Performance Opportunities

A marching and concert band performing for university athletic events, pep rallies, campus celebrations, and off-campus shows, parades, and events. Open to all interested students; no experience required.

The University Chorale (MUS 355) is open to students, staff, and faculty. Singers perform advanced choral literature from a variety of styles, periods, and cultures while developing musical skills, building friendships, and sharing a love of singing. Basic musical skills and a placement audition are required. Sight-reading is not required, but some group singing experience is preferred.

Chamber Choir (MUS 364) is the most select choir on campus and requires membership in Chorale as well as an audition. This group is limited to 16 singers and performs a wide range of literature and is available to represent the university when a large choir is not practical.

Social Justice Choir (MUS 368) uses music and community service to address social justice issues while highlighting composers from historically underrepresented groups. The choir participates in a regional music festival in the fall and focuses on a specific social issue in the spring. No audition required. Commitment and dedication expected.

This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to perform major standards and contemporary band literature.

Study and performance of traditional large jazz ensemble repertoire focusing on big band tradition. Musical styles to be studied include swing, Latin, bebop, funk, and rock, among others.

An exploration of diverse percussion instruments and techniques. Open to all students; no audition or prior experience required.

A specialized study of steel pan performance, the acoustic percussion instrument from Trinidad and Tobago. Open to all students regardless of background; no audition required.

A performance ensemble exploring string repertoire from multiple genres and historical periods. Open to all qualified students with audition and instructor permission.