Ensembles:
| For Music Majors Only | For
Qualified Students from All Schools |
| Open to Community Members |
 The
Bienen School of Music sponsors 16 major ensembles, several of
which are open to non-music majors as well as members of the
Evanston community. Each organization offers approximately
three major performances each academic year.
Placement in ensembles is based on a performance audition, and
priority is given to students fulfilling degree requirements
for their major.
Ensembles for Music Majors Only
Symphony Orchestra
A select ensemble that performs standard symphonic repertoire.
Contact:
Victor Yampolsky
vyampolsky@northwestern.edu
847-491-4755
Chamber Orchestra
Performs chamber and small orchestra repertoire.
Contact:
Robert G. Hasty
hasty@northwestern.edu
847-491-5707
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Smallest and most select of university wind ensembles; emphasizes performance of major original works for band.
Contact:
Mallory Thompson
m-thompson2@northwestern.edu
847-491-3412
Symphonic Band
Comprises a roster of 65 and performs works for large band or wind orchestra.
Contact: Ryan T. Nelson
rtnelson@northwestern.edu
847-491-4783
Contemporary Music Ensemble
A select group that performs new works by noted composers and those of students.
Contact: Ryan T. Nelson
rtnelson@northwestern.edu
847-491-4783
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Ensembles For Qualified Students from all Schools
Philharmonia
Performs a wide range of symphonic repertoire.
Contact: Robert G. Hasty
hasty@northwestern.edu
847-491-5707
Concert Band
Meets during winter and spring quarters only and performs masterworks of the band repertoire.
Contact: Daniel J. Farris
d-farris@northwestern.edu
847-491-4751
Wildcat Marching Band
Combines marching precision and exceptional playing ability; performs for all home football games and one or more out-of-town games each season.
Contact: Daniel J. Farris
d-farris@northwestern.edu
847-491-4751
Jazz Orchestra, Combos
A variety of small combos; enables students to gain experience in the jazz idiom and to improve improvisational skills. Student composers and arrangers may write for various groups.
** NEW ** Non-Major Jazz Placement
Audition Materials 2009
Non-major jazz performers can download PDF materials for the
Fall 2009 jazz placement auditions.
Contact: Christopher Madsen
c-madsen@northwestern.edu
847-491-4771
Baroque Music Ensemble
Performs music written before 1800
on both period and modern instruments performs with an emphasis
on masterworks from the Baroque period. The ensemble is open
to performers on modern instruments and period instruments and
singers of every voice-type. At least one performance is given
each quarter.
Contact:
Stephen Alltop
swa440@northwestern.edu
847-491-2299
University Chorale
A select, chamber ensemble that performs broad spectrum of repertoire, both accompanied and a cappella. Membership requires at least sophomore standing.
Contact: Robert A. Harris
robahar@northwestern.edu
847-491-3498
University Singers
Performs accompanied and unaccompanied literature of all styles.
Contact: Robert A. Harris
robahar@northwestern.edu
847-491-3498
University Chorus
Performs large scale masterworks.
Contact: Robert A. Harris
robahar@northwestern.edu
847-491-3498
Chapel Choir
Repertoire includes sacred and choral masterworks from all periods; performs for weekly services in Alice Millar Chapel and in special concerts.
Contact:
Stephen Alltop
swa440@northwestern.edu
847-491-2299
University Women’s Chorus
For those interested in performing literature for treble voices and desiring more limited rehearsal commitment.
Contact: Robert A. Harris
robahar@northwestern.edu
847-491-3498
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Ensembles Open to Community Members
University Chorus
Performs large-scale masterworks.
Contact: Robert A. Harris
robahar@northwestern.edu
847-491-3498
Chapel Choir
Repertoire includes sacred and choral masterworks from all periods; performs for weekly services in Alice Millar Chapel and in special concerts.
Contact: Stephen Alltop
swa440@northwestern.edu
847-491-2299
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