Each semester, Puget Sound students come together in chamber music groups and small ensembles to learn, perform, and connect with the campus community. From string quartets and piano trios to chamber jazz combos, saxophone quartets, wind and brass collaborations, and percussion ensemble, these performing groups represent an exciting diversity of musical activities on campus. For more information check out the Chamber Music page!
A fully instrumented big band, the Jazz Orchestra performs music from all eras in formal and informal settings. Guest artists are featured regularly with the Jazz Orchestra. For a listing of our guest artists, click the Jazz Orchestra link above. For more information check out the Jazz Orchestra page!
This full symphony orchestra of musicians performs four times annually and plays both standard and progressive works from the orchestral repertoire. For more information check out the Symphony Orchestra page!
The Concert Band is a relaxed, non-auditioned ensemble open to anyone on campus or in the local community who enjoys making music together. Whether you are seeking a group to continue performing with, returning to your instrument, or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, the Concert Band is for you. Performances are given each semester of both original works and works transcribed for the concert band. For more information check out the Concert Band page!
The University of Puget Sound Wind Ensemble consists of musicians who are selected by individual auditions. It performs music of many styles and periods, written and arranged for large and small wind groups. It is a highly acclaimed ensemble with numerous invitations to perform at the Washington state and Northwest Division Music Educators Conference programs. For more information check out the Wind Ensemble page!
The Popular Music Ensemble provides songwriting majors the opportunity to explore popular genres and styles, arrange songs, run live sound, and perform both vocally and instrumentally. For more information, check out the Popular Music Ensemble page!