An ensemble of student singers that perform madrigal and chamber works from all historical periods and styles, including works with instrumental accompaniment. Singers are selected by audition and members must also be in Concert Choir. The singers perform on and off campus, at college jazz festivals, and are involved in fall and spring recruiting for the Music Department. An ensemble of solo vocal performers, this group rehearses and presents arias and ensemble excerpts from standard and lesser-known operatic reperoire. Care is taken to match roles with current level of vocalism.
Participation is welcomed with recommendation of studio teacher.
Spring semester only. The Concert Band is open to all campus instrumentalists and percussionists. It performs for various campus events and on occasion at surrounding schools and communities. The band gives at least one concert on campus each semester. The Wind Symphony forms the nucleus of this group.