Performing Opportunities

Symphony Orchestra

            Students perform advanced literature and guest artists are often featured with the Symphonic

                           Orchestra.  Recent repertory has included Mozart's Haffner Symphony, Charles Ives The

             Unanswered Question, and Aaron Copland's Suite from Appalachian Spring.

Wind Ensemble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This band presents repertoire at an advanced level and provides an excellent opportunity for students to perform with counselors, teaching assistants, and faculty members.  Repertory covered includes standards as well as transcriptions of orchestra works.  Students are generally seated 1-2 on a part in the wind ensemble tradition and are thus challenged to perform at the highest level.

 

 

Jazz Orchestra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Band

This advanced level ensemble showcases students performing alongside counseling staff, faculty and guest artists in advanced level jazz orchestrations. Provides practical experience for students interested in the professional world of jazz performance.

 

 

 

Jazz Combos

These small ensembles provide students of any level with opportunities to develop their improvisational skill.

 

Chamber Music

              Chamber music challenges students to explore new literature, develop their musical skills, and

              collaborative abilities.  Chamber ensembles include but are not limited to:

                           String Quartet / Quintet

                           Wind Quintet

                           Brass Quintet

                           Paino Trio/Quartet

                           Percussion Ensemble

                           Brass Ensemble

                           Guitar Ensemble

                          Jazz Combo

                          Various other configurations

Voice (2011)

Chamber Choir

This select choral ensemble is for advanced singers and performs challenging repertory from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

 

 

 

Festival Choir

This large choir is required for all students and counselors. This ensemble performs a variety of standard choral music including major works of the choral repertoire. The Festival Choir is the final ensemble to perform during each session and is the culminating performing group of each session.

 

 

 

 

 

Musical Theatre Workshop  (2011)

 

 

Designed for vocalists and instrumentalists who seek experience in musical theatre.  Repertory includes original theatre works written by students as well as Broadway revues