Ensembles

Rhodes College Department of Music offers a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles, which are open to all students, regardless of major. Four semesters of ensembles meets the College Foundation requirement [F5].

Audition Information
Auditions occur early each semester. Fall semester auditions are held the Monday and Tuesday before classes begin. Contact the director or conductor of each ensemble for more information.

Vocal Ensembles - Dr. Jason Bishop,  Director
Rhodes Singers, Dr. Jason Bishop,  Director

Instrumental Ensembles - 
Rhodes College Orchestra, Dr. Jonathan Schallert, conductor
Rhodes 100 Pep Band, Dr. Jonathan Schallert, director
Rhodes Jazz Ensemble, Dr. David Shotsberger, conductor

Chamber Ensembles
Each semester, a number of smaller ensembles are formed to provide a musical outlet for students who may not want to participate in the larger ensembles. The following list is only a sample of the small ensembles offered by our department. Students who are interested in a specific small ensemble for course credit should reach out to the appropriate Area Coordinator to see if there is already an applicable ensemble that exists or if one can be formed for the semester in question. 

Jazz Combos
Brass Ensemble
Chamber Chorale
Drum Circle
Flute Choir
Guitar Ensemble
Harp Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
String Trio
String Quartet