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University Choir
The ASU University Choir is a large concert ensemble available for singers interested
in continuing their choral experience while in college. It is open to both music majors
and non-majors, with auditions taking place at the beginning of each semester. The
ensemble focuses on the performance of standard choral literature, and performs/tours
extensively throughout the year. Contact Dr. Kristofer Sanchack at ksanchack@alasu.edu for audition and scholarship information.
Trebled Soul
Trebled Soul is an elite, a cappella, vocal jazz ensemble made up of advanced singers.
Students are selected by audition to participate in the ensemble. Trebled Soul performs
an array of literature ranging from jazz standards to contemporary works and popular/commercial
music. Contact Mr. Tyrone Hayes at thayes@alasu.edu for audition information.
Gospel Choir
The ASU Gospel Choir is an ensemble open to all levels of singers interested in continuing
their choral experience while in college. It is open to both music majors and non-majors,
no audition necessary. Instrumentalists who play keys, electric bass, and drums are
also welcome to participate. Contact Mrs. Jocelyn Stovall at jstovall@alasu.edu for more information.
Opera Workshop
The Opera Workshop at ASU provides advanced vocal students with the opportunity to
learn and perform repertoire in a series of scenes or vignettes staged from different
operas and various operatic composers. In addition to building repertoire, students
also receive extensive coaching in movement and stage presence. Contact Mr. Tyrone
Hayes at thayes@alasu.edu for more information.
Pop Ensemble
The newest ensemble at ASU available for students to explore, is the Pop Ensemble,
a group made of of vocalists and instrumentalists playing the drums, keys, and bass.
Students in the ensemble perform a wide variety cover songs, along with original songs
composed by students in the recording technology program at ASU. Contact Dr. Shane
Colquhoun at scolquhoun@alasu.edu for more information.
Jazz Ensemble & Combo Groups
The Jazz Ensemble is a traditional big band group that performs various jazz styles
from swing to salsa to bebop. The ensemble is comprised of saxophone, trumpet, and
trombone players, and features a rhythm section made up of piano, guitar, bass, and
drum set. Vocal soloisits also regularly perform with the group on standard jazz literature,
both in the big band setting, and in smaller combo groups.
Athletic Bands at ASU
The Mighty Marching Hornets hold auditions throughout the year for students who play
a wind instrument, or who wish to be a part of the drumline or auxiliary groups. The
full marching band rehearses and performs at all home football games, and for parades
and band shows, during the Fall semester, while the pep band provides entertainment
at basketball games during the Spring semester.
Concert Bands at ASU
The ASU Wind Ensemble and Flex Band are ensembles dedicated to the performance of
concert literature and meet throughout the school year. The concert groups are open
to both ASU music majors and non-majors with placement auditions held at the beginning
of each semester. Scholarship opportunities are available for non-majors who play
instruments of need, including the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and concert French
horn. Contact Dr. Russell Greene at rgreene@alasu.edu for audition and scholarship information.
Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble is a chamber group dedicated to performing music composed
or arranged for percussion instruments and is open to both music majors and non-music
major percussionists. Contact Dr. Jessica Williams at jewilliams@alasu.edu for audition information.
Trombone Choir
The ASU Trombone Choir is a small chamber group made up of trombone majors and conducted
by ASU trombone professor, Dr. Jonathan Houghtling. The group has been featured at
the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Momentum Symposium, and regularly performs around campus
for special events. Contact Dr. Jonathan Houghtling at jhoughtling@alasu.edu for more information.
Horn Choir
The ASU Horn Choir is a small chamber group made up of French horn majors and conducted
by ASU horn professor, Dr. Brenda Luchsinger. The group has been featured at the Alabama
Symphony Orchestra Momentum Symposium, and regularly performs around campus for special
events. Contact Dr. Brenda Luchsinger at bluchsinger@alasu.edu for more information.
Saxophone Quartet
The ASU Saxophone Quartet is a select ensemble made up of saxophone majors and conducted
by ASU woodwinds professor, Dr. Michael Westmoreland. The group performs a diverse
repertoire including both classical and jazz styles. Contact Dr. Michael Westmoreland
at mwestmoreland@alasu.edu for more information.
Performance Opportunities with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Advanced music students who play an orchestral string instrument such as the violin,
viola, cello, or doublebass are encouraged to audition for the Montgomery Symphony
Orchestra for possible opporunities for performing with the orchestra. Contact Dr.
Bryan Reeves at mreeves@alasu.edu for audition information.