Performing Ensembles

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Ensembles are open to majors of all disciplines. Ensembles count as one unit of credit. Most, but not all, require auditions.

The Music Department regards continuous experience in active music-making to be an essential part of college music study.

To provide this experience, the department offers a wide range of ensembles both vocal and instrumental.

All music majors (performance, jazz studies, liberal arts, and music education) must declare a major performance medium (instrument or voice) upon entering their program of study.
Every music major is required to be in one major performing ensemble during each semester of residence in which he or she plays his or her declared performance medium (instru- ment or voice). Students may be invited to play in additonal major ensembles.
Students may substitute a minor ensemble for a major ensemble only with the aproval of their adviser and the department chair.

Check the Performing Ensembles menu on the left for Ensemble name, meeting times and other details.