Ensembles

Professional working musicians might perform in a pit orchestra one evening and a nightclub the next. The range of styles you need to know today is diverse and eclectic requiring flexibility and fluency.

Therefore, we offer a huge variety of ensembles you won't find anywhere else. The major emphasis of these ensembles is placed on fostering musicianship, creativity, group interaction, and leadership skills while becoming familiar with a wide range of contemporary, experimental, and traditional musical styles. There are numerous small jazz combos as well as the following groups devoted to specific genres, styles, or the music of specific artists:

Afro-Cuban Ensemble
UArts Big Band
"Blue Note" Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Brazilian Jazz Ensemble
Brazilian Percussion Ensemble
"Brecker Brothers" Ensemble
Chamber Singers
"Charles Mingus" Ensemble
Chorus
Drumset Ensemble
Handbell Choir
Inter-arts Ensemble
Jazz Guitar Ensemble
"Jazz Messengers" Ensemble
Jazz Lab Band
Jazz Singers
Latin Jazz Ensemble
"Maynard Ferguson" Ensemble
"Miles Davis" Ensemble
Musical Theater Ensemble
New Orleans Ensemble
"N' Zehn" - Contemporary Vocal Ens
Percussion Ensemble
"Rick Kerber" Tribute Big Band
Rock Ensemble
Rumble - Bucket Drum (vid 1) (vid 2) (pic)
Saxophone Ensemble
"Steely Dan" Ensemble
Transfusion Ensemble
Trumpet Ensemble
Trombone Ensemble
World Music Ensemble







The UArts School of Music offers an incomparable mix of jazz and contemporary American music, unique and traditional ensembles, countless educational and professional performance opportunities, world-renowned artist/teachers, and a creative and collaborative environment, all in an exciting urban setting in the heart of the arts district of downtown Philadelphia.”
-Marc Dicciani, Director, School of Music