Music Department News and Press Releases

The end of the academic year is near, along with the last Coffee House musical performances at Iowa Lakes Community College on Monday, April 29.   Performances will be held in “The Max” Student Center on the Estherville campus. The evening will feature the Iowa Lakes Jazz Band, Jazz Singers,...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Chamber Choir will join forces with the choirs of Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, the University of South Dakota, and the Siouxland Master Chorale to perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 1 – A Sea Symphony.   The performance will be held at the spectacular...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Handbell Choir will present a free concert for area residents. On Sunday, April 21, the public is invited to attend the performance which will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 3501 Hill Avenue, in Spirit Lake.   The Iowa Lakes Community College Handbell Choir...

Mark your calendar for the Spring Coffee House musical performances at Iowa Lakes Community College on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m.   Performances will be held in “The Max” Student Center on the Estherville campus. The evening will feature Iowa Lakes vocal and instrumental groups, joined by a variety...

Valentine’s Day this year can be made even more special for loved ones with a Singing Valentine delivered by the Iowa Lakes Men’s Quartet.    On Thursday, February 14, the Iowa Lakes Men’s Quartet will deliver Singing Valentines for area residents and business people looking for a fun and exciting...

The second and final day of competition in the Annual Jazz Band Contest at Iowa Lakes Community College has been completed. Winners from both days of competition are listed below:   Thursday, January 24 Class 1A: 1st – Woodbury Central; directed by Lucas Petersen 2nd – Central Lyon; directed by...

The first day of competition in the Annual Jazz Band Contest at Iowa Lakes Community College has been completed. Winners from Thursday, Jan. 24, are listed below:   Class 1A: 1st – Woodbury Central; directed by Lucas Petersen 2nd – Central Lyon; directed by Sherwin Langholdt 3rd – Gehlen Catholic;...

Next week, Iowa Lakes Community College will be hosting thousands of high school students for four days of performances with feedback from experienced judges.    On January 22-23, high school and junior high show choirs and jazz choirs will be performing for clinicians at the Show & Jazz Choir Festival....

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  The Iowa Lakes Music Department is hereby announcing the Lords and Ladies of the castle for the 13th Annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste!     On Saturday, Dec. 8, Max Pelzer will serve as Lord of the evening, with his Lady Bonnie by his side. Max has...

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year – ring it in with sounds of the season, coffee and spiced cider, and homemade treats at the Holiday Harmonies Coffee House on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in The Max Student Center on the Estherville campus.    Performances will...

Huzzah and good tidings! The lord and lady of the castle request the honor of your presence at the Thirteenth Annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste. This year’s festivities will again be held in a neighboring castle, The Estherville VFW, on Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at half-past six in...

Iowa Lakes Community College will be featuring its many talented soloists at the Winter Recital on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. The recital will be held at the Estherville campus in room 60.    The soloists have been working all fall semester with faculty experts in flute, drums and...

Spencer native Charlie Doyle has been selected as a bass trombonist for the 17th Annual Iowa Collegiate All-Star Concert Band. Doyle, a sophomore elementary education major, is the son of Todd and Amy Doyle of Spencer.    The 100-piece band consists of musicians from 18 Iowa colleges. Students are nominated...

After a highly successful Coffee House on Oct. 9, the Iowa Lakes Music Department is pleased to announce a second October Coffee House to be held on Sat., Oct. 27.  It will begin at 7 p.m. and be held at VFW Post #3388, 314 S 1st St. in Estherville.  ...

The ever-popular Coffee House series is back for the new college year, featuring a variety of talented students and community members.  The first Coffee House will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Estherville Student Center of Iowa Lakes Community College.   The evening’s performances will include...

The 32nd Annual Iowa Lakes Community College University of Okoboji Reggie Schive Summer Jazz Camp will be held on the Estherville campus and in surrounding communities June 10-14. The camp includes five fun-filled, exciting and educationally packed days with some of the finest jazz educators in the country. Students in...

Time is running out to secure good seats for the community production of Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) at the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes. And, as those who have seen the show know, ‘midnight’ will strike and tickets may be hard to secure. Cinderella – Enchanted Edition” will be presented March...

The public is invited to come and enjoy performances at a Coffee House night on Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in The Max Estherville campus cafeteria. The evening will feature a variety of music by both Iowa Lakes students and community members including instrumental and vocal ensembles and soloists....

The cast for the community production of Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) will include over 40 actors and actresses, including college students, adults, and children from northwest Iowa and Minnesota. “The cast is a wonderful mix of seasoned performers as well as brand new talent taking to our stage for the first...

The second day of competition in the Annual Jazz Band Contest at Iowa Lakes Community College has been completed. Winners from Thursday, Jan. 26, are listed below: Class 2A: 1st - South Central Calhoun; directed by Tom Plummer 2nd - Okoboji; directed by Greg Forney 3rd - South O’Brien; directed...

The first day of competition in the Annual Jazz Band Contest at Iowa Lakes Community College has been completed. Winners from Wednesday, Jan. 25, are listed below. Class 1A: 1st – Central Lyon; directed by Sherwin Langholdt 2nd – Woodbury-Central; directed by Mark Cripps 3rd – Gehlen Catholic; directed by...

Those who love a warming, dreams-come-true fairytale will want to attend the spring musical at Iowa Lakes Community College! Students and area community members will perform the timeless story of Cinderella (Enchanted Edition). This classic tale will be retold with all the magic and charm created by the original Rodgers...

Next week, Iowa Lakes Community College will be hosting thousands of high school students for four days of performances with feedback from experienced judges. On January 23-24, high school and junior high show choirs and jazz choirs will be performing for clinicians. Clinicians give groups on-stage feedback following performances to...