The Wind Ensemble is open to all woodwind, brass and percussion students at Webster University. Student performers are often joined by members of the faculty and professional performers. Each spring, the ensemble joins with the Webster Brass Quintet, Webster Wind Quintet, and Webster Chamber Winds to present the Spring Wind Spectacular. Auditions are held during the first Monday afternoon class meeting of each term. The New Music Ensemble explores contemporary acoustic, electronic, MIDI and improvisational works by Webster students and faculty, as well as other composers.
Membership is open to instrumentalists and singers from rock, classical and jazz backgrounds.
Auditions are held during the first Tuesday class meeting. The Department of Music also offers classical chamber music ensembles. These include the Guitar Ensemble directed by John McClellan, the Chamber Winds directed by Jan Gippo, the saxophone quartet directed by Jeffrey Collins, the string quartet directed by Yuly Ilyashov, and the string and piano ensemble directed by Daniel Schene. Enrollment in each of these ensembles is by permission of the appropriate instructor. All ensemble members are expected to attend each scheduled rehearsal and performance.