
Ensembles
The Department of Music at Auburn University sponsors 12 major ensembles open to both music and non-music majors. Entrance requirements vary with most ensembles requiring an audition.
Instrumental Ensembles
University/Community Orchestra
The Auburn Orchestra performs several times each semester and is open to all university students based on the instrumental needs of the group and successful audition.
Contact: Howard Goldstein, Orchestra Director
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors and community members
Symphonic Band
A large performance group which rehearses and performs the literature of the concert band.
Contact: Rick Good, Director of Bands Auburn Bands website
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Concert Band
A large performance group which rehearses and performs the literature of the concert band.
Contact: Corey Spurlin, Associate Director of Bands Auburn Bands website
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Campus Band
A large concert band which gives performing experience to all university students with prior band experience. Members of the community may participate by registering through the University Outreach Office.
Contact: Rick Good, Director of Bands Auburn Bands website
Audition required: No
Open to: AU students of all majors and community members
Jazz Band
Performing group of varying size dedicated to Jazz Band literature. Students gain experience in the jazz idiom, including improvisational skills.
Contact: Ray Vasquez Auburn Bands website
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Marching Band
Provides music for athletic contests and halftime shows at football games, various parades, pep rallies and other campus and off-campus events.
Contact: Corey Spurlin, Associate Director of Bands Auburn Bands website
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Basketball Pep Band
Provides music for men's and women's basketball games and tournaments.
Contact: Corey Spurlin, Associate Director of Bands Auburn Bands website
Audition required: Yes
Open to: members of the Marching Band
Vocal Ensembles
Concert Choir
Mixed chorus for study and performance of serious choral literature.
Contact: William Powell
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Women's Chorus
Performance of choral works for women.
Contact: Rosephanye Powell
Audition required: No, but departmental approval is required
Open to: AU students of all majors
Men's Chorus
Performance of choral works for men.
Contact: William Powell
Audition required: No, but departmental approval is required
Open to: AU students of all majors
Gospel Choir
Performance of choral works in the African-American gospel tradition.
Contact: William Powell
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
University Singers
Choral ensemble for study and performance of madrigals, pop music, show tunes and choral music of the jazz idiom.
Contact: Dale Farmer
Audition required: Yes
Open to: AU students of all majors
Opera Workshop
Open to all Auburn University students interested in opera including performance, stage craft, make-up, conducting and coaching. The grouop prepaes for a public performance
Contact: Michael Koon
Audition required: No
Open to: AU students of all majors
Additional Performing Ensembles
Music Theatre Orchestra
Conductors' Chorus
Chamber Music with Piano
Woodwind Quintet
Brass Quintet
Percussion Ensemble
Steel Band
Horn Ensemble
Low Brass Ensemble
Saxophone Ensemble
Trumpet Ensemble
Faculty Ensembles
Faculty Ensembles
Brass Trio
Woodwind Trio & Quartet