Ensembles
Nearly 200 students enroll each semester in faculty-led ensembles, all of which are open to all student musicians, regardless of major. Students receive academic credit for participating and can fulfill the FSVP general education requirement by successfully completing two semesters in the same 0.5-unit ensemble. All ensembles perform on campus each semester and several groups tour internationally from time to time. Contact the ensemble director for more information about auditions, or click the ensemble link to the left to find out more about the group.
Instrumental Ensembles
University Symphony Orchestra
- Ms. Naima Burrs, conductor
- Rehearses Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall and Thursdays from 7-8 PM in Booker Hall BB-002
University Band
- Mr. Steven Barton, conductor
- Rehearses Mondays from 7-9 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall
Chamber Ensembles
- Dr. Joanne Kong, coordinator
- Ensembles meet Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Perkinson Recital Hall, North Court
Guitar Ensemble
- Mr. Kevin Harding, director
- Meeting time is arranged at the beginning of each semester
American Roots/Blues Ensemble
- Mr. Charles Arthur, director
- Meeting time is arranged at the beginning of each semester
Vocal Ensembles
Schola Cantorum (mixed-voice chamber choir)
- Dr. Jeffrey Riehl, conductor
- Rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:40-5:30 p.m. in North Court 124
Women's Chorale
- Mr. Timothy Drummond, conductor
- Rehearses Mondays from 6-8 p.m. in North Court 124
Musical Theatre and Opera Scenes Workshop
- Dr. Jennifer Cable, coordinator
- This course is offered when student interest warrants it. Contact Dr. Cable for information.
Jazz Ensembles
Jazz Ensemble
- Dr. Mike Davison, director
- Rehearses Tuesdays from 6-8 PM in Booker Hall BB-002
Little Big Band
- Dr. Mike Davison, director
- Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Swing Combo
- Dr. David Esleck, director
- Rehearses Fridays from 12 noon-1:15 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Global Music Ensembles
Brazilian Combo
- Mr. Kevin Harding, director
- Meeting time is arranged at the beginning of each semester
West African Drumming
- Mr. Rod Davis, director
- Meets Wednesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Taiko Drumming
- Mr. Alasdair Denvil, director
- Meets Mondays from 6-7:15 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Gamelan
- Dr. Andy McGraw director
- Contact Dr. McGraw for meeting times
Popular Music/Technology Ensemble
- MSEN 100: Beginning Performance Laboratory
Extracurricular Ensembles
There are many student-led music groups available on campus. Check out The Center for Student Involvement organization directory for more information about these groups.