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Musical Activities

The College offers musical activities to meet a variety of talents and interests. Active groups include the Music department's Connecticut College Chamber Choir, the “Camel Heard” select choir, Connecticut College Orchestra, Connecticut College Percussion and New Music Ensemble, Connecticut College Jazz Ensemble, Connecticut College Traditional Jazz Band, Connecticut College Concert Band, Musical Theater Ensemble, and chamber music ensembles for various instrumental groups. Membership in these ensembles is by audition. These groups are  for academic credit (one credit hour). In addition, private instruction is available for one or two credit hours by audition in voice, all orchestral and band instruments, piano, harpsichord, organ, classical guitar, percussion, harp, jazz piano, and jazz saxophone.  Frequent recitals, master classes, and guest lectures are given by music faculty, guests and students.  In all, the music department sponsors more than 50 events each year.

In addition to departmental groups, the College has several student-run a cappella groups, including men’s, women’s and mixed groups, a student-run gospel choir, and student-run bands working in various genres.

The College’s onStage series brings a variety of music, dance and theater groups to the campus. These concerts are often coordinated with master classes or curricular programs. Subscriptions as well as single tickets are offered at student discounts. The Ammerman Center for Arts & Technology supports an international biennial Arts and Technology Symposium.