If the performing arts is your passion, Raritan Valley Community College offers a variety of programs for the public—from a dance ensemble to instrumental and vocal performance groups and more. Some groups may require auditions for participants.
Raritan Valley Dance Ensemble
PI911
Course Fee: $50
Date: January 19 - April 6 (No class on March 8)
Day: Friday
Time: 9am-1pm
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Take this exciting opportunity to work as part of a semi-professional touring dance company. Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to practice and perform a variety of dance techniques. Weekly rehearsals and public performances are required. Interested community participants are welcome to join RVDE on a non-credit, fee-paying basis through the Division of Community Education. Dance pants and shoes to be purchased by student.
For more information, please contact loretta.fois@raritanval.edu
Chamber Music
PI968
Course fee: $50
Date: January 17 - May 16
Day: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
Time: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
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Audition required. This small ensemble course provides an opportunity for the study and performance of chamber music literature in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required. Different repertory will be featured each semester. Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.
For more information, please contact anna.keiserman@raritanval.edu
RVCC Chorale
PI966
Course Fee: $50
Date: January 22 - May 16
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
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This large ensemble course provides an opportunity for the study and performance of choral literature in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required. Different repertory will be featured each semester. Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.
For more information, please contact Dr. Will Berman, will.berman@raritanval.edu
RVCC Jazz Ensemble
PI967
Course Fee: $50
Date: January 23- May 16
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30-8:20pm
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Audition required. Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble. This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles. Public performances on or off-campus are required. Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.
For more information, please contact oliver.santana@raritanval.edu
Piano Day
JOIN OUR PIANO DAY AT RVCC EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE INSTRUMENT WE ALL LOVE, THE PIANO!
Date: TBA
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 9:30am -5 pm
Deadline to Register: TBA
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The RVCC Music Program is pleased to announce Piano Day at RVCC, a unique opportunity for student pianists to perform and to learn from world-renowned teachers and musicians representing the top schools of music in the New York and New Jersey area. Designed for pianists currently attending middle school and high school (7th to 12th grade), this event will include masterclasses and performance opportunities.
For more information, please contact anna.keiserman@raritanval.edu
