Ensembles and Lessons

Ensembles and Lessons

The Department of Music offers opportunities for every student who is interested in music.  Whether through performing in an ensemble, band, or choral concert or attending one, we want to involve everyone.

One of the premiere private, liberal arts colleges in New England, Providence College boasts a Department of Music that supports many ensembles (including two choirs, symphonic winds, two jazz bands, orchestra, and chamber strings), several small ensembles (from the more traditional quartets and quintets to an early music ensemble, jazz combo, piano ensemble, and new music ensemble), opera workshop, master-classes, and tours.  All ensembles are open to students of any major. Whether your dream is to sing with the Metropolitan Opera, win a Grammy, perform with a world-class orchestra, become a music educator, lead musical worship, pursue a graduate degree in applied or academic music, or perform on Broadway, Providence College is a fantastic place to get an education and get started. We’re glad to tell you about our program and our alumni—PC grads who have done all of the above.

Large Ensembles

I Cantori  – MSC 447

Krishan Oberoi, D.M.A., Director koberoi@providence.edu

An auditioned choral ensemble at Providence College, I Cantori studies and performs an extensive amount of music suited specifically for the smaller mixed-voice ensemble.  Participation in I Cantori is expected for the full academic year.
Rehearsals: Monday & Wednesday 6:45 -8:00 pm
https://music.providence.edu/events/

CHAMBER ENSEMBLEMSC 440

Groups of 3-12 players, can include string quartet, woodwind quartet, brass quintet, flute quartet, piano trios, contemporary music ensemble, and other combinations of players.  Audition and permission of appropriate instructor required.

JAZZ CHAMBER ENSEMBLEMSC 441

William Longo, D.M.A. – wlongo1@providence.edu

Small group jazz and jazz-rock for rhythm section and winds- Groups may cover music of any jazz style period; New Orleans, swing, bebop, cool school, hard bop, modal, fusion or modern.  New for fall 2010: Funk Ensemble; music of Tower of Power, Brecker Brothers, Earth, Wind and Fire et al.; Audition and permission of instructor required.

EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLEMSC 445

Catherine Gordon Ph.D, Director  cgordon@providence.edu

In this ensemble, vocal and instrumental students will have the opportunity to explore and perform a wide variety of repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.  Compositions will be chosen based on the instruments and voices of the students who register for the ensemble.  Audition or permission of the instructor required.

Applied Lessons are open to the entire campus community

These are private lessons open to the entire campus community; instructors teach once a week on a one-to-one basis. Lessons do not count as a fifth course. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the Music Department (Smith Center for the Arts G04)

Instructors teach once a week on a one-to-one basis.  Lessons do not count as a fifth course. The Department of Music at Providence College boasts one of the most comprehensive training programs for singers and instrumentalists at the undergraduate level. The most important aspect of the program is the weekly private lesson with faculty. The low student-to-teacher ratio allows teachers to serve as advisors and mentors. Performance opportunities abound in solo, ensemble and dramatic settings. At least one solo recital is required as the capstone of the program for music and music education majors, and students have the option of performing non-required recitals. Frequent studio recitals, master classes, and opera scene workshops are scheduled, and PC supports eight ensembles and several small ensembles that perform every semester. Language instruction and elective opportunities are critical aspects of the study.

Catherine Gordon, Ph.D. – Chair


Smith Center for the Arts G05
401-865-1898
401-865-2761
cgordon@providence.edu