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The Holmes Community College Fine Arts Department strives to provide superior-quality music and art programs using a university- parallel curriculum that will enable our students to transfer to the senior college/university on an equal basis with other junior level students. We strive to perform cultural concerts on campus and throughout the nine-county district of HCC for entertainment and student performance. We also sponsor on-campus artistic events from other schools and universities and professional performing groups and provide facilities and person- nel to host cultural and community activities, performances, and presentations.

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The Holmes Community College Fine Arts Department strives to provide superior-quality music and art programs using a university- parallel curriculum that will enable our students to transfer to the senior college/ university on an equal basis with other junior level students. We strive to perform cultural concerts on campus and throughout the nine-county district of HCC for entertainment and student performance. We also sponsor on-campus artistic events from other schools and universities and professional performing groups and provide facilities and personnel to host cultural and community activities, performances, and presentations.

Options for Artists If you are an artist and would like to continue your study of art in a professional environment, then Holmes Community College is the place for you! We offer a variety of studio and lecture classes that will introduce you to methods and materials used in the field of art. All studio art supplies are provided at no cost to the student, which is one of the unique advantages offered through Holmes.

Course of Study The curriculum follows the basic art major core and students would finish the academic core for transfer to a senior college. The art core includes but is not limited to the following: • Art History I &II • Drawing I & II • Painting I & II • 2-D Design I & II • 3-D Design • Ceramics

Smaller classes and attentive instructors mean more success for our students in their chosen field.

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For information about the art program at Holmes Community College, contact:

Fine Arts Department Holmes Community College PO Box 369 Goodman, MS 39079 [email protected] Our talented musicians and dancers continue to entertain us with their performances each semester. THEATRE HEADLINE

Theatre Department has been on the move for the last few years. Although HCC has been produc- ing plays through the Holme-Towne Players (the HCC drama club) for years, we have broadened our mission in the last few years to take theatre perfor- mances throughout our district. We offer a range of drama classes, ranging from acting to technical theatre, rotating them so that each semester the students are exposed to another segment of the world of theatre. Each August, the department Scholarships are available, holds a summer drama camp and conducts work- For information about the theatre program at shops to help prepare our core acting group for fall Holmes Community College, contact: Speech and Theatre Department productions. This is when we start rehearsing our Holmes Community College children’s theatre touring show. PO Box 369 Goodman MS 39079

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Options for Singers and Vocalists work for transfer to a four-year college or university. If you are a singer or vocalist and would like to The music core for Voice and Choral Music majors continue your vocal study in a personable and includes, but is not limited to the following: professional environment, then Holmes has a place • Music Theory I-IV for you. We offer the following opportunities to • Music Survey talented students: • Voice Lessons for Music Majors I-IV • Voice and Choral Music Major Course of Study • Class Piano I-IV • Private Vocal Study • Concert Chorale I-IV • Choral Music Ensembles and Group Performances • Solo Performances

Course of Study The Voice curriculum follows the basic music major core requirements for graduation. Students com- plete the academic and music major core course- THE HOLMES CONCERT CHORALE

The Holmes Concert Chorale strives to perform also performs at district, community, and campus quality music from all periods and styles of music events upon request. history—from early music to present day, from clas- sical/traditional to popular. This group sometimes The Holmes Concert Chorale has been privileged to travels across the nine-county district and beyond travel to and perform in several prestigious world- to perform at local community events, high schools, wide venues: and churches. • Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY • Goodwill European tours to Spain, England France, Concert Chorale presents two major campus con- including a performance at the revered certs each year—a traditional Carols of Christmas Notre Dame Cathedral. concert in December, and a high-energy Spring • Hawaii, including Pearl Harbor, and an exchange Pops Concert in late April or early May. This group concert on the campus of Brigham Young also participates in an annual joint concert, which University-Hawaii features all of our Music Department’s bands, Chorale also frequently performs with accom- choirs, and small ensembles, and occasionally spot- plished music organizations, such as the Mississippi lights our private lesson students and music faculty. Symphony Orchestra, the Mississippi Chorus, and During the spring semester of each year, Chorale the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra. performs at the State Community College & Junior College Choral Festival. When possible, Chorale THE HOLMES COACHMEN SINGERS

