Flute Ensemble (or Flute Choir)
The flute ensemble is a group of four or more students under the direction of Leah Wilson. The group is comprised of all flutes, including piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute in some cases. This group performs standard flute choir repertoire as well as student and faculty arrangements. Past performances have included Catherine McMichael’s A Gaelic Offering. The flute ensemble meets once a week and is a one credit hour course.
Saxophone Ensemble
Typically taking form as a quartet, the saxophone ensemble typically is comprised of two alto saxophones along with tenor and baritone saxophone. They perform standard repertoire along with student and faculty arrangements. This group typically performs at the chamber music concerts on campus.
Clarinet Ensemble
The clarinet ensemble is a group of four or more students under the direction of Maggie Walters. Along with the typically B flat clarinet, this group also makes some use of E flat soprano alto, bass, and contrabass clarinet. This ensemble meets once a week and performs standard clarinet ensemble repertoire.
Woodwind Quintet
The Woodwind Quintet is a standard, five-player woodwind ensemble featuring a flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. The quintet’s repertoire includes classical, new, and pop music. This ensemble meets once a week and performs during the chamber music concerts on campus.
Students participating in these ensembles may be eligible for scholarships. Auditions are required for some ensembles and each ensemble class is one credit hour. If you are interested in auditioning for a wind ensemble or would like to learn more, please contact Dr. Andrew Pettus, Director of Instrumental Activities, at apettus@andersonuniversity.edu.