Music ensembles provide students with valuable experiences in collaborative performance and exposure to a variety of styles and genres. Music majors must complete six consecutive hours in their major ensemble. Music minors and transfer students must complete three hours of major ensemble. Students accepting music scholarships must continually enroll in the appropriate major ensemble for their primary specialization as part of the scholarship requirements. Though only six hours of major ensemble are required in the degree program, it is expected that all music majors will enroll in their major ensemble every fall/spring semester.

The major ensemble for each degree and area of specialization is listed below:

• Performance (brass, percussion, or woodwind) = Concert Band
• Performance (voice) = Concert Choir
• Performance (guitar or piano) = Either Concert Band or Concert Choir
• Instrumental Music Education (brass, percussion, or woodwind) = Concert Band
• Vocal Music Education (voice or piano) = Concert Choir

Music majors and non-majors may have the option to enroll in additional small ensembles based on their interests and areas of expertise. These ensembles are listed in the catalog under the course number MUSC 4901 and often include the pep band, jazz band, vocal jazz ensemble, chamber choir, opera scenes, music theatre workshop, and other small chamber ensembles. These ensembles often require an audition. Students must consult with the director of the ensemble for audition information and ensemble expectations. Music majors must also be enrolled in their major ensemble in order to participate in any additional ensemble. Enrollment in ensembles beyond the major ensemble is generally accompanied by an additional scholarship award for returning students.