String Orchestra
Under the baton of Douglas Richard, the fledgling Marist College String Orchestra is comprised of 30 student string instrumentalists. The String Orchestra performs throughout the Fall semester in the Music at Marist Concert Series, as well as shares the stage with the Marist College Band at the Bardavon Opera House each spring semester. The Marist String Orchestra performs pieces from renowned composers such as Fauré, Haydn, and Mozart, as well as plays pieces from student arrangers.
Brass Ensemble
The Brass Ensemble is a performance workshop where students gain familiarity with a broad range of literature for brass. Precision, intonation, and interpretation are studied. Open to all students with a school-level proficiency. Offered every semester.
Flute Choir
The purpose of the Flute Choir is to provide a continuing musical performance experience for flute players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for flute ensemble. Offered every semester.
Woodwind Ensemble
The purpose of the Woodwind Ensemble is to provide a continuing musical performance experience for clarinet and saxophone players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for clarinet and saxophone choir. Offered every semester.
Handbell Choir
The purpose of the Handbell Choir is to provide a continuing musical performance experience for handbell players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written for Handbell Choir. Offered every semester.
Jazz Foxes
The purpose of the Jazz Foxes is to provide a continuing musical performance experience for Jazz players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for Jazz ensembles from all musical periods. Offered every semester.
Guitar Ensemble
The Guitar Ensemble provides a continuing musical performance experience for guitar players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for Guitar Ensemble. Offered every semester.
Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble provides a continuing musical performance experience for percussion players. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for Percussion Ensemble. Offered every semester.
Woodwind Quintet
Wind Symphony
The Marist College Wind Symphony is a select group of auditioned instrumentalists. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of challenging music written or arranged for the modern wind ensemble.
Orchestra
The purpose of the Orchestra is to provide a continuing musical performance experience for string players. Students with sufficient ability on winds and brass will also be encouraged to participate. The course will foster the growth of musicality through the rehearsal and performance of a wide range of music written or arranged for orchestra. Offered every semester.
