TRUSTEES GET 'TUNED UP' ON MUSIC

The Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College learned more about instrumental music opportunities for students of the college at their meeting in Estherville Tuesday afternoon.

Carol Ayres, professor of instrumental music, and, Brett Fuelberth, associate professor or vocal music, told the Trustees about music options available to students who wish to continue to be active in music after high school.  Instrumental students may participate in Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Handbells, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Concert Band.  Vocal music students have opportunities to participate in Pop Singers, Jazz Singers, Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and Concert Choir.

Just last week, the college hosted its annual jazz festival.  The jazz festival is a fun learning experience for all who are involved.  Around 350 area students from 13 schools attended.  Most had an opportunity to be evaluated by the experts in a clinic setting prior to participating in any regional or state competitions.

The Trustees also approved 260F training agreements as well as an ISJIT (Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust) agreement.  The ISJIT action clarified the existing plan and made it more flexible to allow the group to work with service providers to ensure a variety of distribution and marketing services.

They then turned to other reports from fellow Trustees who serve on committees and councils; and, other routine business was conducted.

The next meeting of the Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Estherville.