Take the stage this spring. Auditions are available for College of Lake County’s (CLC) spring arts events, giving you the chance to share your talent with the community. CLC offers numerous opportunities for students and community members to showcase their artistry and participate in concerts, festivals and productions throughout the year.

Dance

The CLC dance department hosts several productions annually, including the Winter Dance Concert in December and the Fear No Art Festival in April. Participants learn choreography from industry professionals and create their own dance pieces. Open auditions take place in early fall and spring.

For more information, contact Valerie Alpert at valpert@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2432.

Music

CLC music department features several instrumental and choral groups. Some ensembles have open membership while others require an audition. Registration is required to participate.

Instrumental Groups:

• Wind Ensemble: Open to musicians of all backgrounds including CLC students, local high school music teachers and community members. Rehearsals are 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Auditions are required. Contact Michael Flack at mflack@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2566.
• Concert Band: Open to high school students, college students and community members with no audition required. Rehearsals are 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact conductor Michael Madonia at mmadonia@clcillinois.edu.
• Jazz Ensemble I: This award-winning band features seasoned musicians, experienced teachers and professionals performing challenging jazz repertoire. The group presents four concerts annually. Rehearsals are on Monday nights and auditions are required. Contact Michael Flack at mflack@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2566.
• Jazz Ensemble II: A Tuesday night ensemble composed of CLC students and community members, focusing on big band repertoire and ensemble development. Audition required. Contact Joe Ott at jott1@clcillinois.edu.
• Jazz Combos: Students develop improvisation and ensemble skills while performing jazz standards, blues, ballads and contemporary repertoire. The group performs one on-campus concert per semester and occasional off-campus shows. Sections meet 2:30-4:15 p.m. Mondays and 3-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. No audition required. Contact pnielsen@clcillinois.edu.

Choral Groups:

• CLC Singers: Open to all students, this ensemble performs a diverse range of choral music both accompanied and a cappella. Rehearsals are 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No audition required. Contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.
• Choir of Lake County: The largest choral ensemble at CLC performs everything from show tunes to classical music. Participants range from beginners to highly skilled singers. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. No audition required. Contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.
• Gospel Choir: This ensemble performs gospel music, spirituals and contemporary selections at concerts throughout the year including at CLC’s annual Salute to Gospel Music in February. The group is diverse, ranging in age from teens to seniors. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Mondays. No audition required. Contact Matthew Hunter at mhunter2@clcillinois.edu.
• Chamber Choir: A select ensemble performing advanced choral literature in various genres. Rehearsals are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For audition details contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.

Theatre

The CLC Theatre department presents multiple productions each year, with auditions open to students and community members. Notices are posted on campus and online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/clctheatre.

For more information, contact Craig Rich at crich@clcillinois.edu.

Upcoming Theatre Auditions:

Play On! Student Showcase—The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

• Open to CLC students only
• Auditions: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 10-11, on the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center
• Acting résumé is encouraged
• Performances: April 12-19

Hairspray: The Broadway Musical

• Open to the community
• Auditions: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 19-20, in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center
• Performances: July 18-27

To learn more about CLC’s performing arts programs, visit clcillinois.edu

For more information:

• Explore the Arts, Digital Media and Communications programs
• Visit the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
• Read what CLC offers the community

Take the stage this spring. Auditions are available for College of Lake County’s (CLC) spring arts events, giving you the chance to share your talent with the community. CLC offers numerous opportunities for students and community members to showcase their artistry and participate in concerts, festivals and productions throughout the year.

Dance

The CLC dance department hosts several productions annually, including the Winter Dance Concert in December and the Fear No Art Festival in April. Participants learn choreography from industry professionals and create their own dance pieces. Open auditions take place in early fall and spring.

For more information, contact Valerie Alpert at valpert@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2432.

Music

CLC music department features several instrumental and choral groups. Some ensembles have open membership while others require an audition. Registration is required to participate.

Instrumental Groups:

• Wind Ensemble: Open to musicians of all backgrounds including CLC students, local high school music teachers and community members. Rehearsals are 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Auditions are required. Contact Michael Flack at mflack@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2566.
• Concert Band: Open to high school students, college students and community members with no audition required. Rehearsals are 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact conductor Michael Madonia at mmadonia@clcillinois.edu.
• Jazz Ensemble I: This award-winning band features seasoned musicians, experienced teachers and professionals performing challenging jazz repertoire. The group presents four concerts annually. Rehearsals are on Monday nights and auditions are required. Contact Michael Flack at mflack@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2566.
• Jazz Ensemble II: A Tuesday night ensemble composed of CLC students and community members, focusing on big band repertoire and ensemble development. Audition required. Contact Joe Ott at jott1@clcillinois.edu.
• Jazz Combos: Students develop improvisation and ensemble skills while performing jazz standards, blues, ballads and contemporary repertoire. The group performs one on-campus concert per semester and occasional off-campus shows. Sections meet 2:30-4:15 p.m. Mondays and 3-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. No audition required. Contact pnielsen@clcillinois.edu.

Choral Groups:

• CLC Singers: Open to all students, this ensemble performs a diverse range of choral music both accompanied and a cappella. Rehearsals are 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No audition required. Contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.
• Choir of Lake County: The largest choral ensemble at CLC performs everything from show tunes to classical music. Participants range from beginners to highly skilled singers. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. No audition required. Contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.
• Gospel Choir: This ensemble performs gospel music, spirituals and contemporary selections at concerts throughout the year including at CLC’s annual Salute to Gospel Music in February. The group is diverse, ranging in age from teens to seniors. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Mondays. No audition required. Contact Matthew Hunter at mhunter2@clcillinois.edu.
• Chamber Choir: A select ensemble performing advanced choral literature in various genres. Rehearsals are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For audition details contact Mitchell Lewis at mlewis20@clcillinois.edu.

Theatre

The CLC Theatre department presents multiple productions each year, with auditions open to students and community members. Notices are posted on campus and online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/clctheatre.

For more information, contact Craig Rich at crich@clcillinois.edu.

Upcoming Theatre Auditions:

Play On! Student Showcase—The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

• Open to CLC students only
• Auditions: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 10-11, on the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center
• Acting résumé is encouraged
• Performances: April 12-19

Hairspray: The Broadway Musical

• Open to the community
• Auditions: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 19-20, in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center
• Performances: July 18-27

To learn more about CLC’s performing arts programs, visit clcillinois.edu

For more information:

• Explore the Arts, Digital Media and Communications programs
• Visit the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
• Read what CLC offers the community