Ensemble A fully instrumented organization with a minimum of part duplication whose major objective is the development of musical understanding through the study and preparation of original compositions and transcriptions of significant musical worth for the ensemble. Membership by audition. An instrumental organization that provides students with an opportunity to develop musical understanding through the study and preparation of representative compositions and transcriptions for bands. MUEN 503 Symphony Orchestra A concert organization which studies and performs the standard orchestral literature and contemporary compositions.
Membership is required of string majors and open to wind and percussion students by audition.
In addition to developing jazz skills, the musicians develop facility in jazz composition, arranging and improvisation. Membership is by audition. An ensemble performing music composed or arranged for multiple guitars. MUEN 511 Conservatory Choir A select group of singers who perform sacred and secular choral music ranging from Renaissance to the Contemporary compositions. This group tours annually throughout Virginia and its neighboring states.