Music Ensembles

Westminster ensembles are open to capable and committed students, faculty, staff, and in some cases, members of the community. Ensembles include:

• Westminster Community Choir
• Westminster Chamber Singers
• Westminster Chamber Orchestra
• Westminster Jazz Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• Chamber Players
• Westminster Opera Studio

 

Attending Ensemble Events

Westminster College's music program holds many performances throughout the year. Check out all upcoming performing arts events and venue details.

Westminster Jazz Ensemble

Members of the Westminster Jazz Ensemble select their own program each semester; Director David Halliday arranges the selections. The ensemble performs each semester in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall of the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory. Past repertoire includes jazz, blues, '40s rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk, jazz fusion, free jazz, soul, pop, and hip-hop.

Westminster Chamber Orchestra

Conducted by Dr. Brandon Derfler, the Westminster Chamber Orchestra ensemble performs each semester in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall of the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory. The ensemble’s repertoire ranges from Baroque concertos to contemporary masterpieces.

Upcoming Events

Watch this space for upcoming events.

Auditions

All Westminster College student, faculty, and staff musicians, as well as members of the community are welcome to audition for the chamber orchestra each semester. Check back for upcoming audition dates or contact Brandon Derfler for more information.