News Release

KRV Campus

KRV Offering Orchestra this Fall

June 2, 2008

Share your musical talents this fall! The Cerro Coso Community College, Kern River Valley Campus in Lake Isabella is offering Orchestra as a Community Education Class this fall. This class, taught by Bruce Brady, will begin on August 25, 2008 and go through December 8, 2008. The class will meet on Monday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Cerro Coso, Lake Isabella Campus. So register now and start practicing!

The Cerro Coso Kern Valley Orchestra performs a variety of styles of music - classical and semi-classical music, music from the stage and movies, popular music, music from around the world, and big-band/jazz arrangements. Students will be required to participate in two performances per semester. All students should be able to play all major scales and be able to read music. Woodwind or brass musicians should have at least one-year of playing experience or instruction. Strings musicians should have at least three years playing experience or instruction or be able to play in 3rd position. There is a class fee of $30.

Students may register and pay the Community Education fees at the Cerro Coso College office located at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. during regular business hours. Don't delay, the class starts on August 25, 2008. Registration forms can also be found at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed/.

For more information, contact the Kern River Valley Campus at 379-5501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230