INA, Ill. (December 3, 2025) — Rend Lake College was able to showcase the talent and hard work of the RLC and Southeastern Illinois College students, specifically those with an aptitude for music, at the RLC Theatre on December 1.
The talented choirs from RLC and SIC and the brilliant RLC concert band performed for the public during the 2025 Winter Concert: Carols of Christmas. This annual concert has become a much-anticipated event in the college community.
Five pieces of music were performed by the RLC concert band, including "Christmas Music for Winds" composed by John Cacavas, "Carol for Another Christmas" conducted by Alyson Morris, Mt. Vernon Township High School orchestra director, and "Christmas Can-Can" composed by Larry Neeck. The band was directed by RLC Conductor William Reynolds.
Conductor William Reynolds leading the RLC band in "Christmas Music for Winds" by John Cacavas.
The concert continued with the combined RLC and SIC choir, conducted by Sara Alstat-Sanders, RLC Music Professor, and Clinton Cory Garmane, SIC Music Professor. A total of 10 songs were sung by the student choir, including "Cantate Hodie" composed by Bryan Sable and "Carols Around (And a Round)" arranged by Carl J. Nygard, Jr.
RLC and SIC choirs singing "Sweet Silent Night" by Andy Beck, conducted by RLC's Sara Alstat-Sanders.
The RLC music program acknowledges and appreciates the contributions of the Carl Schweinfurth Foundation Trust and the RLC Foundation.
RLC's concert band and choir are accepting new musically talented members for the Spring 2026 semester. For more information contact Sara Alstat-Sanders at alstats@rlc.edu or call her at (618)-437-5321 ext. 1817.
