{"id":192,"date":"2026-06-17T15:11:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2026-07-08T23:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:10:21","slug":"ensembles-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/ensembles-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensembles and performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-music-b-a\">Music, B.A.<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Menu 3\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"menu-title\">Menu<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\" id=\"modal-1\" data-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\" data-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\" id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/curriculum\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/capstone\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Capstone<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/ensembles-and-performance\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Ensembles and performance<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/academics\/music-ba\/careers\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ensembles-and-performance\">Ensembles and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Performance is built into the music curriculum from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1483\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194 size-full\" alt=\"Jazz ensemble rehearsing. Viewed from above\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2017-jazz-ensemble-2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b0a49e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every music major participates in ensemble performance for credit, and the range of Clark&#8217;s performing organizations means there&#8217;s a home for almost every musical interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clark-s-ensembles\">Clark\u2019s Ensembles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clark University Choir (MUSC 170)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Clark&#8217;s flagship choral ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clark Chamber Chorus (MUSC 171)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 a select choral ensemble for advanced singers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concert Band (MUSC 172)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 wind, brass, and percussion ensemble performing a range of repertoire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chamber Music Ensembles (MUSC 173)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 small group performance in a variety of configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jazz Workshop and Combo (MUSC 174)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 improvisation, arrangement, and performance in the jazz tradition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clark University Symphony Orchestra (MUSC 175)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 full orchestral performance open to all undergraduate and graduate students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensembles rehearse regularly and perform multiple public concerts each year. Auditions are held at the start of each semester. Non-majors are welcome in all ensembles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-private-instruction\">Private Instruction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Private lessons in voice and a wide range of instruments are available every semester, with or without course credit. Majors and minors take lessons for credit through MUSC 180; non-majors can participate through a non-credit option. Working one-on-one with a faculty or staff instructor is one of the most direct ways to develop as a musician at Clark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-dark-warm-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3d5261039696e2e48c284cccb199d11c is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance Spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark&#8217;s music program performs in two primary spaces:&nbsp;<strong>Razzo Hall<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Traina Center for the Arts \u2014 a dedicated recital and performance venue \u2014 and&nbsp;<strong>Estabrook Hall<\/strong>, which houses rehearsal space, practice rooms, and a recording studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The facilities are designed for serious musical work, and students have regular access outside of class and rehearsal times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-195\" alt=\"Chorus dress rehearsal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/visual-and-performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2017-Chorus-Dress-Rehearsal-3.jpg\" style=\"object-position:28% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"28% 50%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensembles and performance Performance is built into the music curriculum from the start. 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