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.
"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
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 Ensemble
- Rumble Ensemble featured on WHYY's Arts and Culture "Experience" segment
- "Boom Boom Pow"
- Saxophone Ensemble
- "Steely Dan" Ensemble
- Transfusion Ensemble
- Trumpet Ensemble
- Trombone Ensemble
- World Music Ensemble
