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Music

Ensembles

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Performance Opportunities

The ensembles at Marshall University have performed all over the world and provide our students with an incredible opportunity to grow as musicians. Each ensemble is open to every Marshall student and you do not have to be a music major to participate. Whether you are seeking a career in music or just want to keep playing in college, we have a place for you!

For more information, explore our opportunities below or email us to find out how you can get involved!

Instrumental

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Symphonic Band
One of the fine ensembles performing core wind band repertoire, as well as some new and contemporary works
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Wind Symphony
Premier concert ensemble for wind and percussion students
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Marching Thunder
The largest and most visible student organization on campus
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Orchestra
The orechestra ensemble performs two concerts each semester.
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Jazz Ensembles
THe premier large jazz ensemble in the Jazz Studies program.
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Choral and Vocal

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Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir is a select choral ensemble whose repertoire spans music of the past five centuries
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University Chorus
The University Chorus is a large, non-auditioned choral ensemble open to all students
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3rd Avenue
Third Avenue is acontemporary a cappella ensemble open to all Marshall students by audition
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Opera
The Marshall School of Music offers tons of opportunities for students to perform. Our bands, choirs, jazz ensembles, orchestra, and small ensembles are open to any student on campus regardless of your major. While some groups to require an audition for placement, we have a place for everyone in our School of Music!
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Small Ensembles

  • Trumpet Ensemble
  • Trombone Choir
  • Tubonium
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • African Drum and Dance
  • Jazz Combos
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Contemporary Ensemble
  • Piano Ensemble