MAJOR ENSEMBLES
MAJOR ENSEMBLES
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College Choir
College Choir
Preparation and performance of choral literature focusing on concepts of style, ensemble, and vocal production. Open to the entire community. One major performance per semester.
Rehearsals: MW 4:30-6pm, McVay
Contact: Wendy Reynolds, director, wendy.reynolds@principia.edu
College Orchestra
College Orchestra
Preparation and performance of instrumental literature covering style, expressive interpretation, and ensemble. Open to the entire community. One major performance per semester.
Rehearsals: TBA, McVay
Contact: Dr. Joe Van Riper, director, joe.vanriper@principia.edu
College Jazz Ensemble
College Jazz Ensemble
Reading and rehearsing music from various big band and combo styles. Special attention is given to style awareness, ensemble, and improvisation techniques. Open to the entire community. One major performance per semester
Rehearsals: MW 3:20-4:10, or TBA
Contact: Dr. Joe Van Riper, director, joe.vanriper@principia.edu
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES and STUDENT-LED GROUPS
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES and STUDENT-LED GROUPS
College Jazz Combo
College Jazz Combo
The Principia Jazz Combo performs advanced jazz repertoire in a professional-level environment. We explore jazz tunes from cool jazz through current times. We also collaborate on collective improvisation and workshop member's original compositions.
Contact Professor Jim Hegarty for more information: jim.hegarty@principia.edu
Plus One
Plus One
Student-led a cappella club. Auditioned group.
African Praise Choir
African Praise Choir
Chamber ensemble specializing in praise music from contemporary sacred music traditions performed in Africa. Open enrollment. Most recently offered Spring 2023. Offered selected semesters.
Rehearsals: TBA
Contact: Dr. Joe Van Riper, director; joe.vanriper@principia.edu
bel canto Singers
bel canto Singers
Auditioned chamber ensemble. Offered in selected semesters.
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