Music Ensembles
Music majors and non-majors may audition for a spot in one of Hamline's music ensembles and are encouraged to pursue individual study in private lessons.
Hamline's A Cappella Choir is a mixed choir that performs a broad range of music.
Director: George Chu
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-5:40 p.m. in Giddens Learning Center; Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 in Sundin Music Hall
Ensembles of 3-7 players/singer meet weekly in independent rehearsals and supervised coaching sessions with music faculty. The course includes classical, jazz, contemporary, ethnic, and folk ensembles.
Director: Department Chair
Rehearsals: To be determined by each group and the instructor.
Hamline University Wind Ensemble, the University’s concert band, consists of 30-40 woodwind, brass,
and percussion players.
Director: Janet Greene
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:15 p.m. in Sundin Music Hall
Hamline Orchestra is a 40-member ensemble with full string sections, pairs of woodwinds, and brass and percussion as needed.
Director: Yali You
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 in Sundin Music Hall
Hamline Jazz Ensemble is a 25-piece jazz band that performs annually at festivals as well as an on-campus concert each semester.
Director: Greg Keel
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm in Drew Fine Arts Center 222
The Chorale sings a wide variety of classical, popular, and world music, and presents several concerts each year. No auditions required. All singers welcome.
Director: Kathy Thomsen
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m. in Sundin Music Hall