Music

PART I - LARGER ENSEMBLES

Concert Band

The Asbury College Concert Band includes music majors, minors and students representing many other academic fields at Asbury. Membership is open to all qualified students by audition. The band performs on-campus concerts and at area schools and churches. The Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble travel together on a four-day long weekend tour during the spring semester. Professor Glen Flanigan, Coordinator of Instrumental Studies at Asbury College, conducts the Concert Band.

Concert Choir

The Asbury College Concert Choir is an SSATB ensemble open to all students by audition. The mission of the ensemble is to perform with artistic excellence and spiritual vitality excellent choral works from the various periods of musical history. The Concert Choir performs regularly on and off campus and completes a full spring-break tour in odd-numbered years. Dr. Beatrice Holz conducts the Concert Choir.

Men's Glee Club

Open to all male students without an audition. In addition to local concerts both on and off campus, this ensemble tours during spring break of even-numbered years. The Men's Glee Club is directed by Dr. Mark Schell.

Orchestra

Open to all qualified students through audition. The heart of the group is the string section, but woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard players are added according to the demands of individual compositions. The Asbury College Orchestra is conducted by Dr. Ronald Holz.

Women's Choir

Open to all female students, faculty and staff by audition. Performances include both on and off campus concerts. The Women's Choir is directed by Professor Virginia Bowles.

 

PART II - SMALLER INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Handbell Choir

The Asbury College Handbell Choir is open to all qualified students through audition. In addition to local concerts both on and off campus, this ensemble tours during spring break of even-numbered years. The Handbell Choir is conducted by Dr. Mark Schell, Chair of our Music Department.

Jazz Ensemble

The Asbury College Jazz Ensemble performs in formal and informal concerts on Asbury's campus and also at area churches and schools. Membership is open to all qualified students by audition. Members include music majors and representatives from many other major fields at Asbury. The Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band travel together on a four-day long weekend tour during the spring semester. Professor Glen Flanigan, Coordinator of Instrumental Studies at Asbury College, directs the Jazz Ensemble.

Collegium Musicum - Instrumental Chamber Groups

Some of the most rewarding and challenging music making comes from being part of a chamber group, a smaller ensemble requiring one player per part. The title of Collegium Musicum is a general term under which all chamber ensembles function, both instrumental and vocal. Instrumental combinations vary each semester, as chamber groups are formed according to student interest. The following ensembles are representative of those that meet on a regular basis.

Brass Ensemble

Flute Choir

Guitar Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

String Quartet, String Trio, and/or String Ensemble

These groups present multiple concerts both on and off campus each year. Additional, mixed instrument ensembles may also be formed according to current interest. Membership is by audition within the first few days of the Fall Semester and/or as openings occur throughout the year.

Collegium Musicum - Vocal Ensemble

The Collegium Musicum Vocal Ensemble is an a cappella chamber choir comprised of 18 singers. While the focus of the repertoire is the choral music of the Renaissance, established masterpieces of all periods, as well as new works, are performed. The Vocal Ensemble supplements its on-campus performance schedule with occasional off-campus events and international tours. The ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Vicki Bell.