CAREER AND GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

The music department is devoted not only to educating students but also to helping them succeed in their profession. Music education majors student teach in public schools to gain experience in their field. Music majors have held internships with churches in their music programs and with various music-related businesses. After graduation, many students go on to take positions as music teachers in public or private schools, some become involved in retail businesses, and others have taken management positions in musicrelated fields. Graduates also go on to pursue advanced degrees in music.

FACILITIES

The department operates from the J. Howard Pew Fine Arts Center, which incorporates many fine amenities — a few of which are:
• 28 soundproof practice rooms
• A listening laboratory
• A large instrumental rehearsal hall
• An art studio and gallery
• A MIDI laboratory
• A recital hall, used for rehearsals, recitals, and lectures
• Complete theater facilities including a set construction shop, costume shop, and dressing and make-up rooms

Central to the Fine Arts Center is Ketler Auditorium, which is equipped with state-of-the-art computerized light and sound
boards. Ketler Auditorium is the site of Grove City College’s Guest Artist Series, theater productions, and departmental
performances.

Ensembles
All students are encouraged to participate in the numerous ensembles offered by the department. The following may be
taken for one credit per semester.

Chapel Choir
• 120 members
• Performs weekly at Vespers services
• Performs a concert each semester
• Auditions are held in September and January

College Orchestra
• Performs one concert during the fall and two during the spring semester
• Performance repertoire includes both classical and modern works

Wolverine Marching Band
• Band camp begins one week before classes in the fall
• Approximately 150 musicians, silks, twirlers, danceline, and managers
• Performs at home football games, selected away football games, and area high school band festivals

Symphonic Concert Band
• Performs a concert in March and during Parents’ Weekend
• Performs all styles of concert literature

Wind Ensemble (non-credit)
• 40 select students
• Auditions are held in September

Touring Choir (non-credit)
• 40 select students
• Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester
• Tours during Easter break

Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, and Jazz Combo (non-credit)
• Chosen by audition each fall
• Performs at college functions, alumni meetings, and two concerts
• Each group has student conductors to assist with rehearsals, music selection, and performances

Chamber Orchestra (non-credit)
• Chosen by audition
• Performs in orchestra concerts during fall and spring semesters
• Performs classic repertoire

Other groups are formed according to student and faculty interest and the needs of the college. These include a string quartet, brass ensemble, flute choir, and woodwind quintet.