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Explore the Arts in Summer 2016
There are many music ensembles available for credit or non-credit at FCC. This is a great way to make new friends
by connecting with a community of music makers each week. There is something for every taste and interest.
Consider joining one of these groups to improve your skills or just unwind from your hectic schedule of class work.
Please check the schedule for credit options. (Non-credit classes are listed below.) For specific inquiries about joining
these ensembles, call the FCC Music Department at 301.846.2642.
MUS129
FCC Jazz Workshop
Introduction & Advanced
Learn about jazz harmony and rhythms
and put them together in an ensemble
setting. All instrumentalists welcome—
any instrument you like to groove on!
Monday evenings
Introduction 5:00-7:30 p.m. &
Advanced 7:45-10:10 p.m.
Instructor: Anita Thomas,
301.846.2512
MUS100
FCC Jazz Ensemble
Join FCC’s Jazz Ensemble and perform
the best in big-band jazz. Course includes
an on-campus concert. (Prior experience
in ensemble playing necessary.)
Wednesday evenings 7:45-10:10 p.m.
Instructor: Howard Burns,
301.846.2512
MUS128
String Ensemble
FCC String Ensemble for beginning and returning
music lovers; who will be exploring music from
the 1600’s to present. Participants of all ages are
welcome, ideally should have had at least a year
of study on their instrument. Music performed
is designed to strengthen technique in a
variety of areas, including bow placement, and
development, intonation and rhythm studies.
Thursday evenings 7:45-9:15 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn Fleming,
301.922.0398
MUS118
FCC Flute Ensemble
The class is open to both young musicians and
adults at intermediate to advanced levels and
includes participation in an on-campus recital.
Wednesday evenings 7:45-9:15 p.m.
Instructor: Jennifer Rundlett,
240.675.0866
MUS123
FCCWind Ensemble
Join FCC ’s Wind Ensemble and play great original
concert band music by leading composers, and
transcriptions of classics and standards. The class
is open to college and community wind players
with previous experience in high school or
college/university bands, and to high school band
players, with the director’s permission. Contact the
instructor for eligibility and section placement.
Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Aaron Lovely,
703.401.8971
MUS126
FCC Percussion Ensemble
FCC’s Percussion Ensemble is open to college
students and community musicians with a love
of percussion. In addition to performing standard
percussion repertoire and transcriptions of rock,
jazz, and popular music, the group explores
percussion music from around the world.
Monday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gregory Herron,
443.621.8694
MUS 132
FCC Handbell Choir
Experience the joys and challenges of Handbell
Choir. This group is open to adult and student
musicians of all ages with no prior ringing
experience. They will explore a mixture of bell
and choir chime techniques through a wide
variety of music from different time periods.
Wednesday evenings 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Barbara Scheffter,
301.512.8066
MUS 131
FCC Guitar Ensemble
Come join the fun of playing in a variety
of size groups ranging from duets, trios,
quartets, and larger groups of mixed guitar.
This course will culminate with a public
performance at the end of the semester.
Friday evenings 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Edwards,
334.538.0254
Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery • Summer 2016
March 5–31
Paul F. Wilson
Realist Paintings
Oil on Canvas
Opening Reception–Saturday, March 5, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
April 2–May 4
Jennifer Butt
Acrylic Paintings
Opening Reception–Saturday, April 2, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
April 22 and 23, Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Paper and Print Making Workshop with
Sargent - Thamm
This hands-on, two-day workshop will cover a
brief history of papermaking with the knowledge
and skill to continue making paper.
May 9–June 1
The FCC Visual Arts Department Presents:
The Student Juried Show, spring 2016
Opening Reception–Monday, May 9,
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
June 4–July 6
Marty Mercer-Akre
Creativity Explosion
Ceramic Bowls, Platters, Functional Sculpture, and
Small Original Paintings
Opening Reception–Saturday, June 4, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
July 9–September 7
Frederick Camera Clique
30th Annual Juried Exhibition
Opening Reception–Saturday July 9, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Open to the public