All Bachelor of Music students registered for individual instruction in the Applied Music department participate in a large ensemble each year. Keyboard players and guitarists may use a secondary instrument in their ensemble, or may sing in a choir. Final placement in all ensembles is by audition and permission of the Dean. Faculty of Music ensembles are open to BA music students and students from other faculties on a competitive audition basis.
Ensembles rehearse four hours per week and present between three and ten concerts per year.
Repertoire depends on the skill level of the players, but includes a broad range of the traditional and contemporary music. Chamber Ensembles are available to Performance Majors in second, third and fourth year. Other Bachelor of Music students may apply and will be accepted based on the needs of instrumentation . Final placement in all chamber ensembles is by audition and permission of the Chair of Performance. Chamber Ensembles receive one hour of coaching from a Faculty member per week and are expected to rehearse independently for three hours a week.