Ensembles

Students with varying abilities and interests find performing opportunities in eight faculty-led ensembles that perform regularly both on and off campus, including national and international tours. 

 All ensembles can be elected for academic credit.  

• African Drumming
• Chamber Ensembles
• Chorale
• Collegium Musicum
• Jazz Band
• Orchestra
• Wind Ensemble

Other Department-Sponsored Performance Opportunities

In addition, students can perform in:

• student recitals
• flute/trumpet choirs
• guitar ensemble
• master classes
• annual concerto competition
• informal concerts in the Mary Low Coffeehouse
• collaborations with Theater and Dance

Student-Run Groups

There are also numerous student-run groups, including seven a cappella groups (the Colbyettes, Sirens, Colby Eight, Blue Lights, Megalomaniacs, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, and Colby Sounds of Gospel), the Musician’s Alliance, Broadway Musical Review, Pep Band, and Handbell Choir.