Music Ensembles
Unleash your musical talent in our ensembles.
With over 25 different music ensembles, we have a spot for almost every musical interest and ability level. School of Music ensembles are open to UNC students of all majors. Some groups require an audition, and some are open to everyone. Join us and make music!
Do I need to audition?
Auditioned Ensembles
- Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Voces Poderosas (Treble Choir) and Virtuosos Vocales (Tenor/Bass Choir)
- Compass Jazz Orchestra, Catalyst and Continuum Big Bands
- Funk/Soul Band
- Jazz Combos
- NoCoVo, Vocalese and Verve Vocal Jazz Ensembles
- Opera Theatre
- Percussion Ensemble
- Sabor de Jazz
- Spectrum Studio Orchestra
- Symphonic Band
- UNC Symphony Orchestra
- Wind Ensemble
Non-Auditioned Ensembles
- Chamber Music (placement based on faculty recommendation)
- Concert Band
- Early Music Ensemble
- Latin Beat Ensemble
- Marching Band (Pride of the Rockies)
- Tuba-Euphonium Choir
- Trumpet Choir
- Trombone Choir
- UNCommon Ensemble
Perform Here, Perform Often.
music ensembles
The right fit for your interests and ability level
music performances per year
Multiple opportunities to be a part of making music with others
in scholarships available
Over $850,000 awarded to music majors each year
Get to Know Our Ensembles
Our band program has a strong tradition of excellence with the UNC Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Pride of the Rockies Marching Band.
You’ll have many opportunities to play chamber music in your area of study. Plus we have several small ensembles for different styles and instrument groups that will give you a unique collaborative musical experience.
We encourage all UNC students who love to sing to audition for our active and nationally performing choirs. From concert and chamber choir to choirs based on voice type, there’s a place for everyone!
Our award-winning jazz ensembles give you the chance to perform in big bands, combos, vocal jazz groups and funk/soul and Latin jazz groups.
UNC Opera Theatre prepares you for a career in opera through professional-quality productions and specialized classes. You’ll develop as a singer or director, gain skills as an educator and bring opera to diverse audiences.
The UNC Symphony Orchestra has a rich tradition of excellence. With this nationally recognized group, we’ll give you a platform to develop as a musician and perform at a high level.
Our Ensembles in Action
