Sacred World Music Choir
Ilse Marseau
Each Monday evening at 6:30, 44 girls from throughout the Twin Cities metro area bound down the staircase at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis and take their places in a basement choir room. Hugs and smiles are traded as the girls, in grades 8-12, greet one another.
Now in its 18th year, PIP also sings at numerous churches each season, including an annual Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis and a Christmas concert at the Historic Church of St. Peter in Mendota Heights.
Julia Reimann and Ellie Musser, who will graduate from East Ridge High School in Woodbury next month, are completing their last year in PIP. Both young women, who are also active cantors and 12-year choir members in music ministry at St. Ambrose of Woodbury, appreciate the experience that PIP provides.
The African Music and Dance Ensemble performs music from all across Sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, the ensemble has performed Ashanti drumming and Ga xylophone music from West Africa, amadinda xylophone music from Uganda and Kiganda court music from the kingdom of Buganda, which includes various string instruments, drumming, vocal styles and dance.
Specializes in the performance of sacred music from the African-American tradition. Both traditional and contemporary works and arrangements are performed. The Gospel Choir performs frequently at both on- and off-campus events.
This ensemble focuses on traditional and neo-traditional Irish fiddle repertoire, which is taught in a traditional oral-aural manner. Singing and dance traditions are encompassed within the range of repertoire, and other instruments used in Irish traditional music (guitars, tinwhistle, flute, bodhrn) are included in the ensemble as well.
This ensemble focuses on the traditional music and dance of North America. Students learn ballads and Appalachian-style fiddle tunes on a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, dulcimer and piano and are given the chance to learn clogging and square dancing. The group gives several community outreach concerts each year in addition to their performances on campus.
Expand the lists below to see the variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles that allow you to keep music in your life, express yourself creatively and earn arts credits that count toward your degree. Ensembles perform regularly on and off campus and are open to students from all academic majors. Ensembles are featured in the annual Celebration of the Arts performances at the Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton's premier performance venue.
The University of Dayton Bella Voce is a talented and inclusive group of women of all backgrounds and skill levels who strive to grow as performers by practicing a variety of music and techniques, expressing themselves through their voices, and impacting audiences by spreading their joy of music. No audition required.
Thursdays, 6:35-7:50 p.m.
Hands in Harmony performs sign language interpretations of songs to recorded music. With a Christmas performance first semester and a spring performance second semester, members are given the opportunity to learn a variety of signs in the unique and enjoyable context of song! No prior experience is necessary.
For more information, contact Heidi Reynolds, director, at heidireyn...@hotmail.com.
The University of Dayton Chorale is a highly motivated group of students who strive for excellence through the art of choral music. Chorale has a rich tradition in choral singing, which has given them the opportunity to perform throughout the US and Europe. If you want to grow as a musician, learn new and challenging music, and travel within the US and abroad, audition for this phenomenal group.
Excited to delve into diverse global cultures, languages and their people through
the medium of vocal music? World Music Choir is the place for you. This
inclusive non-audition ensemble welcomes all, irrespective of musical background
or experience, for an enriching journey. In our weekly rehearsals, participants will
learn how to harmonize and blend voices in a vibrant mixed choir setting,
preparing for thrilling performances in venues like the Concert Hall at Roger Glass
Center for the Arts and Sears Recital Hall. Moreover, members will gain insights
into the musical, social, and political significance of both traditional and
contemporary vocal styles from around the world, including various folk songs,
Min-Yo, Bollywood tunes, K-Pop hits and Qawwali melodies.
You can get involved with a variety of chamber ensembles, including flute ensemble; clarinet ensemble; horn choir; trumpet ensemble; cello choir; string saxophone and horn quartets; and woodwind and brass quintets. Each group is coached by a music faculty member. Chamber ensembles perform often on campus and at regional and national conferences, and have competed in prestigious international music competitions.
The Dayton Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned big band that offers a traditional and contemporary experience combining the skill of interpreting challenging written music with the art of improvisation. The ensemble performs at local and regional concerts, at high school and college jazz festivals, and other invited musical events, including the Ohio Music Education Association conference. DJE also performs frequently with local, regional, and internationally known jazz artists.
Members of this ensemble present performance of vocal works from the Middle Ages to the present day. No prior experience in early music is necessary, and you will have the opportunity to use the University of Dayton's collection of recorders, lutes, cornamuses, krumhorns, viola da gambas and keyboard instruments.
The Gamelan Ensemble plays traditional music from Central Java, as well as contemporary compositions, on campus and around Dayton. Participants learn to play all of the instruments in the ensemble, which were custom made for the University of Dayton in Indonesia.
Meeting winter semester only, these two ensembles offer a variety of performance opportunities for student percussionists. The Percussion Ensemble plays both standard and contemporary literature. For those who love rudimental drumming, Winter Drumline is an exciting group that performs both on-campus and at community events.
Generate Flyer spirit in performances at UD football games, on campus, throughout the community, and nationally as a member of the Pride of Dayton (POD). Enjoy high performance standards and get to know other students from various backgrounds and interests. POD consists of winds, percussion, colorguard, twirlers, and a dance team--the Flyerettes. POD is open to all UD students as well as students from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College.
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs the finest literature written for winds and percussion in four annual concerts, both on and off campus. As part of the Wind Ensemble program, works for various chamber ensembles drawn from the large group are also programmed throughout the year. The resulting musical experience provides members with the opportunity to perform quality literature selected from a wide repertoire. An audition is required.
In the University Concert Band, members perform varied repertoire, including marches, show tunes, concert band standards, and contemporary literature. This ensemble meets only during the spring semester and performs two on-campus concerts and occasionally an off-campus performance.
The University Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble that offers an opportunity for students who want to play jazz in a less formal way. The band focuses on traditional big band and swing era music, teaching students how to improvise and develop an understanding of various jazz performance styles. The University Jazz Band performs four concerts a year.
The University Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble that performs a broad repertoire for string orchestra in the fall semester and full symphony orchestra in the spring semester. In addition to four concerts presented each year, the orchestra regularly collaborates in choral and operatic performances with the University Chorale and Opera Workshop.
The Department of Music and the Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology Program present fully staged musical theatre, opera or operetta productions each fall semester that are open to all students. Auditions are held at the end of the spring semester and early in the fall. In addition to onstage roles, there are opportunities to play in the pit orchestra and to learn about the technical aspects of costuming, lighting, sound, and set design and construction.
Multiple opportunities exist for student-directed, faculty advised a cappella vocal ensembles and small instrumental groups. These ensembles have performed in various venues, including conferences, competitions, and University and community functions and concert settings.
The BM in choral music is a four-year, 132-unit program that combines the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts program, including 32 units of general education and 20 elective credits, with an in-depth education in choral music that includes an introduction to choral music and course work in choral conducting, choral development, choral arranging, diction, and choral ensemble.
The MM in choral music is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in choral conducting, choral music seminars, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital.
The MM in sacred music is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in sacred music, choral conducting, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital or project.
The Musical Studies minor is for students who already have a background in music performance and want to continue to develop their skills. Musical Studies minors have the opportunity to study their instrument in private lessons and participate in ensembles, as well as study music theory and music history. Through the electives, students may explore their own unique musical interests. Students may apply on virtually any instrument, including voice.
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