In addition to individual lessons and recitals there are many opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles, large and small.
Non-music majors also can audition to be placed in an ensemble and considered for an ensemble scholarship.
Choral Ensemble Offerings
For more information please contact Dr. Eric Rubinstein, Director of Choral Activities.
The jazz combo "Loose Change" is an auditioned small ensemble that presents a formal concert each semester, and performs for other events as well, both on and off campus. Rehearsing twice weekly, the ensemble explores the standard jazz repertory and frequently focuses on one or two composers or styles each semester. Student compositions are encouraged. Members will typically have had some experience with jazz improvisation, since much of the music is improvised. Private jazz improvisation lessons are also available.
Every other year, a guest artist performs and gives a masterclass for the Jazz Studies program. Guest have included Al Chez, Ken Peplowski, and Robert Edwards.
Rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; Founders 128A
Brad Batz, director
585-415-7780
bbatz8@naz.edu
The Lab Band, while based on the standard saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm instrumentation, welcomes all students who are interested in learning about and performing jazz. The repertoire consists of an upper high school to beginning collegiate level of musicianship. Lab Band welcomes non-standard jazz instruments and plays standard (and not-so-standard) works from the libraries of professional big bands, and also original compositions and arrangements from students, the director, and others. Time is spent on learning about improvisation and how to approach it, and also on how to interpret notation in the various styles of swing, Latin, and funk. The group performs both on and off campus each semester. Private jazz improvisation lessons are also available.
Every other year, a guest artist performs and gives a masterclass for the Jazz Studies program. Guest have included Al Chez, Ken Peplowski, and Robert Edwards.
Rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; Founders 126
Brad Batz, director
585-415-7780
bbatz8@naz.edu
The Jazz Ensemble, while based on the standard saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm instrumentation, welcomes students who are interested in learning about and performing jazz. Repertoire consists of standard (and not-so-standard) works from the libraries of professional big bands, and also original compositions and arrangements from students, the director, and others. Time is spent on learning about improvisation and how to approach it, and also on how to interpret notation in the various styles of swing, Latin, and funk. The group performs both on and off campus each semester. Private jazz improvisation lessons are also available.
Every other year, a guest artist performs and gives a masterclass for the Jazz Studies program. Guest have included Al Chez, Ken Peplowski, and Robert Edwards.
Rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:45 p.m.; Founders 126
Brad Batz, director
585-415-7780
bbatz8@naz.edu
Dialogues of the Carmelites, Francis Poulenc, a co-production with Nazareth Symphony Orchestra with Dr. Raul Mungia, conductor
Cinderella, a multimedia performance with libretto by MMPP student, Jennifer Cesare
Bastianello by John Musto in Collaboration with Rochester Lyric Opera with Dr. Jared Chase, conductor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocg-y8q5f10#action=share
La Canterina by Haydn, Captain Lovelock by John Duke and The Impresario by Mozart
Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck
Daphnis und Chloë by Offenbach
La Calisto by Francesco Cavalli
Marriage and Other Endings
The Medium by Menotti
Kevin Nitsch, music director
585-389-2700
knitsch1@naz.edu
Perform traditional and contemporary professional orchestral works and concerti in the following ensembles:
The percussion ensemble is open to all students with percussion training and experience. We present concerts on and off campus each semester. The repertoire includes a broad range from classic literature to contemporary and minimalistic music, world music, marimba ensemble, jazz, rock, and found object "Stomp" style pieces. Students are encouraged to compose and arrange their own pieces for performance by the group. The ensemble gives students a chance to develop their musicianship, ensemble and technical skills, and have fun in the process.
Rehearsals: Fridays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Beston Hall, GMPC
Kristen Shiner McGuire
585-389-2700
kshiner7@naz.edu
Piano Chamber Players provides opportunities for pianists to participate in piano quartets, trios, duos and duets, vocal accompanying, and mixed chamber ensembles. Students meet weekly to explore literature, and prepare for performances on and off campus. While all piano primaries participate, the ensembles are open to other qualified students upon audition.
Dr. Kevin Nitsch, director
585-389-2717
knitsch1@naz.edu
Learn standard rock tunes with faculty and students.
Rehearsals: Fridays 12:30 – 2:30 pm; GMPC 114
Dave Drago, director
ddrago7@naz.edu
The Wind Studies department has a variety of ensembles for all students at Nazareth College. For more information please contact Dr. Jared Chase, Director of Wind Studies.
"Peregrinations (We Dare to Dream)," composed and conducted by Jack Allocco '72, performed by Nazareth's Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Singers at the Grand Opening Gala of Nazareth's Jane and Laurence Glazer Music Performance Center, 2018.
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