University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG
Performance opportunities exist for all University of Nebraska at Kearney students through participation in band, chorus, orchestra, music-theatre or small ensembles.
Bands:
University bands include the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz-Rock Ensemble and Pep Bands. Membership is open to all student instrumentalists. Placement in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz-Rock Ensemble is determined by audition. Many of the bands take special tours throughout the year. Academic credit is available for participation in the band program. All students interested in the band program should contact the band directors prior to the first band rehearsal.
Choral Groups:
Five choral groups are open to all students - Choraleers, Collegium, University Men's Chorus, University Women's Chorus and the Nebraskats. Membership in some groups is determined by audition; contact ensemble director. Many of the choirs take special tours throughout the year. Students desiring to perform in these organizations should make arrangements with the choral directors to audition for one or more of these vocal groups. University credit is available.
Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra:
The orchestra provides an opportunity for all string players and selected wind, brass and percussion players to perform. The orchestra, in addition to its concerts, collaborates with other performance groups in presenting operas, musicals, oratorios and large choral works. University credit is available.
Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop:
Works to be performed are selected from the entire range of musicodramatic repertoire and are determined by the interest and availability of singers, instrumentalists, actors and dancers. Membership and casting of parts is determined by audition.
Small Ensembles:
Representative vocal and instrumental ensembles including vocal jazz, brass quintet, flute choir, saxophone quartet, clarinet quartet, percussion ensemble and others.