IVCC Wind Ensemble


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The Wind Ensemble is a performance band that is composed of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and performs classical music. Enrollment is open to students and community members who have previous wind band experience, with an audition and/or consent of the instructor. Students in the ensemble will develop technical skills with an instrument, develop group performance skills and become exposed to a variety of musical styles and periods. The Wind Ensemble meets regularly for instruction and rehearsals (usually once a week). The ensemble performs at least one formal concert per semester and informal performances and activities as possible. Prerequisite: High school band experience and consent of instructor. Audition required for enrollment. Contact Conductor, Phil Whaley, for more information and to schedule an audition contact phil_whaley@ivcc.edu. PD hours available for teachers.

Academic Credit: Students wishing to take this course for academic credit should register for MUP-1002-300.

PD Hours for Teachers:
K-12 Teachers interested in earning PD hours should contact jennifer_scheri@ivcc.edu to request the ISBE evaluation forms. 
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Class Details

17 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Oglesby Campus

Instructor
Phil Whaley 

 

Notice

Please read:  Prerequisite: High school band experience and consent of instructor. Audition required for enrollment. Contact Conductor, Phil Whaley, for more information and to schedule an audition phil_whaley@ivcc.edu. PD hours available for teachers. K-12 Teachers interested in earning PD hours should contact jennifer_scheri@ivcc.edu to request the ISBE evaluation forms.

Tuition: 

$25.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 03/12/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/15/2026 - 5/14/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map, Room: D-201 Phil Whaley  In-Person