The Alexandria Music Program offers exciting opportunities to the community through its stimulating academic environment and performing experiences.

Performance opportunities include the 80-member Alexandria Campus Band, the 90-voice NOVA Community Chorus, and our affiliation with Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. For a complete list of performance venues, see "Performing Ensembles" in the left menu.

Many of these performances take place in the new and highly acclaimed Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, seating up to 1,000. The Schlesinger Center sits adjacent to the Tyler Building, home of the Music Program.

Graduates of the Alexandria Campus Music program have received scholarships to complete their undergraduate studies at top music schools such as Peabody and Shenandoah Conservatories, and Berkley School of Music. Check out our Alumni.

THE NVCC SUMMER BAND CAMP is a great opportunity for band students, ages 10-14, to perform with other talented students. Instrumentalists will need at least one year of experience on their instrument. Students will participate in large and small group rehearsals and attend daily classes on such topics as audio recording, jazz improvisation, instrument maintenance, and performance skills. In addition, the students will attend performances by professional musicians. Dr. Wendy Matthews is conductor and lead clinician; e-mail her at wmatthews@nvcc.edu to learn more!
The camp will be July 13-17 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm in the Tyler Building of the Alexandria Campus. The final concert for family and friends will be held on July 17 at 2:30 pm in Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, also on the Alexandria Campus. Gala performance with the 257th Army Band, July 16th at 7:30 pm.

Download the Summer Band Camp 09 brochure HERE!!!

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