Music Department

MUSIC 110: Community Chorus/Grande Prairie Singers

PSC has partnered with the acclaimed Grande Prairie Singers community chorus in a unique collaboration to provide singers the opportunity to perform challenging music with other dedicated singers under world-class direction.  The chorus performs three major concerts a year of great literature from the classical tradition as well as some lighter songs at special events in the community.  In addition, the group occasionally tours internationally! 

Experience reading choral music is strongly recommended.  Audition required.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. and are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park.  For additional information and to set up an audition time, please contact the Grande Prairie Choral Arts office at (708)481-8684. Directed by James Kallenbach.  

 

MUSIC 120: Wind Ensemble

GSMUS 001-PS:  Wind Ensemble (non-credit)

This ensemble is open to students and community members who have had experience playing in a concert or symphonic band as well as those who are majoring in music.  A wind ensemble differs from a concert band in that there generally is one person per part instead of multiple people on each part.  This offers a rewarding challenge for musicians!  Significant and under-performed music from the concert band tradition is programmed each semester. 

Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 6:30-8:20 at PSC in K Building, room 105. Audition for placement is required for new members.  Directed by Phil Crews.

 

MUSIC 152: Jazz

Ensemble GSMUS 050-PS:  Jazz Ensemble (non-credit)

Jazz Pioneers Combo is a small ensemble dedicated to the development of improvisational skills.  The group performs at special functions at the college as well as in the community.  Its repertoire is drawn from a variety of jazz traditions as well as original compositions and arrangements by the members.  No audition is required but an intermediate level of playing is expected.  Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7 -9:40 p.m., at PSC in K Building, Room 105. Directed by Valerie Nicholson.  

The Extreme Big Band is an 18 piece ensemble of advanced musicians.  The group performs challenging music spanning a broad range of styles.  Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 8:30-10:00 at PSC in K Building, room 105.  Auditions are required.  For more information or to set up an audition, please contact Valerie Nicholson at vnicholson@prairiestate.edu. Directed by Valerie Nicholson.

 

MUSIC 162: Vocal

Jazz Ensemble GSMUS 010-PS:  Vocal Jazz Ensemble (non-credit)

The PSC Pulse is the college’s premier vocal jazz ensemble.  The group performs with a small jazz combo often in a cabaret setting contemporary popular songs ranging from jazz standards to Motown classics and beyond.  No audition is required for the main group but there is a smaller ensemble that performs more advanced music for which members may audition. Directed by Jeremy Landig.