Ensembles

Complementing academic learning is an array of music organizations and other special opportunities. Membership in each activity carries .25 unit of academic credit (.13 unit for chamber music). Membership is open to all university students by audition.

Choral Art Society

CAS is a mixed chorus of 50 singers. Membership is open by audition and is comprised of students from all University degree programs. The repertoire includes music from the Renaissance (or occasionally earlier) to modern times and encompasses a wide variety of styles both serious and lighter in nature. The Choral Art Society sings regularly on campus and normally tours for the University every two years. In addition to performing as a mixed chorus, the singers of this group periodically sing as separate men's and women's ensembles. The chorus rehearses daily (Monday through Friday) for one hour. Rehearsals are scheduled in such a manner as to avoid conflicts with other performing organizations and, insofar as possible, classes and required extra meetings for all other academic endeavors on campus.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is the major organization among University Bands. It is dedicated to providing musical growth for students interested in the challenge of the best literature for wind ensemble and concert band. The Wind Ensemble gives several formal concerts each year and occasionally tours and performs off campus. Membership on the Wind Ensemble is open to all OWU students by audition.

Bishop Band

The Bishop Band, directed by Dr. Larry Griffin, is the pep band, performing in the stands at home football games and selected home basketball games. Membership is open to all University students.

Park Avenue Jazz

Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Larry Griffin, is comprised of students who wish to further their musical experience through jazz performance and study. The ensemble primarily functions as a big band with combos arranged from the band. The Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble rehearses 4-5 hours per week, performing on campus as well as for a number of off-campus events. Membership is open to all University students by audition.

Ohio Wesleyan University Chamber Orchestra (OWUCO)

OWUCO consists of 32-36 members and performs two concerts during the academic year, one each semester. The orchestra is open to all qualified OWU students (string, woodwind, brass and percussion) by audition.

Chamber Music

Small ensemble playing can be pursued through small brass, percussion, string and woodwind ensembles. Groups are coached by music faculty and perform at various university functions on and off campus.