We offer several opportunities for Northeast Ohio community members to join us to make music here at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.
The University Band, also known as the "Communiversity Band," is open to all university students and community members who wish to continue performing traditional band literature.
Rehearsal
- When: Tuesday from 7:15 - 9:45 p.m.
- The first rehearsal will be on the first Tuesday of the fall and spring semesters.
Joining University Band
- No audition required! Show up to the first rehearsal of the semester, instrument in hand.
- Membership is open to the broader NE Ohio community and all Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students, faculty, and staff who have previous band experience.
Academic Credit Participants
- Want to take this for academic credit? Register for course number MUS 45225 (Undergraduates) or MUS 55225 (Graduate Students).
- Current Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students enrolled in classes must register for the class to participate.
Non-credit Participants
- We'll let you know when and where the first rehearsal will be.
- You will also be asked to sign the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Volunteer Assignment Form and Release.
Director
Dr. Darin Olson
QUESTIONS?
- Email: bands@kent.edu
- Call: 330-672-0800
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Chorus consists of approximately 100 singers, making it one of the largest choirs on campus.
Performances
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Chorus performs two concerts per year and regularly collaborates with the KSU Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, as well as other professional orchestras in northeast Ohio.
Rehearsals
- Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Chorus rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- The first rehearsal is on the first Tuesday of the fall and spring semesters.
Membership
- No audition is necessary to join!
- Membership is open to the broader NE Ohio community and all Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students, faculty, and staff who have previous choral experience.
- Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend the first rehearsal of each semester for a brief voice placement.
Academic Credit Participants
- Want to take this for academic credit? Register for course number MUS 45121 (Undergraduates) or MUS 55121 (Graduate Students).
- Current Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students enrolled in classes must register for the class to participate.
Non-credit Participants
- Join us during one of the first three rehearsals of the semester. We'll let you know when and where the first rehearsal will be!
- You will also be asked to sign the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Volunteer Assignment Form and Release.
Questions?
Contact
Dr. Matthew Swope, Director of Choral Activities
mswope6@kent.edu
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Gospel Choir is a diverse and welcoming ensemble for people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Members of the group represent different ages, ethnicities, races, majors, sexual orientations and religious beliefs, making the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Gospel Choir one of the most diverse organizations and/or ensembles on campus. The choir was founded in 1996 by KSU emerita faculty member Dr. Linda B. Angotti.
Watch Gospel Choir
Performances
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Gospel Choir enjoys an excellent local, regional, national and international reputation. The choir has performed in Europe and the Bahamas, was invited to perform for two Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University presidential inaugurations (2007, 2015) and performs regularly for diverse campus-wide events. The choir performs at various conferences, festivals and churches across the country.
Joining the Choir
- No formal audition is required! Join through a simple voice placement by coming to the first rehearsal of the semester.
- Open to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as members of the greater NE Ohio community.
Academic Credit Participants
- Want to take this for academic credit? Register for MUS 45151 (Undergraduates) or MUS 55151 (Graduate Students).
- Current Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students enrolled in classes must register for the class to participate.
Non-academic Credit Participants
- We'll let you know when and where the first rehearsal will be.
- You will also be asked to sign the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Volunteer Assignment Form and Release.
Rehearsals
- The first rehearsal is the first Monday of the fall and spring semesters.
- Every Monday, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. during the academic year.
Questions?
Contact
Rodney Hubbard, Director
330-672-2172 | rhubbar6@kent.edu