FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 2, 2008

 Irvine Valley College's VOCES Master Chorale Seeks Chorale Singers

     Irvine, CA – Irvine Valley College's VOCES Master Chorale seeks dedicated chorale singers for the Spring 2008 semester.  Works to be performed include Carl Orff's dramatic classic "Carmina Burana."  All performances will be held in the beautiful new IVC Performing Arts Center.  Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in PAC Room #144.  As per the course catalog, an audition is required prior to enrollment.  Please contact the Choral Director, Prof. Dean Shepherd, at dshepherd@ivc.edu for more information. 

     Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive, on the corner of Jeffery Road and Irvine Center Drive in Irvine.  For information about the new Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center, other theatre, music or dance productions at the college, or to make a donation please visit ivcperformingarts.org.

     Irvine Valley College was recently recognized as “Orange County’s #1 transfer-rate college” and ranked #3 among all California community colleges.  Spring semester classes begin January 14 and daytime, evening, and online classes are currently available.     Register online at www.ivc.edu or call for more information at (949) 451-5100.  Classes are $20 per unit.  Spring classes begin January 14 and continue through May 22, 2008.  The first 8-week session runs January 14 through March 23.  The second 8-week session runs March 24 through May 22, 2008.  IVC offers small class size and financial aid for students who qualify.