Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

19 The Adelphi Chamber Workshop meets twice weekly and the Opera Workshop meets weekly; both
are open to all vocalists and instrumentalists. An audition for the director is required.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE
The Adelphi Chorus rehearses weekly, performs a wide variety of choral literature (from
classical to folk to Broadway) in regular concerts, and may perform off campus.
The Adelphi Jazz Ensemble rehearses twice weekly and features arrangements of classical and
contemporary jazz programs each semester. It is open to both vocalists and instrumentalists. An
audition for the director is required.
The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, open to students and the Adelphi community, rehearses
weekly, explores a broad range of classical and contemporary repertoire, and presents two to
three concerts each year. An audition for the director is required.
The Concert Band provides an atmosphere where students can grow musically and reap the
benefits of playing in an ensemble. Through the study of standard works and transcriptions
for the concert band performance, the community and University experience will be enhanced
through an artistic, semester-end concert. Auditions are required.
The Flute Performance Workshop meets weekly and is open to all students.
No audition is required.
The Guitar Ensemble meets weekly and is open to all students. An audition for the director is
required.
The Improvisational Ensemble researches and develops skills in free and structured
improvisation in a variety of styles through performance (using their own instrument or voice),
listening and discussion, supplemented by reading and writing assignments. Offered during the
spring semester; an ability to read music is not required.
The Percussion Ensemble develops and improves students’ skills as percussionists in a group
setting by learning works that expand their knowledge and appreciation of this repertoire. The
course culminates with an end-of-term public performance.
The Vocal Ensemble meets weekly and is open to all students. Requirements include an
audition and the ability to read music.
The World Music Ensemble is offered in the fall semester, meets twice a week and is open to all
students. Explore a broad range of music from around the world. No audition is required.
Lectures
Adelphi invites artists and authors from around the globe and across the nation as part of its
cultural events lecture series. Poets, philosophers and political pundits share their experiences
and insights to enhance the student academic experience and enlighten the community on
national and international issues.
Films and Off-Campus Events
Purchase reduced-rate movie tickets for local cinemas at the PantherTainment booth outside
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 110.
Campus ext. 3603
Attend Broadway shows at reduced group-ticket prices for trips to New York City—sponsored
by the Student Activities Board (SAB).
What makes our dance program unique
Adelphi University’s dance program, founded by Ruth St. Denis in 1938, was the first dance department
in an American university.