Wind Ensemble
For wind, brass, and percussion performers, the wind ensemble performs standard band literature and provides on- and off-campus performances. May include musicians from the community in addition to students and faculty.

Chamber Orchestra
The chamber orchestra is open to all string players by audition and performs standard chamber string literature. The chamber strings join with wind players from the Wind Ensemble to perform standard orchestral literature in three major concerts each year, including the annual Concerto Winners Concert.

Jazz Ensemble
This group of instrumentalists performs in various jazz styles. Jazz improvisation is taught as a part of the ensemble. Performances are mostly on campus.

Handbell Choir
A variety of literature is performed on two to five octaves of Schulmerich handbells and hand-chimes. There are usually one or two performances per semester, both on and off campus, and the Bells often tour with the Concert Choir.

Chamber Ensemble       
Various ensembles such as brass quintets, string quartets, and woodwind quintets perform standard literature. Ensembles are formed as needed.

Forester Pep Band
A non-auditioned fun and spirited group of musicians, largely non-music majors, who rehearse during the first part of Fall Semester and then enthusiastically perform pop favorites at the Huntington University men’s and women’s basketball games and tournaments.

Brass Ensemble
All brass instrument majors are a part of this ensemble and are often joined by non-majors who audition for the director as well as semi-professional and amateur community instrumentalists. They perform a variety of repertoire from all musical periods including transcriptions and jazz.

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