music and music therapy and sound healing in the
health profession. Students seeking professional development hours in education or
healthcare fields may contact Jennifer Scheri at 815-224-0390 or jennifer_scheri@ivcc.edu.
Classes begin monthly. Online course prices are subject to change. Learn more and
register online at ed2go.com/ivcc. Fee: $99
