Primary Ensembles
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University String Orchestra
Conducting:- Timothy Hsu (Orchestral)
Strings:- Timothy Hsu (Violin, Viola)
- Norah Clydesdale (Cello)
- Colin Trusedell (Bass)
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Wind Ensemble/Concert Band
The Wind Ensemble is one of the University's premier performing ensembles and is open to all students, regardless of academic major. Prerequisite: High School Band experience or Director approval. Rehearsals begin the first week of school in the Fall and Spring semesters.
The ensemble seeks to broaden performance and pedagogical skills through the programming of quality wind band literature that ranges from cornerstones of the repertoire through contemporary works.
The Wind Ensemble also serves as a vehicle that equips music performance and education degree students with rehearsal and performance techniques that will foster growth and maturity in their performing ensembles after graduating and entering the field of music performance and music education.
Conductor: Woodwinds:- Andrea Artley (Flute)
- Sherry Boyer (Oboe)
- Leroy Gonzalez (Bassoon)
- Pam Diaz (Clarinet)
- Brad Eastin (Saxophone)
- Al Eberhardt (Trumpet)
- Gary Stephens (Horn)
- Ryan van Gilder (Trombone)
- Charles Ortega (Euphonium and Tuba)
- Colin Trusedell (Bass)
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Choir
Chamber Choir
The Vocal Ensemble is a select ensemble and admittance is by vocal auditions from primarily voice majors. Other music majors and members of the student body may audition for openings in the ensemble as they occur.
This ensemble is a performance-oriented group with special emphasis on a cappella literature including secular and sacred repertoire. Extra rehearsals are scheduled as needed for preparation.
Conducting:- Dr. Dana Ihm (Choral)
- Dennis Jackson
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Guitar Ensemble
Open to classical, steel, and electric guitar players of all ability levels.
Ensembles will be arranged every semester according to ability level with a variety of styles studied for performance. Performances are given on and off campus as opportunities arise however the ensembles are required to perform a concert at the end of the Spring semester on campus.
Guitar:- Ben Johnson (Director of Guitar Ensemble)
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Piano Ensemble
Open to qualified piano players by audition. Piano ensembles of varying sizes are organized each semester. Performances are given on and off campus as opportunities arise.
Piano:
