Student experience in small ensembles and chamber music is a vital part of our curriculum. Our music department offers a range of ways to participate in chamber ensembles under the guidance of faculty, with masterclasses from world-renowned performers and frequent performance opportunities. Playing chamber music gives students the opportunity to develop a range of musical and interpersonal skills, allows them to develop their individual artistry, and better prepares them for the professional world of music performance. The chamber music repertoire is vast and varied, providing a myriad of ways in which students can collaborate. Chamber ensembles are open to all interested University students, with the exception of a few which are reserved for music majors only. Contact the ensemble's faculty coordinator for information on participating.
Clarinet Ensemble
MUSC 3700 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Overview
This college/community chamber ensemble incorporates all members of the clarinet family from E-flat sopranino to Contra Alto clarinet and everything in between to read, rehearse and perform both standard and new works for clarinet quartet and clarinet choir. Relying primarily on non-traditional concert venues, previous performances have been in schools, adult care facilities, lobby music prior to other events, and even the Logan Transit Center. Clarinet choir doesn’t wait for the community to come to concerts; we take the concerts to the community!
Flute Ensemble
MUSC 3780 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinator
Overview
Students play all members of the flute family to gain knowledge about flute ensemble repertoire, rehearsal techniques, and chamber music performance skills.
Horn Choir
MUSC 3850 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinator
Overview
Helps students gain knowledge and understanding of brass ensemble, gain knowledge of rehearsal techniques for perfecting chamber music, and demonstrate mastery of these skills through performance.
Jazz Combos
MUSC 4710 - 1-2 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinator
Overview
Study and performance of the finest literature for the small jazz ensemble.
Percussion Ensemble
MUSC 3870 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinator
Overview
Provides opportunity for percussionists to perform select percussion literature in a chamber music setting.
String Ensembles
MUSC 4500 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinators
Robert Waters, Rebecca McFaul, Brad Ottesen, Anne Francis-Bayless
Overview
An intensive study of chamber music repertoire, in which students learn to independently rehearse and develop performances, under the mentorship of the members of the Fry Street Quartet.
Low Brass Choir
MUSC 3800 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinator
Overview
Intended for music majors and nonmajors interested in performing music specifically written and/or arranged for low brass ensemble.
Saxophone Quartet
MUSC 4720 - 1 cr. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
Faculty Coordinators
Overview
The ensemble performs standards of the classical saxophone repertoire, as well as newer works. The goal of this ensemble is to develop ensemble skills while performing at a high level. Placement is determined by audition and each participant receives a scholarship to perform with this ensemble.
