All music majors with an emphasis in performance or music education are required to present a sophomore and a senior recital. Recitalists must secure recital permission from the faculty. One hour of credit per semester may be earned with membership in departmental ensembles. All ensembles require auditions. Repertoire includes accompanied and a cappella music from early to contemporary periods.
Choirs occasionally join with the college orchestra in the performance of a major work.
Both groups present programs on and off campus and tour annually. Performs symphonic and chamber repertory and accompanies the winners of the annual concerto-aria contest. Several concerts are given during the year. An opportunity for all brass, woodwind and percussion players to perform classic and contemporary works of the concert band and chamber winds repertoire. Open to music majors and nonmajors by audition.