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Music Organizations

A wide range of music organizations is available through the colleges and the Mason Gross School of the Arts. Most of these organizations require an audition for participation.

Vocal Ensembles

   Kirkpatrick Choir: a highly selective mixed chorus that performs at on-campus concerts and off-campus tours.

   University Choir: a large mixed chorus that performs a wide range of choral literature.

   Glee Club: one of the oldest men`s choruses in the United States, sings a variety of music for male voices, frequently performs with choruses at other colleges, and embarks on extensive concert tours.

   Voorhees Choir: a women`s chorus that performs a wide variety of music from all periods and styles, and also tours.

   Queens Chorale: a women`s chorus that sings music of all styles and periods, often in collaboration with men`s college choruses.

   Collegium Musicum: an ensemble of twelve to fifteen singers that performs vocal music of the Renaissance.

   Opera at Rutgers: an ensemble of advanced singers that prepares programs of operatic scenes as well as full productions each year.

Large Instrumental Ensembles

   Rutgers University Orchestra: a highly selective group of students performing standard orchestral works at a thoroughly professional level.

  Rutgers Philharmonia: provides an opportunity for all university students to play standard orchestral literature.

  Rutgers Wind Ensemble: an advanced fifty-member ensemble giving several concerts of music for winds each year.

  Rutgers Symphony Band: a large ensemble that performs a wide range of band literature.

  Rutgers Concert Band: a large ensemble providing a stimulating performance opportunity for the study and performance of concert music for band.

  Rutgers University Marching Band: renowned throughout the East for its exciting gridiron performances at all home and some away games. The band has performed at professional football games and on national television.

  Rutgers Pep Band: performs at basketball games, both at home and away, and was recently named the outstanding pep band of the metropolitan area by Madison Square Garden.

Small Ensembles

  Rutgers Jazz Ensemble: a highly selective group of students, mostly in the jazz studies program, performing music for large jazz ensembles.

  Rutgers Salsa Band: a popular group that performs in concert and at various university functions.

  Rutgers Brass Ensemble: a select group of advanced students performing compositions for small brass ensembles.

  Rutgers Percussion Ensemble: a select group of advanced students performing compositions for percussion instruments.

  Rutgers Clarinet Ensemble: a select group of advanced clarinetists performing compositions for small and large groups.


 
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