Jazz Band

For those who may be new to playing jazz music.

• Recent experience playing an instrument for at least one year is required
• Participants must be able to read standard music notation
• Instruction includes jazz styles, improvisation, and ensemble techniques

Instruments welcome include include flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophones (alto, tenor or baritone), trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, electric guitar, bass guitar, string bass, keyboard, drum set, and auxiliary percussion.

Jazz Ensemble

For those who play at least at the intermediate level and are comfortable performing various jazz styles.

• Director approval required
• Membership seniority and instrumentation needs are considered
• Instrumentation is limited to saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set/auxiliary percussion, keyboard, bass, bass guitar or string bass, and electric guitar.

For more information, please contact Linda Hartley, Music Director @ lhartley@udayton.edu.

Rising Stars Strings

For those learning to play a string instrument and those needing a refresher. No experience required.

• Group and individual instruction
• Beginning music-reading skills
• Tone and technique development
• Ensemble performance skills
• Violin, viola, cello, and string bass

Andante Strings

For those who are between the beginner and intermediate levels.

• Continued development of music-reading skills
• Instrument technique and tone development
• Easy to intermediate music selections
• Violin, viola, cello, and string bass

String Orchestra

For those who read music comfortably, have developed acceptable tone quality, and know most required technique for performance.

• No ensemble experience required
• Emphasis on ensemble performance techniques
• Intonation, tone and musical expression are developed each session
• Intermediate to advanced music selections
• Violin, viola, cello, and string bass
• Spring semester includes one full orchestra selection

Small Ensembles

Small ensembles, such as quartets and trios, may also be available.

• Available at no extra cost for members who belong to at least one larger ensemble
• Participants who play only in a small ensemble must pay tuition
• Small ensemble registration is available through the registration page. You must register for a small ensemble if you are not enrolled in one of the large ensembles.