Vocals
University Chorus (MUS 125)
The University Chorus is the University’s largest choral ensemble. Recent repertoire has included the Vivaldi Gloria, Durante Magnificat, Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noël, Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Hanson Song of Democracy, Mozart Requiem, and a variety of shorter works. The Chorus is open to any member of the Wilkes community, including students, faculty and staff, by audition.
Chamber Singers (MUS 126)
The Chamber Singers is the University’s select vocal ensemble, and is open to any student member of the Wilkes University Chorus, by audition. The Chamber Singers typically performs a wide range of acappella repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary music. The Chamber Singers is the University’s touring choral ensemble and frequently performs with the Robert Dale Chorale on the annual NEPA Bach Festival.
Instrumental Ensembles
Civic Band (MUS 121 A or B)
The Civic Band welcomes University students, adult community members, and advanced high school students to rehearse and perform outstanding concert band repertoire. Recent repertoire includes Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli, La Festa Mexicana by H. Owen Reed, and The Inferno from The Divine Comedy by Robert W. Smith. Admission is by audition.
Jazz Ensemble (MUS 127)
The Jazz Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary music for big band, at both on and off-campus venues. Recent repertoire has included transcriptions of recordings made by Duke Ellington, arrangements for the Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, and Thad Jones-Mel Lewis bands. Admission is by audition.
Flute Ensemble (MUS 128 B)
The Flute Ensemble provides an opportunity for students and community members to study, rehearse and perform the flute chamber ensemble literature.
Chamber Orchestra (MUS 128 E)
The Chamber Orchestra performs orchestral literature in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles. Open to students and community members who play string, wind or percussion instruments.
Pep Band (MUS 198 A)
The Wilkes University Pep Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home basketball games for the men and women teams along with other associated athletic events. Students of all majors are welcome to participate. No audition is necessary.