Ensembles
Participate in ensembles at Albion! We welcome students of all majors.
More than 150 students play or sing in the performing ensembles sponsored by the Music Department. Ensembles are directed by faculty members and open to all students on campus. Below are links to each ensemble where you will find descriptions as well as contact information should you wish to participate.
All ensembles perform regularly scheduled concerts in Goodrich Chapel as well as in venues across campus, within the Albion community, and abroad. For a complete listing of concerts each semester, visit our concert schedule.
Briton Brigade Marching Band
Fall semester only.
MUS 121 (.25 units)
- Matthew Clarke, director
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:00-6:45
- Auditions for participation & part assignment on the first day of band camp
- For audition and participation information, contact Matthew Clarke at mclarke@albion.edu.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Spring Semester Only
MUS 122 (.25 units)
- Matthew Clarkle, director
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:45 to 6:30 p.m.
- Auditions for participation & part assignment during Fall semester (Late November)
- For audition and participation information, contact Matthew Clarke at mclarke@albion.edu.
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 124 (.25 units)
- Matthew Clarke, director
- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:15 to 6 p.m.
- Auditions for acceptance during the first week of classes
- For audition and participation information, contact Matthew Clarke at mclarke@albion.edu.
Symphony Orchestra
MUS 125 (.25 units)
- Dr. Ji Hyun Kim, director
- Monday: 4:45 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. - Auditions for acceptance during the first week of classes
- For audition information, contact Dr. Ji Hyun Kim at jkim@albion.edu.
Concert Choir
MUS 131 (.25 units)
- Dr. Clayton Parr, director
- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.
- Students are able to sign up for the class before they audition
- For audition information, contact Dr. Parr at cparr@albion.edu.
Briton Singers
MUS 132 (.25 units)
- Dr. Clayton Parr, director
- Monday & Wednesday: 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.
- Members chosen by audition from Concert Choir
- For audition information, contact Dr. Parr at cparr@albion.edu.
Other Opportunities
Every other year, Albion College holds an Opera Workshop. For more information, please contact Jennifer Ribeiro at jribeiro@albion.edu
In addition to these large ensembles, there are also smaller chamber ensembles that are offered on an occasional basis, depending on student interest. These include:
- Guitar Ensemble
- Flute Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Brazilian Drumming Ensemble
- Brass Ensemble
- Woodwind Ensemble
- String Ensemble
- Jazz Combo