THE ART CLUB

The Art Club is open to all students interested in art exhibits and other arts-related activities. Its basic purposes are the stimulation and promulgation of the creative efforts and expressions of student art. The club seeks to bring students together to discuss mutual problems and concerns, to exchange ideas and to promote cultural exchange and interchange of art works of local, national and international origin.

THE BASKETBALL PEP BAND

The basketball pep band is an opportunity for all students with an instrumental background to provide public service through entertainment at basketball functions and other related athletic events. Participation is by audition or consent of the director.

THE BRASS ENSEMBLE

The Brass Ensemble rehearses and performs a mixture of traditional and twentieth century music for brass. Membership is open to all students with experience on standard brass instruments.

CONCERT CHOIR

The Concert Choir is devoted to the study and performance of the highest caliber of choral literature, and includes such diversity as classical, musical theatre, spiritual, and contemporary gospel styles. The unit is a primary recruitment arm for the college and is highly visible locally and nationally. Music Education Vocal/Choral majors are required to successfully complete this course sequence in preparation for the teaching of choral technique and literature. Participation is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.

THE ELITE VOICES

The Elite Voicesis a contemporary vocal chamber ensemble of sixteen singers, keyboardist, and percussionist which performs classical chamber, spiritual, contemporary gospel, show tunes, and popular music. Its members, selected from the Concert Choir by audition or consent of the director, represent the College in a myriad of campus and community functions.

THE GOSPEL CHOIR

The Gospel Choir specializes in traditional and contemporary gospel, spirituals, and folk music which stems from the Black religious experience. Many who participate in this choir are persons preparing for some form of church vocation. This nationally acclaimed, award-winning choir is a major recruitment arm of the College, and is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.

THE HAROLD ODOM DANCE THEATRE

The Harold Odom Dance Ensemble offers dance performance experiences throughout the state and the region. The choreography places a special emphasis on presenting dance works reflective of the African American experience, and incorporates modern, ballet, jazz, ethnic and theatrical dance styles.

THE INSTRUMENTAL (WIND) ENSEMBLE

The Instrumental (Wind) ensemble is open to all students with background in woodwinds, brasswinds, and percussion by audition or consent of the director. This ensemble presents a variety of music and musical arrangements and transcriptions in campus and off-campus concerts. All Music Education Band Majors are required to successfully complete the sequence for the Instrumental (Wind) Ensemble course in preparation for the teaching of instrumental techniques and literature. Participation is open to all students by audition or consent of the instructor.

THE JAZZ COMBO

The Jazz Combo is a performing combo specializing in swing, bebop, and cool jazz style. Participation is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.

THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The Jazz Ensemble provides historical reference, cultural enrichment, and performances in the traditional big band/jazz orchestra format. The ensemble studies and performs big band literature, including swing, modern, fusion, and symphonic jazz styles. Participation is open to all students by audition or consent of the director.

THE MARCHING TIGER BAND OF DISTINCTION

The Marching Band provides entertainment for all football games, parades, and other related events. Membership is open to all students with experience on wind and percussion instruments. The color guard includes both flags and dancers.

MUSIC EDUCATOR'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE (MENC) STUDENT CHAPTER

MENC is the association dedicated to the advancement of music education. It offers students many opportunities to interact with professional music educators from all over the world and discover new teaching methods and techniques. Through chapter activities and participation in state, division and national conferences, students have numerous opportunities for professional development. All music education majors are advised to join this organization.

NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NAEA) STUDENT CHAPTER

NAEA is an association open to Art Education majors with an interest in any aspect of general local, state, and national art education activities.

THE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

The Percussion Ensemble provides cultural enrichment and sound preparation for the modern expectations of today's percussion students/performers. Its objective is to enhance the performing, sightreading, ensemble playing, and teaching skills of percussion students, preparing them for classroom teaching of percussion techniques and literature. Participation is by audition or consent of the director.

THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

The Performing Arts Company consists of the Concert Choir, Harold Odom Dance Theatre, and the Theatre Ensemble and is open to all students and community constituents by audition or consent of the directors.

THE THEATRE ENSEMBLE

The Theatre Ensemble is open to all students interested in participating in theatrical productions, and is open to all students by audition.

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a small active ensemble which explores jazz and pop musical styles, techniques, and improvisation. Standard and contemporary vocal jazz literature is emphasized. Participation is by audition or consent of the director.

THE WOODWIND ENSEMBLE

The Woodwind Ensemble rehearses and performs a mixture of traditional and twentieth century music for woodwinds. Membership is open to all students with experience on standard woodwind instruments and by audition or consent of the director.