Ensembles
LMU Music ensembles are a wonderful way for vocalists and instrumentalists to pursue their interest in music through participation and performance in a low-pressure, fun environment. We welcome all students from all majors and a variety of experience levels, as well as LMU faculty, staff, alumni and neighbors to join one of our many voice or instrumental groups.
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir presents the full range of choral repertoire with a special focus on living composers.
Course Info
LMU Concert Choir MUSC 495
Class meets Tu 6:00pm–9:00pm
Contact
Dr. Ben Johns, Director of Choral Activities
ben.johns@lmu.edu
Consort Singers
This premiere choral ensemble specializes in choral repertoire of all periods and genres with a special focus on the commissioning of new choral works by living composers.
Course Info
LMU Consort Singers MUSC 491
Class meets T/Th 1:45pm–3:15pm
Contact
Dr. Ben Johns, Director of Choral Activities
ben.johns@lmu.edu
Oriana Vocal Ensemble
The Oriana Vocal Ensemble is the premiere treble voice ensemble at LMU comprised of the top singers at the university.
Course Info
LMU Oriana Vocal Ensemble MUSC 493
Class meets W 6:00pm–9:00pm
Contact
Dr. Ben Johns, Director of Choral Activities
ben.johns@lmu.edu
Sinatra Opera Workshop
Each year in the Spring, LMU's Sinatra Opera Workshop stages a full-scale opera as well as the ever-popular Concerts of Music for Children.
Contact
Marisa De Silva
marisa.desilva@lmu.edu
African Music Ensemble
The African Music Ensemble offers opportunities for the study and performance of traditional and contemporary music and dance of Africa.
Course Info
African Music Ensemble - MUSC 454.01
CRN: 41765
Class meets M/W 1:45pm–3:00 pm
Contact
Divine Gbagbo, Ph.D., Director
Divine.Gbagbo@lmu.edu
Chamber Ensembles
Mixed Chamber Ensembles at LMU explores the vast and diverse repertoire of music for small groups performed without a conductor.
Course Info
Chamber Ensembles MUSC 492.02
CRN: 41816
Class meets T/Th 1:45–3:15 p.m.
Contact
Tania Fleischer, DMA, Director
tania.fleischer@lmu.edu
String Ensemble
The LMU String Ensemble rehearses and performs classical chamber music repertoire for violin, viola, cello and double bass.
Course Info
String Ensemble MUSC 492.04
CRN: 41818
Class meets T/TH 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Contact
Ken Aiso, Director
kenichiro.aiso@lmu.edu
Guitar Ensemble
The LMU Guitar Ensemble provides the opportunity for classical guitarists to stretch their technical skills while developing high level artistry in a chamber music setting.
Course Info
Guitar Ensemble MUSC 492.01
CRN: 41815
Class meets T/R 11:50am–1:05 p.m.
Contact
AJ Minette, Director
albert.minette@lmu.edu
(310) 338-5142
Percussion Ensemble
Instrumentation is primarily “concert percussion,” but will also include some percussion instruments and playing techniques from around the world.
Course Info
Percussion Ensemble MUSC 492.03
CRN: 41817
Class meets M/W 3:40pm–4:55 p.m.
Contact
Aaron Smith, Director
aaron.smith@lmu.edu
(310) 568-6660
Jazz Ensemble
The LMU Jazz Ensemble provides a fun environment for musicians of all skill levels to improvise, learn music by ear, and read music.
Course Info
Jazz Ensemble I - MUSC 492.05
CRN: 41819
Class meets M 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble II - MUSC 492.06
CRN: 41820
Class meets Th 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Contact
Dr. Emma Dayhuff, Director
emma.dayhuff@lmu.edu
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