All Kellogg Community College students have the opportunity to take private music lessons in any number of instruments and or voice. Students receive rigorous instruction from music division faculty preparing them for performance in studio seminars, recitals, auditions or for self-enrichment purposes.

For more information, contact the vocal music director (Mr. Blanchard) (269) 965-3931 ext. 2566.

MUSIC AREA HANDBOOK/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

A combined student and faculty/staff choir that rehearses two hours a week. This group prepares all styles of women's chorus literature, from Sweet Adeline's to traditional treble choir,  for performance at KCC and in the community. This wonderful and fun group is open to everyone from beginners to experienced choral musicians. Director: Gerald J. Blanchard

A non-auditioned, mixed ensemble whose members are drawn from Coldwater and the surrounding  area. This ensemble seeks to explore repertiore not accessible to the average church choir. A wide range of choral music is prepared for performance in the Branch County area. If you enjoy singing and are looking for a congenial atmosphere to experience challenging choral literature this is the choir for you! Everyone is welcome in this ensemble which can be taken for enrichment as well as for credit. Director: Gerald J. Blanchard www.bcvarts.org/BCCC

This is a non-auditioned, mixed ensemble based out of the Davidson building on the main KCC campus. The Kellogg Singers prepare choral music standards for performance at KCC and in the community. A effort is made to expose the members to "need to know songs" from every style in choral music repertiore. Music from Rennaisance Madrigals to Spirituals, Baroque masterworks to music of living composers, and everything in between will be presented in concert. Everyone is welcome in this ensemble which can be taken for enrichment as well as for credit.  Director: Gerald J. Blanchard

Concentus Vocal Ensemble A small vocal group which specializes in repertoire written for advanced small ensemble singing. The group consists of singers who are selected through the annual choral audition process in the spring and fall of each academic year. Concentus repertoire focuses on madrigals, chanson, lied and a variety of vocal works from the musical theatre and show choir genre. You must be a registered member of the Kellogg Singers for audition/membership. Gerald J. Blanchard, Director

An enjoyable way to expand your musical and theatrical horizons, music theater at KCC is open to anyone in the community. Both lead roles and chorus parts are available during the run of each musical in the spring semester. Although no college credit is available at this time, the music theater ensemble is a fun way to enjoy new experiences and meet new people. Come join us! Director: Gary Cuyler; Music Director: Gerald J. Blanchard

Concert band is an all-campus organization dedicated to the performance of fine literature. The aesthetic aspect of the music is stressed and special emphasis is placed on musical style. This ensemble presents concerts on campus and in the surrounding community. Director: Daniel Alt

The Jazz Band affords students the opportunity to develop performance skills in contemporary and traditional jazz music. Performances are presented on campus and in the community and will include music from all areas of jazz and various rock idioms. Director: Daniel Alt