Since 1979, Vancil Performing Arts Center has provided a warm, inspiring atmosphere for dancers of all ages and levels. Dance classes are a valuable experience for all students. Experiences in class will be a source of pride and accomplishment for the dancer. In addition to the physical skills acquired, students are exposed to artistic expression through dance, while learning and enjoying various musical elements, an integral part of dance education. Beyond individual benefits, students learn to work within a group to achieve a common goal, essential to successful group performance. Last, but not least, our students have fun! Many friendships and good memories are a product derived from children of similar age and interests spending time learning in a pleasant and active educational environment.
Meredith L’Heureux - Instructor of Voice, Flute, Piano
Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, Music Business, Western Illinois University
Principle Voice
Meredith studied at Western Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts, Music Business in 2006. She is a Quincy native and now is a music teacher in the Quincy Public Schools. Meredith is active in the community and looks forward to hearing from potential students. Meredith is currently completing her Masters in Music Education at Western Illinois University and will finish in the summer of 2011.
Lyndon (Lenny) Alderton - Instructor of Drums, Guitar, Clarinet & Trumpet Bachelor of Music, Culver Stockton College
With an emphasis in the area of percussion Lenny has taught in the surrounding area and currently teaches drum-set and guitar at Vancil Performing Arts Center. He has performed in the Quincy Symphony and park bands playing Timpani. He also plays in various rock, country and blues bands in the area. He enjoys teaching drum set, snare drum and guitar students , but other instruments are welcome such as clarinet and trumpet. Snare drummers auditioning for conference, districts, college entry, come and see me!
Tim L’Heureux - Instructor of Tuba, Trombone, Euphonium Bachelor of Music, Music Composition, Western Illinois University
Principle Tuba Tim studied at Western Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, Music Composition in 2007. While attending WIU, Tim was involved with many performing ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and the Marching Leathernecks. He studied music composition with Dr. James Romig and Tuba with Mr. Terry Solomonson. He currently teaches low brass lessons and tutors music theory with the Vancil Performing Arts Center. Tim can be heard in the Quincy Park Band in the summers playing Euphonium or Tuba and in the Quincy Community Concert Band playing Tuba.
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