MUS 185-001 MW 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Symphonic Band performs the finest literature available for winds, including traditional wind band repertoire, marches, transcriptions and the newest 21st-century works; two concerts each semester, featuring guest soloists and guest conductors. Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous band experience. Placement auditions are held during the first week of classes.
Instructor: Dominic Talanca
MUS 188-001 M 5-5:50 p.m.
UNCW’s primary athletic band provides music and school spirit at men’s and women’s basketball home games and travels to post-season tournaments with the teams. Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous band experience, and financial compensation ($) is awarded for attendance at games.
Instructor: Dominic Talanca
MUS 183-001 TR 2-3:15 p.m.
Chamber Choir performs a wide variety of repertoire in local concerts and short tours throughout the year. Membership is by audition and is open to all UNCW students with previous choral experience who can sing their parts independently. Instructor approval required.
Instructor: Dr. Aaron Peisner
MUS 186-001 MWF 2-2:50 p.m.
Concert Choir is a mixed chorus that performs twice each semester on campus or in the community. Repertoire ranges from short contemporary pieces to major choral-orchestral masterworks. The ensemble is open to all UNCW students with previous singing experience; auditions to determine vocal classification are requested.
Instructor: Dr. Aaron Peisner
MUS 184-001 TR 5-6:15 p.m.
Composed of students from throughout the university, music majors and minors, as well as non-majors, Jazz Ensemble (Big Band) performs a variety of jazz music from swing to mainstream jazz and has established a tradition of musical excellence in jazz with performances at home and abroad. Open to all UNCW students with instrumental experience (previous jazz experience is helpful, but not required). Auditions for placement are held at the beginning of each semester.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Bongiorno
MUS 189-002 TR 5-6:15 p.m.
Latin Jazz Combo focuses on the study and performance of music in Afro-Latin and Latin jazz styles, including mambo, chachacha, rumba, bolero, bomba, guaguancó, songo, bembé, comparsa, guajira, and cubop. Open to all UNCW students with instrumental experience (previous jazz experience is helpful, but not required). Auditions for placement are held at the beginning of each semester.
Instructor: Dr. Natalie Boeyink
*improvisation optional for non-jazz players
MUS 189-001 MW 5-6:15 p.m.
Performing the most current small group jazz, Jazz Combo has garnered numerous awards and have been invited to perform at prestigious jazz festivals throughout the world. Membership is by audition and is open to all UNCW students with previous jazz band experience. Auditions for placement are held at the beginning of each semester.
Instructor: Mr. Jerald Shynett
MUS 187-001 T 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra emphasizes the study and performance of classical and popular orchestral literature. Open to advanced students by audition.
Instructor: Dr. Steven Errante
MUS 187-002 MW 6-7:15 p.m.
The String Ensemble performs music from the Baroque to Modern periods. Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous string experience; no audition is necessary. The ensemble presents two concerts each semester, performing string orchestral literature from all musical periods.
Instructor: Dr. Clark Spencer