Ensemble Requirements

The Department of Music encourages students to participate in a variety of performing organizations. A rich ensemble experience is basic to the professional preparation of all musicians. For this reason, music majors are required to enroll in at least one of the following large performing ensembles during each semester of residency, except during internship: Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble (instrumental tract); University Choir or Chamber Singers (vocal/choral tract). Selection of a performing ensemble is governed by the student’s major and result of an ensemble audition. Students are also encouraged to participate in a variety of small ensembles. Non-majors are welcome to participate in ensembles at the discretion of the director.