Ensembles
There is a place in many different ensembles for every student at Western Kentucky University to make music. Non-majors are welcome to audition and participate in any ensemble that is offered. Choir ensemble options include Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Chorale, Choral Society and Opera Theatre. Band ensemble options include Symphonic Band, Concert Band , Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Other Band ensemble options with participant stipends include Big Red Marching Band and Basketball Band. The Orchestra ensemble option is the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra. Chamber ensembles abound: Clarinet Choir, Double Reed Ensemble, Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Horn Choir, Percussion Ensemble, RedShirts, Saxophone Ensemble, SteelBand, TrebleMakers, Trombone Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.
Accolades
WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.