The orchestra is composed of students, faculty, and members of the Atlanta community. The Emory Wind Ensemble studies and performs literature for wind bands. The Jazz Ensemble performs works from all periods of jazz, specializing in the big-band swing era. The Jazz Ensemble also performs contemporary arrangements. Honor Ensembles Instrumental honor ensembles include the Brass Choir, the Brass Quintet, the Woodwind Quintet, the Woodwind Choir, the String Quartet, the Chamber Orchestra, and the Piano Trio.
Membership is by audition only.
The consort specializes in performances of medieval, Renaissance, and early baroque music on historically accurate instruments. This choral society is primarily for graduate students, faculty, and residents of the community. It presents one of Bach's Passions each season, as well as other concerts during the year. Through full-time faculty and faculty affiliate artists who are among Atlanta's finest performing musicians, the music department offers individual instruction in instrumental and vocal techniques. Such study may be taken on a noncredit basis.