Music Ensembles
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga we have instrumental and vocal ensembles that are available for both majors and non-major students.
Choral Ensembles
| Name | Type | Course | Director | When | Audition Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATB traditional choir | MUS 0020 | Dr. Kevin Ford [email protected] | Every semester MW 2:00-3:15 | Auditions are held the first week of the semester. Contact director to request an audition time. | |
| SATB traditional choir | MUS 0022 | Dr. Kevin Ford [email protected] | Every semester MW 12:00-12:50 TR 12:15-1:30 | Auditions are held by appointment the semester prior to admission. Contact director to request an audition time. | |
| Singing Mocs | SATB contemporary commercial a cappella choir | MUS 0025 | Dr. Alison Allerton [email protected] | Every semester TR 4:30-5:45 | Auditions are held the first week of the semester. Contact director to request an audition time. |
| Clarion Chorale | SSAA traditional choir | MUS 0026 | Dr. Alison Allerton [email protected] | Every semester TR 10:50-12:05 | Though no audition is necessary, students will complete a hearing at the first rehearsal for appropriate placement in the ensemble. |
| Men’s Chorus | TTBB traditional choir | MUS 0027 | Prof. Darrin Hassevoort [email protected] | Every semester TR 10:50-12:05 | Though no audition is necessary, students will complete a hearing at the first rehearsal for appropriate placement in the ensemble. |
| Opera Workshop | Staged opera scenes | MUS 0040 | Dr. Perry Ward [email protected] | Rotating TR 3:05-5:00 | Contact director for audition information. |
| Guthrie Quartet | TTBB quartet | MUS 2010 | Dr. Kevin Ford [email protected] | Every semester MW 1:00-1:50 | Auditions are highly competitive and offered only when there is an opening. Contact director to request an audition time. |
Instrumental Ensembles
UTC Table
| Name | Type | Course | Director | When | Audition Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marching Mocs | Marching band | MUS 0030 | Prof. Randall Coleman [email protected] | Every fall MWF 4:00-5:5 | Though no audition is necessary for winds and percussion, part placement auditions are held by video or in-person. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Symphonic Band | Large concert band | MUS 0031 | Dr. Robert Truan [email protected] | Every spring MW 3:30-5:00 | Though no audition is necessary, chair placement auditions are held the first week of the semester. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Wind Ensemble | Small concert band | MUS 0035 | Prof. Randall Coleman [email protected] | Every semester TR 3:05-4:55 | Auditions are held the weekend before the semester begins. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Jazz Ensemble | Jazz band | MUS 0036 | Prof. Richard Stichler [email protected] | Every semester TR 5:00-6:30 | Though no audition is necessary, chair placement auditions are held the first week of the semester. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Symphony Orchestra | Full orchestra | MUS 0050 | Prof. Sandy Morris [email protected] | Every semesterT 7:00-9:00 | Auditions are held the weekend before the semester begins in fall. Students new for spring contact the director. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Percussion Ensemble | Percussion ensemble | MUS 0061 | Prof. Ethan McDaniel [email protected] | Every semester MWF 2:00-2:50 | Auditions are held the weekend before the semester begins. See ensemble webpage for audition excerpts. |
| Moc Fleet | Pep band | MUS 2013 | Dr. Robert Truan [email protected] | Every spring R 7:00-9:00 | Audition by video in October. To audition you must be in Marching Mocs. Contact director for more information. |
| Chamber Ensemble | String orchestra | MUS 2025 | Dr. Robert Truan [email protected] | Every semester TR 1:50-2:5 | Audition by video in the first week of the semester. Contact director for more information. |