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.
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Instrumental Ensembles
University Symphony Orchestra
Ms. Naima Burrs, conductor
Rehearses Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall and Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Wind Ensemble/University Band
Ms. Brianna Gatch, conductor
Rehearses Mondays from 7:00-9:00 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
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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Little Big Band
Dr. Mike Davison, director
Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Swing Combo
Dr. David Esleck, director
Rehearses Fridays from 12 noon-2:00 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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Taiko Drumming
Mr. Alasdair Denvil, director
Meets Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Booker Hall BB-002
Gamelan
Dr. Andy McGraw director
Meets Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m in North Court NRCT 024 -
Popular Music/Technology Ensemble
MSEN 100: Beginning Performance Laboratory
Meets Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in WEBB 100 -
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.