Concert Band, Concert Choir, Aires, Jazz Combo, World Drum Ensemble
Special Announcement: Long time director and instructor Chuck Blattner retired as of Fall 2017, read his farewell letter here.
RCTC Music includes the Concert Band, Concert Choir, Aires, Jazz Combo, and World Drum Ensemble. The ensembles perform several concerts on and off campus each year. The Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Aires are now under the direction of Michael Mangan, Michael.Mangan@rctc.edu Phone: 507-285-7576. The Jazz Combo is under the direction of Nathan Davidson, Nathan.Davidson@rctc.edu and the World Drum Ensemble is under the direction of Denny McGuire, Denny.Mcguire@rctc.edu Phone: 507-285-7434. If you are a student interested in joining any of these ensembles, please contact the directors in charge. RCTC Music also offers a variety of music classes for degree and non-degree seeking students alike. We also offer classes in Music Technology with state of the art music studios. To view classes, degree and program options, click on the following link. http://www.rctc.edu/program/music/
RCTC Music welcomes new director, Michael Mangan
Michael is thrilled to join the Music Faculty at Rochester Community and Technical College. Michael received his
Bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato and his Master’s degree from Winona State University.
Michael has 14 years of music education experience including high school, middle school, and elementary instrumental /general music. His past positions include directing concert bands, jazz bands, marching bands, drum ensembles, musicals, and others. He was the director of the Rochester Community Band for 9 years. Michael is active as a performing musician, music judge, and clinician in the tri-state area. Michael looks forward to collaborating with other faculty to engage students in music at RCTC!
Upcoming Events:
Spring Band Concert:
What better way to celebrate the end of another long winter than with an evening of really great music!?
Featuring music from the RCTC Concert Band in collaboration with the Rochester Community Band. Also featuring the RCTC Jazz Combo. A wide variety of music will be presented–there’s something for everyone!
Michael Mangan, Tony Boldt, Jonathon Knutson, and Nathan Davidson, Conductors
Thursday, May 3 at 7:00pm
Hill Theatre
Admission: Free-will Donation
Doors open at 6:30pm. No reservations needed
Other Upcoming Spring Music Events:
All are free and open to the public:
Saturday, April 28, 6:00pm. Join the RCTC Aires for a fun evening of music including both full group pieces as well as a number of small ensemble and solo pieces. Come and hear the many talented performers in the show choir. 3rd Floor Cafeteria, one floor above Hill Theatre
Tuesday, May 1, 2:00pm. RCTC World Drum Ensemble will present their spring concert in Hill Theatre. Hear explosive percussion pieces featuring pieces from Brazil. RCTC Jazz Combo and members of the RCTC Choir will join us
Tuesday, May 8, 12:30pm. Creativity Concert. Final student projects of original music compositions, video creations and synchronized lighting will be presented. 3rd Floor Cafeteria, one floor above Hill Theatre
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00pm. Coffeehouse Concert Showcase. Featuring various vocal solo and ensemble pieces along with the World Drum Ensemble, original music/video/lighting creations by the RCTC Music Technology students, and more. 3rd floor Cafeteria, one floor above Hill Theatre.
Wednesday, May 9, 7:00pm. Studio Voice Recital. Featuring voice students of Dr David Kassler. Tianyao Xie, Piano. Hill Theatre
If you wish to place your name on our mailing list to receive notice of all Music/Theatre events here at RCTC, call the ticket office at 507-285-7200