The Holmes Coachmen Singers is our unique and music, many local and district churches frequently select advanced choral ensemble that performs call on them to participate in their weekly worship challenging music of all styles, with special empha- services and activities. sis on sacred choral music, gospel, and collegiate a cappella popular music. This group is one of the The Coachmen Singers have been privileged to two primary traveling choral ensembles for the travel to and perform in several prestigious world- college. The Coachmen perform throughout the wide venues: nine-county district and beyond to perform at local • Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY community events, high schools, and churches. • National Festival of States in Washington, D.C., performing at such historical venues as the The Coachmen Singers present two major cam- Lincoln Memorial, Mount Vernon, and the Washing- pus concerts each year—a traditional Carols of ton Cathedral Christmas concert in December, and a high-energy • Goodwill European tours to Spain, England and Spring Pops Concert in late April or early May. This France, including a performance at the group also participates in an annual joint concert, revered Notre Dame Cathedral which features all of our Music Department’s bands, choirs, and small ensembles, and occasionally spot- lights our private lesson students and music faculty. Because of this ensemble’s emphasis on sacred Choral

With more than 20 career technical programs Holmes offers something for every interest. THE HOLMES CONNECTION!

The Holmes Connection! This highly enthusiastic group represents Holmes CC with shows in all nine counties and beyond, performing popular music from all musical genres appropriate for any age group. The members are selected by audition and receive scholarship for their disciplined commitment to rehearsal and performance. With an amazing light show, powerful vocals, and contagiously energetic choreography, The Holmes Connection! provides an exciting, pro- fessional show that generates magnetic audience appeal. If you enjoy the thrill of live entertainment, you must be a part of The Holmes Connection! Scholarships are available, For information about the theatre program at Holmes Community College, contact: Speech and Theatre Department Holmes Community College PO Box 369 Goodman MS 39079 [email protected] With more than 20 career technical programs Holmes offers something for every interest.

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Holmes Community College “Bulldog” Marching Band The Holmes Community College “Bulldog” Marching Band is a progressive college marching band with entertain- ment and pageantry as a goal. The Band performs an exciting halftime show at all the home football games and several away games each football season. The band also performs in various parades throughout the nine- county district. The Band rehearses four days a week for 2 hours after classes on the Goodman Campus. The marching band consists of a horn line, drum line, pit, color guard, and drum majors. Scholarships are available for members of the marching band.

Holmes Jazz Band The Holmes Community College Jazz band is a select group of musicians who enjoy playing jazz, swing, and progressive styles of music. The “big band” group consists of brass, woodwinds, keyboard, a singer, and a rhythm section performing many on and off campus concerts throughout the school year. A highly energized group, the jazz band offers the student a chance to play pop and standard jazz music not offered in other bands. This band rehearses two times per week and receives one credit hour at the college.

Holmes Community College Steel Band The Holmes Community College Steel Band began in 1995; it is a full steel drum ensemble with a rhythm section. The group has performed all over the state of Mississippi, the south and even in the Caribbean Islands of the Baha- mas. Students in the ensemble learn to play a variety of styles, many of which are not often played in the marching or jazz band, including reggae, soca, calypso, rock and funk. CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE A TOUR.

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Holmes Community College Percussion Ensemble The Holmes Community College Percussion Ensemble performs a wide variety of music performed on percussion instruments. Occasionally, non - percussion instruments such as the guitar, bass, or keyboard are used. Literature that the group has performed has included classical music, heavy metal, jazz, and even music written for non traditional instruments such as trashcans. The group has performed at various indoor drum line competitions and Percussive Arts Society sponsored events.

