IVC Keyboard Department

03/29/2026

Happy World Piano Day!

Today is the 88th day of the year, and we’re celebrating the instrument with 88 keys and infinite possibilities.

Here’s to every student practicing with heart, every family cheering them on, and every moment music brings us closer together.

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03/03/2026

For those who couldn’t attend the sold‑out January 24 performance, “Then & Now: A Chamber Music Remix” returns on March 8 at Saddleback College .

Experience an evening of classical masterworks, tango rhythms, and reimagined pop songs performed by iTrio - JinHee Kate Kim (violin), Marek Szpakiewicz (cello), and Susan Boettger (piano), with guest artist Jiawei Yan (viola).

Saddleback College Keyboard Series
Then & Now: A Chamber Music Remix
Saturday, March 8, 2026
2:30-4:30 PM
Saddleback College - McKinney Theatre

02/27/2026

Chamber music teaches the skills that matter most: awareness, balance, communication, and trust. It’s inspiring to see our IVC students build connection and musicianship together.

02/24/2026

Shaping the next generation of piano teachers.

Dr. Susan Boettger , Director of the IVC Piano Department, shares how our Piano Pedagogy Program prepares students to teach with confidence, from private lessons to group classes.

A community of learning, smiling, and growing together at IVC Piano.

02/24/2026

A night to remember with Nahre Sol 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We loved welcoming our students, students from neighboring campuses, and piano enthusiasts from the community into our space for this special one-night performance. We hope she inspired you as much as she inspired us.

Stay tuned for more guests and performances in the near future!

02/23/2026

Your messages after the concert said everything - joy, inspiration, and genuine admiration for her artistry.

We’re proud to host remarkable musicians in our all‑Steinway spaces and to bring meaningful performances to our Irvine community.

More music. More artists. More moments like this.
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02/18/2026

Piano time = recharge time.
🔋🎹 This is how we refill our energy at IVC Piano.

05/21/2024

Congratulations , Alex! Composition is strong at IVC!

Alexander Belzer isn't just another promising student at Irvine Valley College (IVC) – he's carving out his own niche in the music scene one note (and one scholarship) at a time.

04/17/2024

Come hear the MOST beautiful piano pieces….

04/05/2024

This article shows the amazing aspects of IVC’s music, dance, and art complex. Wow!!

This will be in tomorrow’s paper!

The campus expansion adds “top-of-the-line” studios, rehearsal spaces, a 150-seat auditorium and more.

03/16/2024

So excited about teaching Piano Pedagogy- IVC made this beautiful video to explain what we do:

Interested in attending Irvine Valley College? More details below:http://www.ivc.eduMusic SyncID: MB01QYPRLTZID6D

01/16/2024

Please join us for the first keyboard department concert of the year!

For tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ivc-branded/6607/event/1367878