ENSEMBLES

 

ORCHESTRA

Symphony 

MUS 151, 152, 251, 252
T, 7:00-9:20 p.m.
MU- 104 (Band Room)
The Symphony Orchestra, directed by Professor Franklin Alvarez, presents a full-length concert each semester presenting a wide variety of symphonic literature of all genres. One of strengths of the program is that is open to the all musicians—music majors, non-majors, graduate students, as well as our local community. In the Fall semester, the orchestra collaborates to accompany the annual production of Handel’s Messiah, as well as the Festival of Carols during the holidays.

 

 Orchestra

 

orchestra

Chamber

MUS 157, 158, 257, 258
TTh, 3:00-3:50 p.m.
FA- 1 (Chamber Music Room)
Students in the Chamber Orchestra can expect to play a mix of styles from the classical genres to jazz and pop styles. In addition, many of our string players are also active chamber music participants, receiving weekly coaching and performance opportunities. Students who have previously studied violin, viola, cello, or bass are also welcome to register for private lessons with the string faculty. This ensemble is directed by Professor Franklin Alvarez.

CHOIR

GilaSoul Singers 

MUS 129, 130, 229, 230
TTh, 1:00- 1:50 p.m.
Mu-104 (Band Room)
This ensemble is open to all interested treble voices (soprano or alto); no audition necessary. A range of various repertoire are studied, and students participate in semester choral concerts as well as the annual production of the Festival of Carols. This ensemble is directed by Professor Chase Moore.

 

 

 

 GilaSoul

 

 

Resonus

Resonus

US 127, 128, 227, 228
TTh, 1:00- 1:50 p.m.
FA- 111 (Choir Room)

This ensemble is open to all interested tenors, baritones, and basses; no audition necessary. A range of various repertoire are studied, and students participate in semester choral concerts as well as the annual production of the Festival of Carols and Handel's Messiah. This ensemble is directed by Dr. Gideon Burrows.

A Cappella Choir

US 136, 137, 236, 237
MTWThF, 12:00- 12:50 p.m.
FA- 111 (Choir Room)
Auditioned ensemble that studies and performs repertoire of a wide range of styles spanning the choral standards of the Renaissance and Baroque eras to contemporary works. Members of this ensemble participate in semester choral concerts as well as the annual production of Festival of Carols and Handel's Messiah. Additonally, they represent the college during the annual music department tour during the spring semester. This ensemble is directed by Dr. Gideon Burrows.

A Cappella

 

Encore

ENCORE

MUS 190, 191, 290, 291
MWF, TBD
FA- 111 (Choir Room)
Auditioned contemporary a cappella ensemble. Members of this choir participate in semester choral concerts as well as the vocal jazz concert which takes place in the spring semester. Additonally, they represent the college during the annual music department tour during the spring semester.  Participation in this ensemble does no fufill large ensemble credit for students majoring or minoring in music. This ensemble is directed by Rick Lunt.

Evolution (Vocal Show Ensemble)

Auditioned ensemble that studies and performs various styles of show tunes (musicals) and popular/contemporary music. Members of this choir participate in semester choral concerts as well as the annual production of the Festival of Carols and Handel's Messiah. Additonally, they represent the college during the annual music department tour during the spring semester.  Participation in this ensemble does no fufill large ensemble credit for students majoring or minoring in music. This ensemble is directed by Rick Lunt.

 

Evolution

Symphonic

Symphonic Choir

MUS 133, 134
Th, 6:30 p.m.
FA- 111 (Choir Room)
This ensemble is open to all interested singers (SATB) who desire to sing in a community setting. Choristers will perform repertoire from a wide range of styles spanning the choral standards all areas and include many popular, folk, spiritual and hymn settings. Members of this ensemble participate in their own choral concert at the end of each semester, and form the central group of singers for mini-masterworks concerts. This is a half-credit course ($45.00/sem.) and does not count toward completion of a degree. This ensemble is directed by Professor Chase Moore (Fall Semester) and Dr. Gideon Burrows (Spring Semester).

BAND

WIND ENSEMBLE

MUS 142, 143, 242, 243
MTWThF, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
MU- 104 (Band Room)

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Band Capitol

MARCHING BAND

MUS 111, 211
MTWThF, 8:00-8:50 a.m. (Fall Semester Only)
MU- 104 (Band Room) and Practice Field

JAZZ BAND

MUS 125, 126, 225, 226
TTh, 5:00-5:30 p.m.
MU- 104 (Band Room)

Jazz
Community Jazz

COMMUNITY JAZZ BAND

MUS 
T, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
MU- 104 (Band Room)