Ensembles

The following music ensembles are open to students in every major.

Auditions required as noted:

  • Ursinus College Choir  (MUS-001–008).
    A large choral ensemble open to everyone in the College community. The College Choir performs three or four major works each year, including performances of Handel’s Messiah in the fall semester. Graded S/U. Two to three hours per week. One semester hour. (A, if four semester hours are completed.)
  • Meistersingers (MUS-011–018).

    A small choral ensemble open to all students. The repertoire represents diverse styles and cultures suitable to a smaller ensemble. Graded S/U. Three to four hours per week. One semester hour. (A, if four semester hours are completed.)
  • Ursinus College Wind Ensemble  (MUS-021–028).

    A large instrumental ensemble open to everyone in the College community. Members perform works from standard band repertoire, transcriptions of important orchestral works, and new compositions. The Wind Ensemble presents two major concerts each year and may appear at campus functions. Graded S/U. Two to three hours per week. One semester hour. (A, if four semester hours are completed.)
  • Ursinus College Jazz Ensemble  (MUS-031–038). 

    A big band open to all students. The ensemble performs arrangements and original compositions in a variety of jazz styles. The Jazz Ensemble presents two major concerts each year and may appear at campus functions. Graded S/U. Music lessons fee. Two to three hours per week. One semester hour. (A, if four semester hours are completed.)
  • Ursinus Strings  (MUS-051–058).
    A chamber strings ensemble open to everyone in the College community. Members will present a campus performance each semester and may appear at campus functions. Graded S/U. Two to three hours per week. One semester hour. (A, if four semester hours are completed.)
Department of Music

Bomberger Hall Lower Level

Vicky Riego de Dios, Admin Support
610-409-3212
music@ursinus.edu