This ensemble, under the direction of Professor Rebecca Hodson, specializes in a variety of accompanied and a cappella literature for women's voices. The ensemble performs in concert with the College Choir, appears in chapel, and travels on tour. Chamber Orchestra Directed by Dr. John Weddle, this ensemble studies and reads original literature, transcriptions, and arrangements. Included are works for full orchestra, string orchestra, and small ensembles. Wind Ensemble Directed by Dr. John Weddle, the Wind Ensemble performs throughout the year.
Music covers various style and historical periods.
Students in the ensemble may also wish to play in the smaller jazz band or pep band. College Choir Westmont's principal choral ensemble, a large mixed chorus, is under the direction of Dr. Steven Hodson. The choir performs the classic repertoire of the past five centuries, along with spirituals, folk songs, and music of non-Western cultures. The ensemble presents local concerts, appears at Westmont events, performs in chapel, ministers in local church services, participates in regional choral festivals, and tours every spring. This select ensemble, directed by Professor Grey Brothers, specializes in a cappella literature, from Renaissance madrigals and motets to folk songs and spirituals, contemporary sacred music, and vocal jazz.