Ensembles at SBCC

Every ensemble is open by audition or by enrollment, and most can be taken for credit or through the College of Extended Learning. Rehearsal times are on the home page.

Chamber Ensembles

Chamber Music: Mus 171, 174, 175, CRMO NC174

Description: Ensemble class that provides an opportunity for students to perform standard chamber music literature from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Individuals expected to improve their performance level and thus perfect the performance of the group.

Also available through the College of Extended Learning as CRMO NC174

Semester meeting times: Th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Trombone Choir: College of Extended Learning CRMO NC180

Description: Study and performance of original literature and arrangements of symphonic and choral works for trombone ensemble. Public concert appearances.

Only available through the College of Extended Learning as CRMO NC180

Semester meeting times: Saturday 10:00am - 1:05pm

Jazz Ensembles

Monday Madness Pro Big Band: Mus 188A, 188B, CRMO NC188

Description: Performance-based course for students with previous professional-level big band jazz experience. Students must be able to perform collegiate-level big band jazz. Audition may be required.

Also available through the College of Extended Learning as CRMO NC188

Semester meeting times: M 7:35pm - 10:35pm

Lunch Break & Good Times Big Bands: Mus 167, 167B, 167C, 168, 168B, 168C, 168D

Description: The student big bands at SBCC are broken into two ensembles: the Lunch Break Big Band (TTh 12:45pm - 2:05pm) and the Good Times Big Band (TTh 3:55pm - 5:15pm).

Both big bands are listed under each course number, so it is important to be aware of which big band you are actually registering for.

Lunch Break BigBand - SBCC's "A" band, meant for intermediate to advanced players. TTh 12:45pm - 2:05pm
Good Times Big Band - SBCC's "B" band, meant for beginning to intermediate players. TTh 3:55pm - 5:15pm

Auditions for both big bands are on the first day of the semester at their normal meeting times.

Jazz Combos / Improv: Mus 165, 165B, 166, CRMO NC165

Description: Beginning to intermediate to advanced individual and small group jazz combos, with end of semester performance. Course placement level determined by interview/audition.

Also available through the College of extended learning as CRMO NC165

Semester meeting times: F 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Choral Ensembles

Concert Choir: Mus 160, 160B, 160C, 160D, CRMO NC160

Description: Study and performance of standard choral literature. Public concert appearances.

Also available through the College of extended learning as CRMO NC160

Semester meeting times: T 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Quire of Voyces: Mus 163, 163B, CRMO NC163

Description: Study, performance and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of the Modern Era. Frequent public appearances. Extensive audition may be required.

Also available through the College of extended learning as CRMO NC163

Semester meeting times: M 7:00pm - 10:05pm

Chamber Singers: Mus 162, 162B, 162C, 162D

Description: Study and performance of Modern choral literature for the small ensemble. Several Concert performances.

Semester meeting times: MW 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Large instrumental Ensembles

Concert Band: Mus 176, 176B, 177, 177B, 178, CRMO NC176

Description: Performance of concert and symphonic winds literature. Frequent public appearances and festival participation. Open to students with concert band experience.

Also available through the College of extended learning as CRMO NC176

Semester meeting times: W 7:00pm - 10:05pm

Symphony: Mus 170, 170B, 170C, 172, CRMO NC170

Description: Performing ensemble open to all students with orchestral instrumental experience. Ensemble performs orchestral literature from all style periods in public performances on campus and in the community.

Also available through the College of extended learning as CRMO NC170

Semester meeting times: T 7:00pm - 10:05pm