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Instrumental Ensembles

Scholarships: Any UT Tyler student regardless of major who wishes to participate in a choral or instrumental ensemble may qualify to receive a Talent Scholarship. Students must apply for an award during the summer prior to intended enrollment. Awards are renewable.

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble is the University's leading instrumental performance group, conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Emge. The group consists of UT Tyler music and non-music majors. Literature includes works in all styles: transcriptions, traditional band works, recent works commissioned for the contemporary wind ensemble, and works featuring outstanding student or professional soloists. Two performances are scheduled each semester. Membership is by audition only.

Tyler Community Band

Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Emge, the Tyler Community Band involves university and junior college students as well as advanced players from Tyler and surrounding communities. Literature is selected from traditional band compositions and transcriptions as well as modern works. Entrance is through director conference. The band rehearses Tuesday evenings and performs twice each semester. It also offers an annual "Celebrate America" concert in conjunction with Independence Day festivities.

Jazz Patriots

Directed by Dr. John Webb, the Jazz Patriots are an instrumental combo with vocal soloist(s), performing a variety of jazz repertoire. Open to all university students by audition.

Chamber Ensembles

The School of Performing Arts offers various instrumental chamber ensembles. Coached by applied music faculty members, these groups offer students the opportunity to enhance their individual playing skills, ensemble skills, and confidence. Instrumental music education majors are exposed to chamber literature suitable for use in the secondary schools.

Student Recital Numerous vocal & instrumental artists
Oct 1 (Th) 12:30
Braithwaite Hall

Wind Ensemble & Jazz Big Band (debut) Concert
Oct 15 (Th) 7:30
Vaughn Auditorium

Homecoming Choral Showcase
Patriot Singers & University Chorale
Oct 16 (Fr) 7:30
Braithwaite Hall

Student Recital
Numerous vocal & instrumental artists
Oct 29 (Th) 12:30
Vaughn Auditorium

Senior Recital
Lauren Fletcher,
oboe
Nov 8 (Su) 3:00
Braithwaite Hall

Michael Gurt
Piano
Nov 9 (Mo), 7:30
Braithwaite Hall
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Faculty Recital: Robert Crutchfield
Percussion
Nov 10 (Tu), 7:30
Braithwaite Hall
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TMEA Region 21 Choir Festival
Nov 14 (Sa)
Cowan Center

"My Spirit Sang
All Day"
Fall Choral Concert
Patriot Singers & University Chorale
Nov 15 (Su) 6:00
First Presbyterian Church

Faculty Recital: John Webb
Jazz Piano
Nov 16 (Mo), 7:30
Braithwaite Hall
(click photo)

Student Recital Numerous vocal & instrumental artists
Nov 19 (Th) 12:30
Braithwaite Hall

Senior Recital
Dannea Guess,
Erin Holt, sopranos
Nov 22 (Su) 3:00
Braithwaite Hall

Student Recital Numerous vocal & instrumental artists
Dec 3 (Th) 12:30
Braithwaite Hall

Opera Workshop
Dec 8 (Tu) 7:30
Braithwaite Hall

Wind Ensemble & Jazz Big Band Concert
Dec 10 (Th) 7:30
Vaughn Auditorium

East Texas Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Messiah
Dec 12 (Sa) 7:30
Vaughn Auditorium

Christmas Concert
Patriot Singers & University Chorale
Dec 13 (Su) 6:00
First Presbyterian Church

Tyler Community Band Concert
Dec 15 (Tu) 7:30
Vaughn Auditorium

Senior Recital
Patrick Marshall, Saxophone
Feb 22 (Mo) 7:30
Braithwaite Hall

Choral Masterworks
Patriot Singers & University Chorale
Feb 28 (Su) 6:00
First Presbyterian Church

Choral Spring Concert
Patriot Singers & University Chorale
May 2 (Su) 6:00
First Presbyterian Church

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