The Hayes School of Music considers the ensemble experience to be an integral part of every musician's training. Ensembles are considered classes, so students receive academic credit for their participation.
Music majors must register for and successfully complete at least 1 appropriate ensemble, but not more than 3 – each semester as a full-time student. Full details of the requirements are outlined in the Student Handbook.
All Hayes School of Music ensembles are open to majors and non-majors. We have ensembles that are auditioned and non-auditioned. Ensemble auditions are scheduled each semester during the registration period before the first day of classes.
Rehearsal Time
Larger ensembles meet twice a week for 2-4 hours of rehearsal, and smaller ensembles meet once a week for 1 hour of rehearsal. Students register for the ensembles just as they do for classes. Extra rehearsals are kept to a minimum (usually, one dress rehearsal per performance).