Join an Ensemble!
If you love to make music, there are multiple possibilities for you to share your passion and gifts with others at Walla Walla University. In addition to two choirs, we have a wind symphony, a full symphony orchestra, a steel band, a big band, a brass quintet, and various other small ensembles for you to consider.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Tuesday and Thursday 12:00–12:50 p.m. |
University Singers
Director: Dr. Kraig Scott
The University Singers are Walla Walla University’s general choir. Membership in University Singers is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community musicians; entrance by audition. The University Singers perform one major concert performance per quarter plus performances for church services.
Choral auditions are September 24-26 and 28-30, 2025.
Sign up in the Fine Arts Center (FAC) lobby.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00–12:50 p.m. |
ICantori of Walla Walla University
Director: Dr. Kraig Scott
The university’s select choir, an auditioned group chosen from the entirestudent body, enjoys a history of touring that began in 1929. RenamedICantori(Italian:“the singers”) in 1979, the ensemble has traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest and western United States, andmost recently,New York City andWashington D.C.Performances include sacred and secular classical choral repertoire in concert and on tour, plus church and local performances. Required membership in University Singers.
Choral auditions are September22-26 and 28-30, 2025.
Sign up in the Fine Arts Center (FAC) lobby.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Monday and Thursday 7:00–8:30 p.m. |
Symphony Orchestra
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community musicians. Membership by audition. Local and church performances plus touring.
Symphony Orchestra auditions areSeptember25-29, 2023.
Sign ups available fromSeptember 18,in Fine Arts Center room 111.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Full rehearsals are on Tuesday, Thursday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. Brass and percussion sectionals Monday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. Woodwinds sectionals Wednesday | 5:15–6:15 p.m. |
Wind Symphony
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Open to all students, with entrance by audition. This is a traditional concert band that performs locally and does some off-campus touring. Wind Symphony members rehearse three times a week.
Wind Symphony auditions areSeptember25-29, 2023.
Sign ups available fromSeptember 18,in Fine Arts Center room 111.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Big Band
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Traditional big band with vocalists that performs a variety of musical styles including jazz and popular music. Open to all students and staff by audition. Performances include concerts and special events on and off campus.
Big Band auditions areSeptember25-29, 2023.
Sign ups available fromSeptember 18,in Fine Arts Center room 111.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00–12:50 p.m. |
Steel Band
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
A Caribbean style steel band that performs music representative of the Caribbean, other world music styles, and classical music in sacred and secular contexts. On-campus and local performances, with some off-campus touring.
Steel Band auditions areSeptember25-29, 2023.
Sign ups available fromSeptember 18,in Fine Arts Center room 111.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
For more information contact kraig.scott@wallawalla.edu |
String Quartet
Director: Dr. Kraig Scott
Prerequisite: Membership in Symphony Orchestra or permission from instructor. On-campus, church, and local performances as well as off-campus touring. Membership by audition.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
For more information contact brandon.beck@wallawalla.edu |
Brass Ensemble
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Prerequisite: Membership in Wind Symphony or special permission from the instructor. On-campus and local performances, with some off-campus touring. Possible ensembles include a brass quintet or a brass choir.
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
For more information contact brandon.beck@wallawalla.edu |
Woodwind Ensemble
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Prerequisite: Membership in Wind Symphony or permission from instructor. On-campus and local performances, with some off-campus touring. Possible ensembles include a flute choir, woodwind quintet, saxophone ensemble, and a clarinet quintet or choir
| Credits | Rehearsal times |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr. credit |
For more information contact brandon.beck@wallawalla.edu |
Harp Ensemble
Director: Professor Brandon Beck
Harp duos, trios, quartets, or larger groups under the direction of the harp instructor. On-campus, church, and local performances.