Colleges and Schools

Instrumental Ensembles

Concert Band

Open to all wind and percussion players
Dedicated to the performance of band and wind ensemble music, both original music and transcriptions
On-campus performances
Open to music and non-music majors
No audition required
Directed by Dr. Joe Lill

Jazz Combo

Focuses on jazz music of all eras, with an emphasis on individual improvisation
Open to music and non-music majors
Audition required
Conducted by Dr. Joe Lill

Jazz Ensemble

Performs a repertoire of music from the big band era to the present
Ensemble members are wind, rhythm, and percussion players
On- and off-campus performances
Open to music and non-music majors
Audition required
Directed by Dr. Joe Lill

String, Brass, Woodwind, Guitar, and Percussion Ensembles

Small performing groups for a variety of instrumentalists
Pursue the study and performance of literature written specifically for small groups
On- and off-campus performances and an annual student chamber music competition
Open to music and non-music majors
Audition required

University Orchestra

Uses music to bring attention to issues including climate change, gun violence, and environmental sustainability
The first carbon neutral, net-zero university orchestra in the US
Open to music and non-music majors
Audition required
Directed by Dr. Tom Zelle

Worship Teams

Lead music from a variety of worship traditions for chapel and Collegelife services
Welcome vocalists and instrumentalists
Open to music and non-music majors
Audition required
Coordinated by Stephen Kelly