Choral and Band Events

Whether you have previous choir experience or just love to sing, we are always looking for new voices! The SIC Concert Choir and the SIC Community Chorus hold several performances each year in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Art Center. Additionally, there are a number of opportunities to perform in musicals either onstage or in the pit, or you can participate in the SIC Concert Band. Private vocal and instrumental instruction are also available.

SIC Concert Choir

The SIC Concert Choir offers students a chance to perform a wide range of repertoire from a variety of time periods and genres. All students interested in vocal music are encouraged to join. No audition is necessary, and college credit can be earned. The choir rehearses on Thursday’s from 3-4:50 p.m. in the fall and spring semesters.

SIC Community Chorus

The SIC Community Chorus is comprised of volunteers from all over southern Illinois. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in room F110 at SIC in Harrisburg, and it is open to singers of high school age and up. The Community Choir performs one concert each fall and spring semester, as well as a performance at May commencement exercises and occasional special performances, as well. New members are encouraged to join early each semester (August or January) by attending a rehearsal. No audition is required. You can also find them on Facebook.

SIC Community jazz Band

Open to students and community members age 16 and up, the SIC Community Jazz Band welcomes all instruments and skill levels. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings on campus and include opportunities to perform in concerts throughout the semester. Directed by Brandon Bryant, this group is fun, free to join, and focused on learning, collaboration, and community.

The band is under the direction of Mr. Brandon Bryant. The SIC Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:50 p.m. You can also find them on Facebook.

For information about the Community Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Community Chorus, or vocal and instrumental lessons, please email, music@sic.edu or (618) 252-5400, ext. 2235.

SIC's Music Program

If you have a passion for music—past or present, pop or classical – and want to turn that passion into a career, take the next step with SIC! Follow the SIC Music Facebook Page to keep up with the latest music news!

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PN/ADN Advisement Meeting

Attention future students of Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs at SIC:
The deadline for being accepted into one of our nursing programs is March 31, 2022. You must attend an advisement meeting to apply for the program prior to March 31. You do not need to make an appointment to attend. Show up at a date and time that works best for you. Advisement meetings are held in room T20. Advisement meetings will last approximately 1 hour and students must be present for the entire meeting. Do not arrive late and do not plan to leave before the orientation is over. Remote access to an advisement meeting may be arranged in advance by contacting nursing@sic.edu.

Note: ADN advisement meetings are for applicants currently enrolled in an approved PN program or have an unencumbered PN license.

Advisement meeting dates and times:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 — PN 1:00-2:00, ADN 2:00-3:00
Thursday, March 24, 2022 — PN 1:30-2:30, ADN 2:30-3:30
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 — PN 9:00-10:00, ADN 10:00-11:00
Thursday, March 31, 2022 — PN 1:30-2:30, ADN 2:30-3:30 (Last chance!)