Join a Wittenberg music ensemble! They are open to all students regardless of major.
For further information on any of the music ensembles listed below, feel free to email the director/conductor. Each ensemble may be taken for 1 or 0 semester hours of credit. Come see our ensembles perform! Details are on our Music Events Calendar.
Chamber Orchestra
Open to all string players (students, faculty, staff, and members of the Springfield community). Woodwind, brass, and percussion players also perform, as repertoire requires.
- Rehearsals: Wednesday 5:30–7:00 pm, Krieg Recital Hall
- Conductor: Ms. Katherine Harford (harfordk@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: New students, contact the director via e-mail to schedule an audition (play a short prepared excerpt plus some sight reading) during the first week of classes at rehearsal time. Returning students, send e-mail to indicate your intention to continue with the ensemble.
Jazz Ensemble
A full big band with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section that performs music including swing, Latin, and rock fusion.
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15–7:15 pm, Krieg 100
- Director: Dr. Garin Webb (webbg@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: New students, contact the director via e-mail to schedule an audition (improvise on a tune of your choice or play a short prepared excerpt; plus some sight reading) during the first week of classes at rehearsal time. Returning students, send e-mail to indicate your intention to continue with the ensemble.
Symphonic Band
The largest instrumental group on campus, and is open to Wittenberg students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Springfield community.
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:10–5:40 pm, Krieg 100
- Conductor: Dr. Brandon Jones (bjones@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: Sign up for an audition (during the first week of classes).
Percussion Ensemble
Students learn and perform both conducted and non-conducted music from Western and non-Western cultures.
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00–7:00 pm, Krieg 100
- Conductor: Mr. Edward Dunlap (dunlape@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: New students, contact the director via e-mail to discuss your strengths and interests in percussion during the first week of classes. Returning students, send e-mail to indicate your intention to continue with the ensemble.
Wittenberg Choir
An SATB ensemble, Wittenberg Choir is the singing ambassador for Wittenberg. In addition to performing each semester on campus, they tour each spring semester, performing sacred and secular repertoire throughout the region, state, and country.
- Rehearsals: Mondays 5:40-6:40 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:10-5:40 pm, Krieg Recital Hall
- Conductor: Dr. Elizabeth Hainrihar (hainrihare@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: Auditions will be held in Krieg 407 on August 26, 27, and 28. New members, sign up for an audition time here. Returning members do not need to audition. Please complete this Audition Form prior to the audition.
Wittenberg Singers
An SSAA women’s choir that performs at major university events. In addition, they present a concert each semester.
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:10-5:10 pm, Krieg Recital Hall
- Conductor: Dr. Elizabeth Hainrihar (hainrihare@jdzruiran.com)
- To join: Auditions will be held in Krieg 407 on August 26, 27, and 28. New members, sign up for an audition time here. Returning members do not need to audition. Please complete this Audition Form prior to the audition.
Musical Theatre Productions
Jointly produced by the Music Department and the Department of Theatre and Dance. These productions, directed by faculty, are presented in Chakeres Memorial Theatre and at the Wittenberg Lab Theatre. Students cast in major roles may enroll in Music Theatre Production for credit.
Chamber Ensembles are formed in response to student interest. Some of these groups are composed entirely of students; others include both students and faculty.
