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 Monday 4:10-5:30, Tuesday and Thursday 3:50-5:20, Krieg Hall Room 300.
How to join Audition during the first week of classes, Aug. 25, 26, 27 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), 2:00-5:00. A signup sheet will be posted in Krieg Hall room 407.
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 Wednesday 4:10-5:40, Krieg Hall Room 300.
How to join Auditions will be held on the first two days of classes (Aug. 25-26), in the afternoon. A signup sheet will be posted in Krieg Hall room 406.
Director Dr. Joyce Wendel (jwendel@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 Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:00, Krieg Hall Room 100.
How to join Audition during the first week of classes, Aug. 25-29 (signup sheet: Krieg Hall room 413). You’ll play scales and a short solo excerpt or etude, plus do some 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 Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30, Krieg Hall Room 100.
How to join Audition during the first week of classes, Aug. 25-29 (signup sheet: Krieg Hall room 413). You’ll play scales and a short solo excerpt or etude, plus do some sight reading.
Director Dr. Brandon Jones (bjones@wittenberg.edu).

Flute Choir performs a concert on campus each semester, often in collaboration with other Wittenberg ensembles.
Rehearsals Monday 4:10-5:10, Krieg Hall Room 302.
How to join Attend the first rehearsal, on the first Monday of fall semester (Aug. 25). Flutists with advanced intermediate (and above) skills are encouraged to join. No audition is necessary. For further information, 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 Wednesday 4:10-5:45, Krieg Hall Room 223.
How to join Please contact the director by email:
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 Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00, Krieg Hall Room 100.
How to join Audition during the first week of classes, Aug. 25-29 (signup sheet: Krieg Hall room 413). You’ll play scales and a short solo excerpt or etude, plus do some 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 Monday and Wednesday 12:40-1:40, Krieg Hall Room 300.
How to join Audition at rehearsal times during the first week of classes, Aug. 26 and 28. Bring two songs (one operatic aria and one art song), preferably one in English and the other in a foreign language.
Director Dr. Susan Musselman (smusselman@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.