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: Jan 21-May 6, 2022 (15 sessions, No Class March 11)
Day: Friday
Time: 9am-1pm
Click here to register
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, and students may participate on a credit or noncredit basis. 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: Sept 1-Dec 15
Day: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
Time: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
Click here to register
Audition required. This small ensemble course provides 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: Sept 13-Dec 13
Day: Monday
Time: 7-9:50pm
Click here to register
This large ensemble course provides 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 john.sichel@raritanval.edu
RVCC Jazz Ensemble
PI967
Course Fee: $50
Date: Sept 2-Dec 16 (no class 11/25)
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30-8:50pm
Click here to register
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 john.loehrke@raritanval.edu
Piano Day
JOIN OUR PIANO DAY AT RVCC EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE INSTRUMENT WE ALL LOVE, THE PIANO!
Date: Nov 13
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am- 7pm
Deadline to Register: Nov 5
The RVCC Music Program is pleased to announce the 2021 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