Chamber Singers
Professor Brian Stevens, Director
Mon & Wed, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Fri: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Wilmot Recital Hall / Beston Hall
An audition is required for this 40 member choir. Audition info available at the the open house for non-music majors during freshman/transfer orientation.
For more information contact Prof. Stevens.
Chamber Orchestra (NCCO)
Prof. Nancy Strelau, Director
Fri, 1:30 – 2:50 pm
offered Fall Semester only
Rehearsal Hall
This string orchestra meets in the fall semester only and performs standard baroque, classical, jazz and eclectic string literature. For more info contact Prof. Strelau at nstrela1@naz.edu.
Women's Choir
Prof. Brian Stevens, Director
Tues & Thurs, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Fri: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Wilmot Recital Hall / Linehan Chapel
An eclectic mix of music comprises the repertoire for the semester’s performance. No audition required.
For more info contact Prof. Stevens
Jazz Combos and Jazz Ensemble
Prof. Brad Batz, Director
Mon Thurs, 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Wilmot Recital Hall
Saxes, trumpets, trombones, rhythm—plus interested others such as flute, clarinet, French horn, and tuba— are all encouraged to apply. Jazz Combos are by audition only.
Contact Prof. Batz
Pep Band
Prof. Steven Zugelder, Director
Tues & Thurs, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Rehearsal Hall
The Pep Band performs for many of the home basketball and hockey games in January and February only.
For more information contact Prof. Zugelder
Percussion Ensemble
Prof. Kristen Shiner McGuire, Director
Fri, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Beston Hall
Percussion ensemble
For more information contact Prof. Kristen Shiner McGuire
Symphony Orchestra (NCSO)
Prof. Nancy Strelau, Director
Tues Thurs, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Beston Hall
NCSO is an 80-member group which performs two concerts each semester. Repertoire includes classical, contemporary and pop/movie literature. All string players are welcome. Wind and percussion students audition for a seat.
For more information contact Prof. Strelau
Rock Ensemble
Prof. Kyle Vock, Director
Fri, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Founders 120
Learn standard rock tunes with faculty and students.
Symphonic Band
Prof. Steven Zugelder, Director
Tues & Thurs, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Rehearsal Hall
This group is open to all Nazareth students, faculty and staff without audition. It rehearses once a week performs 2 concerts a year. Members from this group may also play in the Nazareth College Pep Band which performs for many of the home basketball games.
For more information contact Prof. Zugelder
Wind Symphony (NCWS)
Dr. Jared Chase, Director
Mon & Wed, 4:00 – 5:30 pm; Fri, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Beston Hall / Rehearsal Hall
NCWS is available for ALL majors at Nazareth College pending a chair placement audition. This ensemble is dedicated to presenting an exciting variety of works from all musical periods, cultures and styles, featuring both core and contemporary repertoire, and new pieces by emerging composers.
For more info contact Dr. Chase
Do you want to minor in Music? It’s easy Just take a minimum of 18 credits of any music classes, lessons and/or ensembles, and you will be able to declare a minor in music. What is the advantage to having a music minor? You get to perform and work with students just like you – passionate about music, learning more about music and having fun performing at a higher level. In the study of the arts you are required to practice, work as a team, set your own goals and objectives for your performance. Employers look for people who have had a wealth of experiences, who have had the selfBdiscipline to work at a skill and individuals who are well rounded. Enhance your college experience by becoming a member of a Naz ensemble Keep an eye on your email announcing open auditions for student led a cappella groups as well as jazz choir non*auditioned).