Ensembles
More than 550 musicians participate in vocal and instrumental departmental performance ensembles each year. In all ensembles receiving academic credit, membership is open to qualified students through a personal audition.
Choral Ensembles
Our desire at North Carolina State University is to provide you with the opportunity to continue in this enriching experience that complements your education, no matter what your major area of study may be. All of our Ensembles are open to all academic majors. Typically, members of the groups make a year-long commitment, and many participate several years, often in multiple ensembles. Participation in a ensemble earns one academic credit each semester.
If you have a musical background, such as high school singing, or vocal or instrumental experience, we may have a place for you in one of our ensembles. You will have fun, meet people from many different major academic disciplines, continue your musical development and build lasting friendships and memories.
New Horizons Choir
A mixed choir. Repertoire ranges from music of Black composers and traditional spirituals to contemporary Gospel music. Extensive travel throughout the year.
Contact Mr. Ron Foreman (ron_foreman@ncsu.edu, 919.513.3071)
Chamber Singers
An ensemble of 24 voices. Repertoire encompasses vocal chamber music of various styles, with emphasis on Renaissance and Baroque music. Extensive choral experience and proficiency in music reading are required. The group participates in the annual Madrigal Dinner production in November, and performs regularly on and off campus throughout the year.
Contact Dr. Tom Koch (tom_koch@ncsu.edu)
Concert Choir
An advanced mixed choir of 50-60 voices that performs the finest choral literature from all style periods. Strong choral experience and proficiency in music reading are recommended. The group performs 2-3 times each semester, with occasional tours during the spring semester.
Contact Dr. Tom Koch (tom_koch@ncsu.edu)
University Singers
A large mixed choir that performs a varied selection of sacred and secular choral music from all style periods. Development of vocal technique and music reading are emphasized. The group presents one concert each semester. Incoming freshmen are usually placed in this group.
Contact Dr. Tom Koch (tom_koch@ncsu.edu)
Instrumental Ensembles
Marching Band
Active in the Fall Semester during football season. "The Power Sound of the South" performs at all home and selected away games.
Contact Dr. Paul Garcia (paul_garcia@ncsu.edu, 919.513.4489)
Pep Band
Active during the late Fall and Spring semesters during basketball season. Performs at all home games and accompanies the team to any post-season tournament games.
Contact Dr. Paul Garcia (paul_garcia@ncsu.edu, 919.513.4489)
British Brass Band
Select group with an instrumentation consisting of brass and percussion instruments. Complete instrumentation approximately 30 members. Spring Semester ensemble which rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:15 in Price Music Center Room 120.
Contact Dr. John Fuller (john_fuller@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8284)
Wind Ensemble
Select group performing challenging wind ensemble and traditional concert band repertoire. Tours each spring.
Contact Dr. Paul Garcia (paul_garcia@ncsu.edu, 919.513.4489)
Jazz Ensembles
Select group performing Swing, Be-bop, and contemporary jazz. Opportunity to develop improvisational skills. Combo jazz groups are available for those interested. Fall and Spring.
Contact Mr. Wes Parker (wes_parker@ncsu.edu)
Students and community members perform traditional Scottish and Celtic repertoire approximately 40 times per year including trips to the highland games.
Contact Dr. John Sprague (sprague3@bellsouth.net, 919.515.2981)
80-piece student and community group performing standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire.
Contact Dr. Randolph Foy (rfoy@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8279)
Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra
A 30-piece ensemble focusing on orchestral music from Baroque to Post-Modern.
Contact Dr. Randolph Foy (rfoy@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8279)
