Ensembles

Explore the rich and diverse repertoire that is written for chamber orchestra.

Discover the magic of ensemble music with a small group of students from all disciplines. Student groups interested in playing any genre of music are encouraged to sign up. Groups are convened by student musicians and coached by applied faculty members.

The USD Choral Scholar program is a generous scholarship program for choral leadership. Student scholars serve as section leaders in two ensembles and complete coursework towards the music minor.

The Concert Choir is the hub of the choral music program at USD. Comprised of student singers from across campus, this ensemble performs annually at Lessons & Carols as well as a large, choral-orchestral work each spring.

Ensemble X is USD's new experimental, focusing on contemporary trends in sound art, storytelling and performance.

Gain hands-on experience with a vibrant traditional ensemble from the island of Bali in Indonesia. Open to musicians at all skill levels.

The USD Gospel Choir performs music from the Black church in programs around campus and throughout the community.

The USD Jazz Ensemble performs regularly around campus and in the community. In this program, students experience big band, small combos, solo and ensemble improvisation.

Join a vibrant collective of students and community members to learn and perform in the Mexican tradition of mariachi. Selected instruments are provided. Singers are welcome, as are instruments beyond those traditionally included in mariachi.

Song/Story/Stage is an auditioned music and theatre workshop for students interested in opera and musical theatre. In this course, students perform excerpts from longer theatrical works as well as original works for the voice.

Dedicated to the performance of contemporary repertoire for winds, brass and percussion, the USD Wind Ensemble performs regularly on campus and in some of the most beautiful venues across the community. The ensemble welcomes experienced musicians from any major to join.