Fine and Performing
  Arts Center

Wind Ensemble
Directed by Dr. John West, this auditioned ensemble of 40-50 musicians performs a challenging repertory that includes premieres of commissioned works. This group meets every semester and tours in the Spring of odd-numbered years.

Marching Band
Over 300 strong, the Pride of the Mountains is one of the largest, most innovative marching bands in the country. It hosts the annual Tournament of Champions for high school bands every Fall. Directed by Mr. Bob Buckner and Mr. Matt Henley.

Symphony Band
Meeting in the Spring semester only, this group of 60-80 musicians is open to all students without audition. Directed by Mr. Dan Cherry.

Jazz Band
Directed by jazz pianist Mr. Pavel Wlosok, this auditioned group performs jazz standards and new works for jazz band. Tours in the Spring of even-numbered years.

Artist-in-Residence Orchestra
With a professional string section from the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, this auditioned ensemble performs orchestral masterworks with wind, brass, and percussion students.

Civic Orchestra
A college and community chamber orchestra, led by Mr. Bill Henigbaum.

Percussion Ensemble
Led by Dr. Mario Gaetano, this group performs challenging works for various combinations of percussion instruments. Percussion majors.

Studio Ensembles
Most of the wind and brass studios offer small ensembles of like instruments that are conducted or coached by the studio teacher. Please contact studio faculty for details.

Gamelan Ensemble
Tuned percussion instruments (gongs, chimes, etc.) from Indonesia. Led by Dr. Will Peebles. No audition.

Concert Choir
Directed by Dr. Robert Holquist, this auditioned group performs works from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including major choral works such as Orff's Carmina Burana (Spring 2005) and Handel's Messiah (Fall 2004). Tours every other Fall.

University Chorus
Open to all students without audition, this group performs lighter choral works, including Broadway medlies, but also joins the Concert Choir for major works. Directed by Dr. Robert Holquist.

Early Music Ensemble
An auditioned group of 16 singers, this group performs Renaissance music at the madrigal dinners each Fall, and tours with the Concert Choir. Directed by Dr. Robert Holquist.

Catamount Singers
An auditioned group of 8-10 singers performing jazz and popular styles with a small instrumental combo. Directed by Dr. Bruce Frazier.

Musical Theatre
This program stages one major Broadway musical and one smaller show each year. By audition only. Mr. Bradley Martin, Acting Director.