Department of Music
Performance Ensembles
Music ensembles offer students the opportunity to study an important body of literature through rehearsal and performance. The ensembles rehearse a minimum of two hours a week and perform at least once a semester. Students receive one quarter course credit per semester for membership in a performance ensemble. Only eight credits may count toward the 128 required for graduation; additional ensemble credit may be elected beyond the thirty-two required for graduation.
Washington College Concert Band
The Concert Band studies and performs concert band and wind ensemble music from various musical periods. Membership is open to qualified students.
Washington College Vocal Consort
The Vocal Consort sings music from all principal periods and performs both on and off campus. The ensemble is open to students through auditions, which take place at the beginning of each semester.
Washington College Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble presents programs each semester and plays at various College functions throughout the year. Membership is open to qualified students.
Washington College Chorus
The College Chorus performs music from all principal style periods. Concerts are given regularly at Christmas and in the spring. Membership is open to students.
Washington College Early Music Consort
The Early Music Consort is an instrumental ensemble that performs music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque eras on period instruments. Membership is open to qualified students.
Chamber Ensembles
Various woodwind, brass, and string ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, quintets) perform in recitals throughout the year. They are open to qualified students.
Washington College String Ensemble
The String Ensemble studies and performs orchestral music from various musical periods. Membership is open to qualified students.
Washington College Afro-Cuban Ensemble
The ensemble focuses primarily on the Cuban drum and song traditions associated with rumba and Santeria. Musical literacy is not a requirement; instead, rhythms and melodies will be transmitted via the oral traditions that are prevalent in Cuba. Membership is open to all students.
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