Course Detail
Wind Ensemble
Time and Location
Times
Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 13, 2025
End Date: MAY 16, 2025
Meeting Days: W,M
Meeting Times: 12:00PM-12:45PM,07:00PM-09:15PM
Location
Campus: Hillsboro
Building: FA,FA
Room: 114,114
Registration Information
Credit Hours: 1
Subject Code: MSC
Course Number: 152
Section Number: 01
CRN: 30628
Tier: 2
Instruction TypeLecture
Enrollment Numbers
Remaining Seats: 12
Filled Seats: 13
Maximum Seats: 25
Comments: *For enrollment in this course, please contact the instructor with information about what performance instrument you intend to play (eoverton@jeffco.edu).
Course Description: Prerequisite: Proficiency in playing at least one band instrument as determined by the instructor during the first rehearsal or at a scheduled audition time.
Wind Ensemble involves the study and public performance of the highest quality band literature available at an appropriate level of college performance. Wind Ensemble will perform two concerts per semester at the college. Wind Ensemble may also perform at various community functions as determined each semester. Wind Ensemble is open to all students and community members, contingent upon approval of the director. (F,S)
CORE42 MOTR PERF102B Music Performance-Band
Wind Ensemble involves the study and public performance of the highest quality band literature available at an appropriate level of college performance. Wind Ensemble will perform two concerts per semester at the college. Wind Ensemble may also perform at various community functions as determined each semester. Wind Ensemble is open to all students and community members, contingent upon approval of the director. (F,S)
CORE42 MOTR PERF102B Music Performance-Band
Faculty Information
Name: Elke Overton
Title: Professor
Classification: Full Time
Credentials: Master of Music: University Of Cincinnati
Office: FA 102B
E-Mail: eoverton@jeffco.edu
Phone Extension: 3372
Bio: Elke Overton is currently conducting the Wind Ensemble at Jefferson College and teaching Music Appreciation, Music Literature and World Music. Ms. Overton has a Bachelor`s Degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa and a Masters Degree in Wind Conducting from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Ms. Overton has studied conducting with wind conductors across the nation, including Frank Battisti, Alan McMurray, Mallory Thompson, Rod Winther, Jerry Junkin, Bob Reynolds and Wayne Jeffreys. She has been teaching and playing saxophone in the St. Louis metro area since 1993. She also remains active with professional organizations including the Conductor`s Guild, CBDNA, WASBE and MMEA. Ms. Overton has extensive experience teaching music at all levels - elementary, middle school, high school, community college and university.
Ms. Overton`s previous positions were at Washington University, St. Charles Community College, Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis. At Washington University, she assisted with rehearsals with the Orchestra. At SCC, she worked as the Instrumental Music Coordinator and Assistant Music Professor; conducted both the Concert Band and the Orchestra; taught courses in the Music Department, including Music History and Conducting; and taught the woodwind studio. She also taught classical saxophone at both Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Ms. Overton`s previous positions were at Washington University, St. Charles Community College, Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis. At Washington University, she assisted with rehearsals with the Orchestra. At SCC, she worked as the Instrumental Music Coordinator and Assistant Music Professor; conducted both the Concert Band and the Orchestra; taught courses in the Music Department, including Music History and Conducting; and taught the woodwind studio. She also taught classical saxophone at both Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis.
