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Ensembles

Drexel University Choirs
Dr. Steven Powell, Director

Chamber Singers (MUSC 102/501)
A select group of 16 singers chosen by audition from the University Chorus. They perform secular musicfrom the Renaissance period (Madrigals).

University Chorus (MUSC 101/501)
Traditional concert choir literature, a capella and with instrumental accompaniment.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble (MUSC 107/502)
A select group of 14 singers chosen by audition from the University Chorus. They perform "anything that swings," doing a variety of pieces from the 20's to the 90's with a three-piece back-up band.


Concert and Pep Bands
Mr. Matthew M. Marsit, Director of Concert and Athletic Bands

Concert Band (MUSC 105/501)
Students who are proficient on woodwind, brass, or percussion
instruments may become members of this large instrumental ensemble by auditioning for the director. Membership is based on the student's ability and the instrumental needs of the ensemble.

The Basketball Pep Band (MUSC 105/001)
This band is made up of brass players, saxophone players, and trap drummers drawn from the membership of the Concert and Symphonic Bands.


Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
Dr. George Starks, Director

Jazz Orchestra (MUSC 107/501)
Performs music which is associated with and/or inspired by acknowledged masters of the jazz tradition such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, and others.

The Jazztet (MUSC 107/001)
This ensemble performs small group masterpieces such as literature associated with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, and others.

Drexel University Gospel Choir (MUSC 115/501)
Mr. Greg Ross, Director
The Gospel Choir is a group of around 60 singers that is open to all Drexel Students. This ensemble performs contemporary gospel music with its own backup band.

Fusion Band and Percussion Ensemble
Ms. Lynne Riley and Mr. Bruce Kaminsky, Directors

The Fusion Band (MUSC 111/501)
A select group of musicians who perform fusion jazz music every term on campus for various student and university special events.

The Percussion Ensemble (MUSC 111/002)
Students in this group will have the opportunity to play, improve and perform on many instruments of the percussion family including: snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, marimba, timpani- and even hands and feet.


Drexel University Guitar and String Ensembles
Mr. Luke Abruzzo and Mr. Ron Lipscomb, Directors

Guitar Ensemble I and II (MUSC 111/001, MUSC 111/003)
The guitar ensemble is made up of twenty guitar enthusiasts. In this group students have the opportunity to develop their musicianship as part of a larger ensemble that includes acoustic guitars, acoustic bass guitars, electric guitars and electric bass guitars.

String Ensemble (MUSC 109/501)
The Drexel University String Ensemble is a chamber group composed of violins, violas, cellos, contrabasses, and piano. The ensemble is made up of about 10 to 20 players who are interested in continuing the musical skills they have already developed. The String Ensemble performs standardworks by composers like Pachelbel, Bach and Mozart and has commissioned new works by American composers.


Drexel University Dance Program
Mrs. Miriam Giguere, Director

Dance Ensemble (DANC 131/501)
Elegant, exciting, sophisticated, sleek are all words commonly used to describe the Drexel Dance Ensemble. Performing ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance, the Drexel Dancers are both versatile and original.


Drexel University Theatre Program
Ms. Adelle Rubin, Director of Theatre Programs
Mr. Bill Pollock, Director of Theatre Academics

Main Stage Performance (THTR 131/001)
Studio Performance (THTR 131/002)
Main Stage Production (THTR 132/001)
Studio Production (THTR 132/002)

Students participate in all aspects of theatre performance and production, including; acting, directing, design, costumes, lighting, sets, sound, publicity, and box office.