Instrumental Music
Instrumental Music
Instrumental music at Iowa Central consists of Concert Band, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and the Musical Pit Orchestra.
Concert Band is open to all Iowa Central students. It involves the performance of quality band literature with emphasis being placed on musicianship and interpretation. This group rehearses three times weekly and is frequently called upon to perform at both the college and community events.
The Jazz Band is an ensemble designed to explore the various styles of popular and jazz music with emphasis placed on musicianship, solo performance and improvisation. They perform three major concerts each year, and tour throughout the area in the winter and spring. They are requested to perform at a variety of functions throughout the area, and have the opportunity to record a CD. Jazz Band members must also be Concert Band members.
The Brass Ensemble is open to students enrolled in Concert Band that play a Brass instrument. The ensemble is set up to explore the music set aside for a Brass quintet. Students will be divided into Brass quintets and perform during the concert series and are asked to perform at additional Iowa Central and Community events.
The Percussion Ensemble involves the study and performance of percussion literature, with emphasis placed on but not limited to marching (drumline), classical, musical, popular and jazz literature. The design of the course and ensemble will be subject to performance abilities of available personnel. A minimum of one rehearsal per week.
The Iowa Central Pep Band is a group that performs at all home football games and numerous home basketball games. Pep Band members must also be a part of the Concert Band. The Pep Band rehearses and is organized out of the Concert Band.
Every spring, a volunteer ensemble is assembled to perform in Iowa Central's annual musical. These students learn the experience of professional pit musicians.
Applied lessons are available to any Iowa Central student for any instrument.
Ensembles
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUS-145 | Concert Band | 1.0 |
| MUS-173 | Jazz Band | 2.0 |
| MUS-176 | Brass Ensemble | 1.0 |
| MUS-949 | Percussion Ensemble | 1.0 |
Applied Lessons
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUA-119 | Class Piano | 1.0 |
| MUA-120 | Applied Piano | 1.0 |
| MUA-122 | Applied Organ | 1.0 |
| MUA-124 | Applied Guitar | 1.0 |
| MUA-126 | Applied Strings | 1.0 |
| MUA-143 | Applied Brass | 1.0 |
| MUA-170 | Applied Woodwinds | 1.0 |
| MUA-180 | Applied Percussion | 1.0 |
Course Schedule (for those seeking an A.A. Degree)
A.A. Degree
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUS-120 | Music Theory I | 3.0 |
| MUS-118 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 2.0 |
| Performance Ensemble (Choir/Band) | 1.0 |
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| Applied Voice (Vocal/Instrumental) | 1.0 |
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| MUA-120 | Applied Piano (Proficiency) | 1.0 |
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1.0 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| MAT-156 | Statistics I | 3.0 |
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| MAT-111 | Math for Liberal Arts | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 15/16 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUS-121 | Music Theory II | 3.0 |
| MUS-119 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 3.0 |
| Performance Ensemble (Choir/Band) | 1.0 |
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| Applied Voice (Vocal/Instrumental) | 1.0 |
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| MUA-120 | Applied Piano (Proficiency) | 1.0 |
| ENG-106 | Composition II | 3.0 |
| MUS-104 | Exploring Music | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science/Humanities Electives | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Summer Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science & Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 3.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUS-220 | Music Theory III | 3.0 |
| MUS-218 | Sight Singing and Ear Training III | 3.0 |
| Performance Ensemble (Choir/Band) | 1.0 |
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| Applied Voice (Vocal/Instrumental) | 1.0 |
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| SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3.0 |
| BIO-102 | Intro to Biology | 3.0 |
| BIO-103 | Intro to Biology Lab | 1.0 |
| CSC-110 | Intro to Computers | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUS-221 | Music Theory IV | 3.0 |
| MUS-219 | Sight Singing and Ear Training IV | 3.0 |
| Performance Ensemble (Choir/Band) | 1.0 |
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| Applied Voice (Vocal/Instrumental) | 1.0 |
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| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science/Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 19.0 |
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Summer Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 3.0 |
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A.A. Degree Total Hours: 74/75 |
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Staff
| Thomas Wilson | Coordinator of Performing Arts | 515-574-1201 | wilson_t@iowacentral.edu |
| Paul Bloomquist | Dir. of Instrumental Activities | 515-574-1203 | bloomquist@iowacentral.edu |
| Kathleen Schreier | Director of Choral Activities | 515-574-1202 | schreier@iowacentral.edu |
| Jeremy Smith | Director of Athletic Bands | 515-574-1207 | smith_jeremy@iowacentral.edu |
| Cassidy Vermeer | Dance Coach | 515-574-1204 | obrion@iowacentral.edu |
| Karen (Joan) Hopkins | Adjunct Applied Piano | 515-574-1208 | hopkins@iowacentral.edu |
| Shari Lehman | Adjunct Applied Piano | 515-574-1208 | lehman@iowacentral.edu |
| Sharon Morrical | Adjunct Applied Voice | 515-574-1208 | morrical@iowacentral.edu |
| Jeremy Ober | Adjunct Applied Guitar | 515-574-1208 | |
| Dennis Simon | Adjunct Applied Piano | 515-574-1208 | simon@iowacentral.edu |
| Tara Smith | Adjunct Applied Woodwinds | 515-574-1208 |
