Techiya is MIT's Jewish a cappella singing group. The Wind Ensemble , conducted by Fred Harris, offers advanced students the opportunity to study and perform literature from the Renaissance through the 20th century, from octet to full wind ensemble. Repertoire may include Mozart, Dvorak, and contemporary serenades, brass ensemble music from Gabrieli to Schuller, and music for various mixed media, including strings. The Wind Ensemble occasionally commissions works for flexible instrumentation and features student or professional soloists. Four concerts are presented each year either on campus or at venues throughout Boston.
Membership is by audition only.
The Wind Symphony , Directed by Fred Harris. The ensemble offers students an opportunity to play literature from the Renaissance through the 20th century for woodwind, brass, and percussion. The repertoire consists primarily of original music composed for large wind band and choirs of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The group performs four concerts each year, with occasional tours or outreach programs. Membership is by audition only.