Ensembles

Discover the vibrant performance ensembles of the Towson University Department of Music! Our program boasts a diverse array of groups, including a symphony orchestra, concert wind bands, several choirs, a dynamic "Music for the Stage" program, jazz ensembles, and numerous small instrumental ensembles. Open to both music majors and non-majors, our student musicians bring their talents to life in dozens of concerts each semester. Explore the links in the menu for detailed information about each ensemble. Most ensembles require an audition.  Audition information is provided below. Join us and be a part of our musical community!

Percussion Ensemble Prism
撸先生 Choirs Prism
Pep Band
Brass Section Prism

Check out these videos of our and students!

Fall 2026 Audition Information

撸先生 Choirs

Choral Society

Everyone is welcome! No audition is required. Just register for MUSA 150, or MUSA 650 if you are a graduate student.

We meet every Monday from 7:00鈥�9:40 p.m. 

This semester we鈥檒l be performing Brahms鈥� Requiem with the Johns Hopkins Symphony Orchestra on December 5th. 

Treble Voices* and Men鈥檚 Chorus

Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00鈥�3:15 p.m.

If you鈥檝e never sang with Treble Voices before, sign up for an audition to help me with your voice placement:

* Open to all self-identified women

University Chorale 

Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00鈥�3:15 p.m.

Everyone must audition for Chorale. 

If you are already registered for Chorale or are interested in joining, please sign up for an audition time here:

If You Are Auditioning鈥�

  1. The auditions will be short and informal. They are simply an opportunity for me to hear your voice and get to know you a little better.
  2. Auditions will take place in Dr. S谩ez's office (CA 2099) on:
    • Monday, August 24
    • Tuesday, August 25
    • Wednesday, August 26
  3. What to prepare: Please bring a song you feel comfortable singing鈥攆or example, a hymn, aria, folk song, or excerpt from a choral piece you know well. Please bring an extra copy of your music for me, or have a recording of the accompaniment available on your phone.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out:  

Jazz Orchestra

Anyone interested in auditioning for the 撸先生 Jazz Orchestra, or who would like more information, please contact Dave Ballou () directly.

撸先生 Bands and Orchestra

Membership in the 撸先生 Bands and Orchestra is by audition and is open to any Towson student regardless of major - everyone is welcome, and we would love to collaborate with you. These ensembles rehearse weekly preparing performances to share musical gifts and talents with the community for both the fall and spring terms.

Rehearsal Times

Wind Ensemble MUSA 261/461/661 - 002: T/TH 3:30-5:20pm

Symphonic Band MUSC 261/461/661 - 001: T/TH 2:00-3:15pm

Orchestra MUSC 262/462/662 - 001: T/TH 2:00-3:15pm (Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall)

Audition Faculty:

Dr. Steinmetz, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, conductor,  
Dr. Gotoff, Symphony Orchestra, conductor,  

How to Audition

WINDS AND PERCUSSION - Fill out the

STRINGS - Fill out the

Clarinet: You should play all excerpts on a Bb soprano clarinet. You may indicate your interest in playing bass clarinet on the audition form.

Saxophone: You should play all excerpts on an alto saxophone. You may indicate your interest in playing soprano, tenor, or baritone saxophone on the audition form.

If you have any other specific questions or concerns, please email Dr. Gotoff or Dr. Steinmetz.

Audition Instructions

  • Winds/Brass/Percussion Auditions will be held in person during the first week of classes.
  • Strings Auditions: Please refer to this for further information.
  • You should prepare the excerpts to the best of YOUR ability. Focus on your best sound and adjust tempi only as needed to facilitate technical passages. Seek out reference recordings and demonstrate intentional musicianship in your playing audition.