Ensembles

Wittenberg Choir performs repertoire drawn from the Renaissance through the 20th century. The choir presents a major concert tour each spring. Hear the Wittenberg Choir.
Rehearsals M 4:10-5:30; T & Th 3:50-5:20, Krieg 300 (Recital Hall)
How to join Auditions during first week of classes: M, T, & W, 2:00-5:00, Krieg Hall, room 407 (use posted signup sheet)
Director Dr. Donald Busarow (dbusarow@wittenberg.edu)

Wittenberg Singers is a four-part women’s choir that performs both sacred and secular classical music. Witt Singers presents a concert each semester.
Rehearsals M 5:40-7:00, Krieg 300 (Recital Hall)
How to join Attend the first rehearsal of the semester or contact the director.
Director Mr. Basil Fett (bfett@wittenberg.edu)

Wittenberg Symphonic Band is the largest instrumental group on campus, with woodwinds, brass, and percussion. It is open by audition to Wittenberg students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Springfield community. Hear the Symphonic Band.
Rehearsals T & Th 6:30-8:00, Krieg 100
How to join Auditions during first week of classes: M, T, W, & Th, Krieg Hall, room 413 (use posted signup sheet); requirements: prepared solo excerpt or etude, scales, and sight reading
Director Dr. Brandon Jones (bjones@wittenberg.edu)

Wittenberg Chamber Orchestra is open to all string players. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players are invited to perform as repertoire requires. The ensemble is open, by audition, to students, faculty, staff, and members of the Springfield community.
Rehearsals T & Th 2:30-3:30, Krieg 100
How to join Auditions during first week of classes: M, T, W, & Th, Krieg Hall, room 413 (use posted signup sheet); requirements: prepared solo excerpt or etude, scales, and sight reading
Director Dr. Brandon Jones (bjones@wittenberg.edu)

Chapel Choir prepares music each week for Sunday morning worship services in Weaver Chapel.
Rehearsals Th 5:30-6:30, Weaver Chapel
How to join No audition necessary; simply come to the first rehearsal, on Thursday during the first of classes
Director Dr. Donald Busarow (dbusarow@wittenberg.edu)

Flute Choir performs a concert on campus each semester, often in collaboration with other Wittenberg ensembles.
Rehearsals M 4:10-5:10, Krieg 302
How to join Contact the director.
Director Mrs. Lori Akins (lakins@wittenberg.edu)

Handbell Choir performs several times per year in Weaver Chapel for holiday services and festivals, and presents an annual spring concert.
Rehearsals W 4:10-5:45, Krieg 223
How to join Contact the director.
Director Mrs. Trudy Faber (tfaber@wittenberg.edu)

Jazz Ensemble is a full big band (saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section) that performs music including swing, Latin, and rock fusion. The ensemble is open to all students by audition.
Rehearsals T & Th 4:00-5:00, Krieg 100
How to join Auditions during first week of classes: M, T, W, & Th, Krieg Hall, room 413 (use posted signup sheet); requirements: prepared solo excerpt or etude, scales, and sight reading
Director Dr. Brandon Jones (bjones@wittenberg.edu)

Opera Studio is a small group open to voice students who have had least one year of private voice instruction. It offers experience in performing opera scenes from a variety of operas. Recent productions have included scenes from Mozart’s Così fan tutte and Strauss’s Die Fledermaus.
Rehearsals M & W 12:40-1:40, Krieg 300 (Recital Hall)
How to join Auditions during rehearsal times during the first week of classes: requirements: prepared art song or aria
Director Dr. Jessica McCormack (jmccormack@wittenberg.edu)

Musical theatre productions are jointly produced by the Music Department and the Department of Theatre and Dance. These “main stage” musicals, directed by faculty, are presented in Chakeres Theatre every other year. Auditions are announced on campus. Students cast in major roles may enroll in Music Theatre Production for credit.

Smaller groups are formed in response to student interest. Some of these groups are composed entirely of students; others include both students and faculty. In recent semesters, these ensembles (usually fewer than ten performers) have rehearsed and performed instrumental chamber music and music for voices and instruments combined.