Music Department Ensembles

MUSIC DEPARTMENT ENSEMBLES

    Auditions

        Most ensembles require auditions for placement purposes. Auditions take place during the first week of classes in the fall and typically involve vocalizing or playing scales, performing a brief prepared excerpt or two, and sight-reading. Individual ensemble directors can provide detailed information on auditions for their ensembles.

    Ensembles and Directors (1-credit courses)

Chamber Ensembles - Nancy McFarland Gaub
Collegium Musicum- Jennifer Williams Brown
Grinnell Oratorio Society- John Rommereim
Grinnell Singers- John Rommereim
Grinnell Symphony Orchestra- Eric McIntyre
Jazz Band- Damani Phillips
Javanese Gamelan and Dance Ensemble- Roger Vetter, Valerie Vetter
Latin American Ensemble- Gabriel Espinosa
Percussion Ensemble- Michael Pawlak
Symphonic Band- Mitch Lutch
Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir- Barry Jones
Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble- Tony Perman

    Studio Ensembles (associated with music lessons)

Fresh Flutes- Claudia Anderson
Harp Ensemble- Kristin Maahs