Holmes Community College Concert Band The HCC Concert band meets in the spring semester, and focuses on traditional concert band literature. The band performs on the annual spring concert. Members of the concert band receive a generous scholarship. GUITAR Guitar Majors are required to earn 64 semester hours in addition to band or choir for the AA degree. The courses for the major include music theory, guitar lessons, music survey, recital class and class piano. There are numerous performance opportunities on campus in other ensembles: Guitar Ensemble, Choir, Marching band, Jazz band, Percussion ensemble and Steel band.

For those wanting to take guitar without majoring in music, Holmes offers Guitar for Non-Majors. This course is sequenced so that a total of 4 semester hours may be earned as electives. PIANO Options for Pianists Performance at Holmes Community College If you have pre-collegiate preparation and would like to All students perform in Departmental Recitals on their continue your piano study in a professional environment, solo instrument. Piano students would also collaborate then Holmes has a place for you. We offer these opportu- at the piano for their singing and playing colleagues at nities to students talented in piano: appropriate times. Piano students who qualify would be • Piano Major Course of Study invited to play for the performing ensembles of the col- • Piano Accompanying lege. Some of these ensembles include: • Supervised Piano Teaching Internship to Qualified • Concert Choir Students • Coachmen • Jazz Band Course of Study In addition, the Mississippi Music Teachers Association The curriculum follows the basic music major core and sponsors an audition program that is a rich opportunity students would finish the academic core for transfer to a for performance and growth. College piano students are senior college. The music core includes but is not limited encouraged to participate in the yearly auditions held on to the following: campuses across the state. • Music Theory I-IV • Music Survey • Piano and Class Piano • Choral Ensembles

Scholarships There are a limited number of scholarships available for music majors who have a serious background in piano, For information about piano at Holmes Community including private lessons. College, contact: Dr. Donna Banks [email protected] 662-402-1617 (cell) 662-472-9030 (office) Options for Stage and Road Crew • Building stage props • Assembling sound tech, lighting tech, and If you like to build and create through hands-on proj- special effects ects, Holmes has a place for you. We offer opportunities • Maintaining all equipment and tools to work behind the scenes of our music ensembles and • Working backstage—facilitating set changes, haze fine arts programs. Positions available include: machines, microphones, & wardrobe changes

• The Holmes Connection! Stage & Road Crew Choir Manager • Band Manager • Choir Manager The Choir Manager positions are vital to the success • Percussion Road Crew of our choral music ensembles. Each manager works • Visual Arts Apprentices with the Director to create a professional and enjoyable • Theatre Stage Crew choral experience. • Work Study Positions (for Art, Band, Choir, Connection!, Percussion, Piano, & Theatre) • Maintain the choral music library and uniform i The Holmes Connection! Stage & Road Crew nventory • Run errands around campus and general office work “The Crew” is a vital part of the success of The Holmes • Create computer documents, databases, and files Connection! Each crew member works with the Con- • Work backstage at concerts and events, and distribute nection! Director to create a professional, exciting visual publicity materials and aural show. Crew members gain experience in the •Travel with the choral ensembles to assist in stage following areas: performances •Assist The Holmes Connection! Stage & Road Crew AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE: • The Holmes Connection! • Other small ensembles Guitar In addition, the state chapter of the National Association for Teachers of Singing sponsors an audition program that Choir is a rich opportunity for performance and growth. Col- legiate voice students are encouraged to participate in the Voice/Choral Scholarships annual auditions held on campuses across the state. Generous scholarships are available for any singer who participates in choral ensembles. Full talent-based scholar- Piano ships can be applied to tuition, dormitory room, and three provided meals each day. Band Performance at Holmes Community College Choir All students majoring in voice and choral music perform in Departmental Recitals along with their fellow music major The Holmes Connection! peers. Advanced students are sometimes featured with solo opportunities on Choral and Vocal Division concert programs. Participation in choral ensembles is required for students majoring in voice. The following choral ensemble options are offered: • Concert Chorale • Coachmen Singers BACK COVER

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