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.

Community Arts Courses
Community Arts Courses
Community Arts Courses

Chamber Music

PI968
Course fee: $50
Date: Sept 1-Dec 15
Day: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
Time: TBD with Dr. Keiserman
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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
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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

Raritan Valley Dance Ensemble

PI911
Course Fee: $50
Date: Sept 3-Dec 10 (no class 11/26)
Day: Friday
Time: 9am-1pm
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The Raritan Valley Dance Ensemble (RVDE) is a semi-professional touring dance company that fosters the appreciation of dance as an art form by providing performance and educational programs. Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform repertory in a variety of dance techniques and perform for local schools, senior centers and community groups. Public performances are required. Auditions are open to students and community participants.

For more information, please contact loretta.fois@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
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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 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
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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