Instrumental Ensembles
Flute Choir
An ensemble consisting of piccolo, alto, bass and C flutes. The ensemble is a unique group at Southern Virginia and performs flute choir repertoire for chamber music settings as well as presenting a full concert each semester. Students are exposed to many different musical styles and learn performance skills such as intonation, blend, balance and technique. By audition only.
Contact Launa Whitehead at 540-261-2795 or via email: launa.whitehead@svu.edu.
Orchestra
An ensemble with approximately 40 members who perform challenging full orchestral and string orchestra works from the Baroque period to the contemporary. Talented student soloists, both instrumental and vocal, are regularly featured with the orchestra. The orchestra performs a combined work with the Southern Virginia choirs once every two years. Orchestra members have the opportunity to participate in the annual musical theatre production held during Mayterm. There also are periodic opportunities for student conductors. No audition required.
Contact Mark Taylor at 540-261-4348 or via email: mark.taylor@svu.edu.
Pep Band
As its name implies, this spirited group plays energizing music at home football and basketball games. The band focuses on high energy and a style that is interactive with the plays on the field and court, lending its bold, driving sound to the cheering and enthusiasm of the Southern Virginia fans. No audition required.
Contact Peter Del Vecchio at 201-248-0080 or via email: peter.delvecchio@svu.edu.
Wind Ensemble
An ensemble comprised of woodwind, brass and percussion players in a traditional concert band format. The ensemble draws its literature from original works for band as well as transcriptions of music originally composed for orchestra and organ. One major concert is performed each semester. No audition required.
Contact Peter Del Vecchio at 201-248-0080 or via email: peter.delvecchio@svu.edu.