Music Ensembles
ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you are interested in performing in an ensemble during Spring '09, and haven't been in contact with the music department, please contact us now by filling out the Music Interest Form. We welcome your participation and can accommodate musicians of varying experience levels.
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CHOIRS
THE CONCORDIA CHOIR
Dr. Michael Busch, director
The Concordia Choir maintains a distinctive tradition of excellence with performances throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Their most recent tour through Brazil included a performance before an audience of 10,000. The critically acclaimed 60-voice ensemble performs a diverse selection of the finest sacred choral literature from a variety of cultures and historical eras, including the Concordia Christmas Concerts and an annual MasterWorks Concert series with orchestra. Acceptance by audition.
WOMEN'S ENSEMBLE
Joshua Chai, director
The Concordia University Women's Ensemble is a select group of talented female vocalists featured in many on- and off- campus concerts and worship services. The Ensemble emphasizes a high standard of vocal excellence in a small-ensemble setting through a wide range of treble repertoire. Acceptance by audition.
CHAPEL CHOIR
Joshua Chai, director
Featured each week in campus chapel services, the Chapel Choir sings distinctive choral music to enhance the worship of the Concordia community. The choir is open to all singers of every ability level.
WITNESS and ACCLAIM Ensembles
Kris Huston, coach
Specializing in the latest contemporary Christian / gospel arrangements, these select vocal quartets sing for church services and special events throughout the western United States and abroad. Admission by invitation.
CONCORDIA MASTER CHORALE
Dr. Michael Busch, director
A community ensemble comprised of talented singers from throughout Orange County, as well as Concordia alumni, faculty, staff, and students. The Concordia Master Chorale presents significant choral works at three major concerts each year. Acceptance by audition.
HANDBELLS
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CONCERT HANDBELLS
Dr. Herbert Geisler, director
Having performed in Europe, Asia, through 21 states nationwide, as well as for large audiences in southern California, Concert Handbells performs a wide variety of the most challenging handbell literature. Admission by invitation.
SPIRIT BELLS
Nancy Jessup, director
This auditioned group performs in chapel, in concerts and on a spring performance tour. Good note-reading ability is essential and previous handbell experience is expected.
CHAPEL BELLS
Nancy Jessup, director
This auditioned group performs in chapel and in limited off-campus appearances for churches and schools. Some note-reading skill and previous musical experience is expected.
PACIFIC RINGERS
Cyndi Tully, director
Pacific Ringers is open to any beginning or intermediate ringer. Note-reading ability is helpful but will be taught.
RESOUND!
Nancy Jessup, coach
This select small handbell ensemble performs for church services and special events throughout the western United States. Admission by invitation.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
Jeff Held, director
The CWO is the premier ensemble for woodwinds, brass, and percussion. In addition to performances of some of the finest repertoire for winds, the ensemble is a leader in the performance of instrumental music for worship. Membership is by audition.
CONCORDIA BRASS / WIND QUINTET / PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Eric Jay, Jeff Held, Bill Schlitt, directors
The Concordia Brass, Woodwind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble are groups which perform for concerts, recitals, and worship services on campus and in the Orange County community. Members are selcted from the finest brass, woodwind, and percussion musicians in the Concordia Wind Orchestra.
STRING ENSEMBLE
Sarah Jay, director
The Concordia String Ensemble performs for concerts, recitals and worship services on campus and in the Orange County community. Membership is by audition.
CONCORDIA JAZZ COMBO
Peggy Duquesnel, director
This is a small jazz ensemble focusing on improvisation. Membership is by audition.
PEP BAND
Jeff Held, supervisor
The student-led Concordia Pep Band provides musical support to the Concordia Basketball team. The Pep Band is open to any student.
WORSHIP BANDS
WORSHIP BAND ENSEMBLE LAB
Jimi Seville, director
Focused rehearsal of contemporary worship songs that represent varied musical styles found in today's worship repertoire, teaching standard music-industry techniques and approaches for bands. Membership is by audition and/or invitation.
WORSHIP TEAMS
Jon Jordening, director
Worship teams fulfill an important leadership responsibility within the worship framework of our campus. Auditions are held each year for gifted guitarists (acoustic & electric), drummers, percussionists, keyboardists, and vocalists to fill positions for service in our contemporary "Common Ground" chapels, "Lifepoint" chapels, "Ten28" chapels, "Sunday Source" worship service, and Thursday night SHOUT services.
