Welcome to the Rend Lake College Music Program! We offer many opportunities for students who wish to pursue music as a career or get involved for the love of it!
The Music Program at Rend Lake College offers two (2) degrees in music; Associate of Fine Arts in Music - Instrumental and Associate of Fine Arts Music - Vocal. The AFA in Music will prepare a student for majoring in music.
With its dedicated artist faculty and growing performing ensembles, Rend Lake College provides students with a first-rate musical education at an affordable cost. Students can reap the rewards of a low-cost education and individual attention at RLC while preparing for a four-year university.
Rend Lake College offers courses applicable to an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. This degree will require a total of 64 credit hours. General Education courses are described in the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum. Because completion of the A.F.A. curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. Consult with your counselor or music faculty advisor for more information.
Rend Lake College offers courses applicable to an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. This degree will require a total of 64 credit hours. General Education courses are described in the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum. Because completion of the A.F.A. curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. Consult with your counselor or music faculty advisor for more information.
Identify the basic aural skills and theory knowledge needed to be an effective musician.
Demonstrate musical ability on his/her principle instrument (vocal or mechanical) at the collegiate level in a solo setting.
Demonstrate musical language both aurally and in writing.
Analyze and interpret basic music literature.
Explain representative composers and their works in both oral and written form.
Ensembles
The RLC Music Program is home to four (4) semi-professional ensembles; RLC Community Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Jazz Band. In addition, we offer many other performing opportunities including the Annual Spring Musical, Student Recital, and much, much more! RLC Music Ensembles are open to ALL students as well as community members.
The RLC Community Orchestra performs on campus several times a year including; the RLC Halloween, Christmas, and Spring Concerts. Auditions are required and are held the first week of the fall and spring semesters. This ensemble is currently inactive.
The RLC Concert Band, under the direction of William Reynolds, performs on campus several times a year including; the RLC Halloween, Christmas, and Spring Concerts and the RLC Annual Foundation Dinner. The Concert Band rehearses Mondays, 5:00 - 6:50 pm. This ensemble is tuition FREE and worth 1 credit hour.
The RLC Concert Choir, under the direction of Sara Alstat-Sanders, strives to create beauty in the choral art through concert performances for the college and surrounding communities. This ensemble performs a wide range of sacred and secular choral literature. The Concert Choir rehearses Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:50 pm. This ensemble is tuition FREE.
The RLC Dinner Theatre, under the direction of Sara Alstat, is a 2-hour entertainment extravaganza with singing, acting, comedy, and a four-course meal. College credit is available for participation in this ensemble. Auditions are required and are held during the first week of September.
Past Performances 2006 - Jester “The Body” Ventures Forth 2007 – The Ring of Truth 2008 – Beowulf, The Son of Beocoyote 2009 - "Teeny Bob" The Demon Pet Groomer of Sweet Street 2010 – Alice in Blunderland 2011 – Starting Here, Starting Now by Maltby & Shire
Dinner Theatre is currently inactive
Facilities
In 2013, the RLC Music Program underwent renovations, thanks to funding gathered by the RLC Foundation and provided by music alumni, enthusiasts, faculty, staff, and the community. More than $100,000 was raised through the Foundation's campaign "Extreme Makeover: Music Division" to upgrade both the facility itself and the equipment used by students, including remodeling the practice rooms, upgrading music rooms, and purchasing expensive equipment such as risers, lockers and a library system.
Scholarships are available for accompanists, vocalists, and instrumentalists. Scholarships are open to music and non-music majors Everyone who is auditioning needs to prepare one music selection. An accompanist will be provided for instrumentalists and vocalists.
To apply for a scholarship, complete the following steps:
Schedule an audition date & time by contacting Sara Alstat at [email protected].
Complete the "Liberal Arts Scholarship" application HERE
Submit two (2) letters of reference. High school guidance counselor and music teacher preferred.
For additional information, please contact Sara Alstat at [email protected].
INA, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2018) – Rend Lake College’s two music ensembles – the Concert Band and Concert Choir – are looking for talented musicians to join the ranks for the Spring 2018 semester. The ensembles are tuition free and registering now.
Concert Choir (MUSI 1159), under the direction of Sara Alstat, RLC Music Associate Professor, is a vocal ensemble that performs in concerts and at college...
INA, Ill. (April 18, 2017) - It’s safe to say that there aren’t many from Christopher who can claim to have opened for iconic rock star Ozzy Ozbourne. Yet, come August, Christopher’s very own Jake Burkitt will be able to put that down on his already growing list of musical accomplishments.
Burkitt, a Rend Lake College Music student, is the bass player for one of Southern Illinois’ hottest bands,...
Rend Lake CollegeSpring Musical 2017
Directed by Sara Alstat
THE WIZARD OF OZBy L. Frank BaumWith Music and Lyricsby Harold Arlen and E. Y. HarburgBackground Music by Herbert Stothart
Thursday - SaturdayApril 6 - 8, 20177 p.m.
SundayApril 9, 20172 p.m.
All tickets are $12. Tickets will be available March 20. To order tickets, contact the Box Office at (618) 437-5321 or (800) 369-5321, Ext. 1467. Visa,...
INA, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2018) – Rend Lake College’s two music ensembles – the Concert Band and Concert Choir – are looking for talented musicians to join the ranks for the Spring 2018 semester. The ensembles are tuition free and registering now.
Concert Choir (MUSI 1159), under the direction of Sara Alstat, RLC Music Associate Professor, is a vocal ensemble that performs in concerts and at college...
INA, Ill. (April 18, 2017) - It’s safe to say that there aren’t many from Christopher who can claim to have opened for iconic rock star Ozzy Ozbourne. Yet, come August, Christopher’s very own Jake Burkitt will be able to put that down on his already growing list of musical accomplishments.
Burkitt, a Rend Lake College Music student, is the bass player for one of Southern Illinois’ hottest bands,...
Rend Lake CollegeSpring Musical 2017
Directed by Sara Alstat
THE WIZARD OF OZBy L. Frank BaumWith Music and Lyricsby Harold Arlen and E. Y. HarburgBackground Music by Herbert Stothart
Thursday - SaturdayApril 6 - 8, 20177 p.m.
SundayApril 9, 20172 p.m.
All tickets are $12. Tickets will be available March 20. To order tickets, contact the Box Office at (618) 437-5321 or (800) 369-5321, Ext. 1467. Visa,...
Arts & Sciences Division Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1263 Email: [email protected] Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences