Players play one to a part and are challenged with comparatively virtuosic performance requirements. The ensemble rehearses within the regularly scheduled Symphonic Band rehearsals. Bethany Brass is a medium sized brass ensemble which performs a substantial amount of early music, liturgical settings, classical transcriptions and twentieth century original works. The groups performs frequent run-out concerts and church services throughout the midwest and embarks on more lengthy tours during interterm on alternate years. Bethany Brass performs two full length concerts per year.
Admission is by audition.
The Percussion Ensemble is directed by Prof. Dean Kranzler. Opportunities are provided here for extensive percussion experience at all performance levels. The college's large supply of percussion equipment is utilized in various ensemble settings. The ensemble performs at a variety of concerts throughout the year. Flute Choir , directed by Karen Harmon, incorporates flute performance and pedagogy into an ensemble that uses most of the instruments in the transverse flute family.