Ensembles
The Department of Music presents more than 100 events each year, including performances by the following ensembles. Audition information is posted prior to each quarter on the
bulletin board outside of the main office in the Music Building. Most
auditions take place during the week prior to the first day of instruction. To schedule an audition, visit the main office in person or call 530.752.5537. To receive printed information on academic programs, to request a season
brochure, or to subscribe to our e-mail events list, please contact
us.
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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra D. Kern Holoman, conductor Music 141. Meets Tue, 7:10–9:30 pm, and Thu, 7:10–8:30 pm, at the Mondavi Center. |
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University Chorus Jeffrey Thomas, conductor Music 144. Meets Tue and Thu, 4:10–6 pm, with sectional and orchestral rehearsals TBA, in 115 Music. |
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University Chamber Singers Jeffrey Thomas, conductor Music 142. Meets Tue, 7:10–9 pm, with occasional additional rehearsals TBA, in 115 Music. |
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University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Pete Nowlen, conductor Music 143. Wind Ensemble meets Mon, 4-6:15 pm, in 105 Music. Concert Band meets Wed, 4-6:15 pm, in 105 Music. Sectional rehearsals TBA. |
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Empyrean Ensemble Kurt Rohde & Laurie San Martin, directors A professional ensemble-in-residence devoted to the performance of contemporary music. |
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UC Davis Jazz Band and Jazz Improvisation Delbert Bump, director Music 140 and 198. Jazz Band meets meets Wed, 7:30–10:30 pm, in 105 Music. Improv meets Tue, 10 am–12 noon, in 105 Music. |
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UC Davis Baroque Ensemble Phebe Craig & Michael Sand, directors Music 146. Meets Wed, 7:10–9 pm, in 108 Music. |
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UC Davis Early Music Ensemble David Nutter, director Music 145. Meets Mon and Wed, 7–9 pm, in 115 Music. |
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Chamber Music David Granger, coordinator Music 146. Meets by arrangement. |
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UC Davis Gospel Choir Calvin Lymos, director Music 154. Meets Wed and Fri, 5–7 pm, in 115 Music. |
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UC Davis Gamelan Ensemble Henry Spiller, instructor Music 146. Meets Tue, 4–6 pm, at 116 B St. |
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Hindustani Vocal Ensemble Rita Sahai, director Music 148. Meets Mon, 4–6 pm, in 115 Music. |
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Samba School Chris Froh, instructor Music 146. Meets two quarters each year on Wed, 5–7 pm, at Firehouse Dance Studio. |












