2009-2011 - Benedict College

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 151
THE BRASS ENSEMBLE
The Brass Ensemble rehearses and performs a mixture of traditional and twentieth century music for
brass. Membership is open to all students with experience on standard brass instruments.
CONCERT CHOIR
The Concert Choir is devoted to the study and performance of the highest caliber of choral literature,
and includes such diversity as classical, musical theatre, spiritual, and contemporary gospel styles.
The unit is a primary recruitment arm for the college and is highly visible locally and nationally. Music
majors with a concentration in Voice or Piano are required to successfully complete this course
sequence. Participation is also open to students by audition or consent of the director. A Service
Learning component is attached to this course.
THE ELITE VOICES
The Elite Voices is a contemporary vocal chamber ensemble of sixteen singers, keyboardist, and percussionist
which performs classical chamber, spiritual, contemporary gospel, show tunes, and popular
music. Its members, selected from the Concert Choir by audition or consent of the director, represent
the College in a myriad of campus and community functions.
THE GOSPEL CHOIR
The Gospel Choir specializes in traditional and contemporary gospel, spirituals, and folk music which
stems from the Black religious experience. Many who participate in this choir are persons preparing
for some form of church vocation. This nationally acclaimed, award-winning choir is a major recruitment
arm of the College, and is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.
THE HAROLD ODOM DANCE THEATRE
The Harold Odom Dance Ensemble offers dance performance experiences throughout the state and
the region. The choreography places a special emphasis on presenting dance works reflective of the
African American experience, and incorporates modern, ballet, jazz, ethnic and theatrical dance styles.
THE INSTRUMENTAL (WIND) ENSEMBLE
The Instrumental (Wind) ensemble is open to all students with background in woodwinds, brasswinds,
and percussion by audition or consent of the director. This ensemble presents a variety of music and
musical arrangements and transcriptions in campus and off-campus concerts. All Music Education
Band Majors are required to successfully complete the sequence for the Instrumental (Wind)
Ensemble course in preparation for the teaching of instrumental techniques and literature.
Participation is open to all students by audition or consent of the instructor.
THE JAZZ COMBO
The Jazz Combo is a performing combo specializing in swing, bebop, and cool jazz style. Participation
is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.
THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Jazz Ensemble provides historical reference, cultural enrichment, and performances in the traditional
big band/jazz orchestra format. The ensemble studies and performs big band literature, including
swing, modern, fusion, and symphonic jazz styles. Participation is open to all students by audition
or consent of the director.
THE MARCHING TIGER BAND OF DISTINCTION
The Marching Band provides entertainment for all football games, parades, and other related events.
Membership is open to all students with experience on wind and percussion instruments. The color
guard includes both flags and dancers.
MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONFERENCE (MENC) STUDENT CHAPTER
MENC is the association dedicated to the advancement of music education. It offers students many
opportunities to interact with professional music educators from all over the world and discover new
teaching methods and techniques. Through chapter activities and participation in state, division and
national conferences, students have numerous opportunities for professional development. All music
education majors are advised to join this organization.