Ensemble Auditions/Lesson Info
Auditions and hearings for new students (all students, undergraduate or graduate) entering the choir program occur during the first week of classes by appointment in Scales Fine Arts Center M208 (the choir room across from Brendle Recital Hall). Auditions are low-key and relatively stress free. All undergraduate and graduate students on campus are welcome to audition regardless of their major. Students particularly interested in being considered for the premiere Chamber Choir, MSC 146, should audition. Students who wish to sing in a choir but prefer not to audition formally may register immediately for Concert Choir (Lyric), MSC 145 A or B. Registration preference is for MSC 145 A. MSC 145 B is for those who have time conflicts with MSC 145 A. Concert Choir (Lyric), MSC 145 A or B, is a wonderful ensemble for beginning singers. If you have questions contact Dr. Christopher Gilliam directly at gilliac@wfu.edu.
Chamber Choir MSC 146 (MTWR 5:00-6:00 pm)
Wake Forest’s premier SATB concert & touring choir. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students by audition.
Concert Choir MSC 145 A (TR 3:30-4:45 pm) – preferred;
MSC 145 B (M 6:30-9:00 pm) – if schedule conflict
An SATB mixed ensemble for beginning to advanced singers. Concert Choir is a wonderful ensemble experience that requires fewer rehearsal and performing hours than Chamber Choir. No audition required—you may register for the course immediately and/or you may also sign up for an audition at the link provided above if you prefer.
Schola Cantorum MSC 147 (TBD)
Co-requisite membership in Chamber Choir. A select small vocal ensemble (8-12 members) that specializes in early music & vocal jazz. The ensemble will rehearse and perform on its own schedule and will be both faculty and student directed.
The Wind Ensemble is open to all WFU major and non-major undergraduate and graduate students. All students interested in performing in the WFU Wind Ensemble must register for the class first (MSC 141), then sign-up for a seating evaluation. If you have a conflict and would still like to play, please contact Dr. Tim Heath – heatht@wfu.edu
The Symphony Orchestra is open to all admitted WFU major and non-major, undergraduate and graduate students. All players interested in performing in the WFU Symphony Orchestra must first register for the class (MSC 140-S for Strings; MSC 140-WP for Winds/Brass/Percussion), then sign-up for a seating evaluation. If you have a conflict (labs, class, travel, etc.) and would like to play, please contact Dr. J. Aaron Hardwick at hardwicj@wfu.edu.
Contact Dr. Tim Heath at heatht@wfu.edu or Dr. Natalie Smith at smithn@wfu.edu to learn more.
Jazz Ensemble rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:45 pm in Scales M201. No seating evaluation needed – just come to the first rehearsal of the semester. Email Prof. Jim Lane for more information.
To learn more about string chamber music ensembles, contact Dr. Jacqui Carrasco at carrasj@wfu.edu.
For information about joining the WFU Flute Choir or wind chamber ensembles, please contact Prof. Natalie Smith at smithn@wfu.edu.
No audition needed! To learn more about how to participate in Wake Forest Gamelan Giri Murti contact Dr. Elizabeth Clendinning at clendiea@wfu.edu.
For the Afro-Cuban Drumming Ensemble, contact Prof. John Beck at beckj@wfu.edu.
Private lessons are offered for most major instruments, including piano, voice, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Visit the Individual Instruction page to locate an instructor and learn more about lessons.
New piano students – Schedule a Piano Individual Instruction Interview. If you have questions please contact Dr. Larry Weng at wengl@wfu.edu.
New voice students: All students new to voice-related courses are encouraged to fill out our online interest form (access QR code below), after which we will set up brief individual meetings to discuss your voice goals! Meetings will be held during the first week of classes. Please direct any additional questions to Dr. Bryon Grohman –grohmabc@wfu.edu.
