Music
Ensembles
How to Join an Ensemble
All Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students are welcome to participate in any of the department ensembles which present concerts each semester. An option to earn academic credit by registering for ensembles as a semester-long adjunct course is offered. Details on how to join are found on each ensemble's page.
Our large ensembles include the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Choir (open to the community), Chamber Chorus, Concert Band (open to the community), Chamber Orchestra (open to the community), Tiger Jazz (open to the community when instrument positions are not filled by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students), and Mariachi Tigre. Bluegrass Ensembles - offered at various skill levels, Collegium Musicum - which performs early music and is open to the community, and Gamelan Ensemble - directed by a Balinese master teacher and featuring traditional music, dance, and costumes, are among our unique performance opportunities. Musical Theatre productions, featuring current voice students, are presented each semester.
Additionally, the department may endorse student led and directed ensembles. Students can gain credit and coaching from the department for approved projects.
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Department Syllabi outline course expectations for all Music Lessons and Music Ensembles. Individual instructors may provide supplemental syllabi with additional studio information and requirements.
Students enrolled in lessons will have Gold Card access automatically processed to use practice rooms, and students enrolled in ensembles may request practice room access. Practice room access expires at the end of each semester.
Students must be enrolled in lessons or an ensemble to check out a locker. Contact the Music Production Coordinator (Packard 49) for details. Lost key charge is $100.
Musical instrument rentals are available to all students enrolled in lessons and performing ensembles. However, availability is limited and instruments are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Rentals are issued for a single semester and may be renewed for one additional semester, contingent upon continued enrollment in lessons and performing ensembles. Instruments may also be rented for personal use during Blocks 2–4 and 6–8. A rental fee of $25 per block applies to personal-use rentals.
Contact Shane Groothof in Packard Room 49 or at sgroothof@coloradocollege.edu
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