Ensembles
The ensembles at TCNJ are open to all students by audition. Ensemble auditions are held the first few days of the Fall semester. Audition sign-up sheets are posted outside of the respective ensemble directors' studios in the Music Building.
| Ensemble |
Description |
Director |
Email |
| Brass Ensemble |
Currently under the direction of Dr. Gary Fienberg, the ensemble continues its four-decade tradition of presenting contemporary and classic works. |
Gary Fienberg |
fienberg@tcnj.edu |
| Brass Quintet |
The Brass Quintet is an elite chamber ensemble that covers a wide range of repertory. The group performs for various TCNJ events and community concerts. |
Brian Brown |
bbrown@tcnj.edu |
| Chamber Music |
|
Ruotao Mao |
mao@tcnj.edu |
| Chorale |
Comprised of approximately 50 select singers, the TCNJ Chorale is the premiere choral ensemble at the College. |
John McDonnell |
mcdonnel@tcnj.edu |
| Clarinet Choir |
The Clarinet Choir is made up of a select group of clarinetists - who as an ensemble and depending on the musical score - might perform on the various types of clarinets from the piccolo Eb to the Contra-bass. |
Roger McKinney |
mckinney@tcnj.edu |
| College Choir |
The College Choir performs a variety of literature. |
Robert Guarino |
guarino@tcnj.edu |
| Collegium Musicum |
Under the direction of Robert Guarino, Collegium Musicum focuses on intimate musical pieces of all eras, especially that of the Medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque. |
Robert Guarino |
guarino@tcnj.edu |
| Concert Band |
Open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument, the Concert Band performs standard band literature under the direction of George Balog. |
George Balog |
balog@tcnj.edu |
| Flute Choir |
|
David DiGiacobbe |
digiacob@tcnj.edu |
| Guitar Ensemble |
|
James Day |
day@tcnj.edu |
| Harp Ensemble |
|
Andre Tarantiles |
tarantil@tcnj.edu |
| Horn Ensemble |
|
Kathryn Mehrtens |
mehrtens@tcnj.edu |
| Lyric Theatre |
|
Robert Guarino |
guarino@tcnj.edu |
| Jazz Band |
The band has a vibrant two-fold focus. On the one hand, it is immersed in the study and performance of historic Big Band repertoire. On the other hand, it thrives on the presentation of contemporary jazz literature. |
Gary Fienberg |
fienberg@tcnj.edu |
| Orchestra |
This full-scale symphony ensemble performs orchestral literature from the Western Music Tradition at regular concerts during the academic year. The Orchestra is a member of the American Symphony Orchestra League. |
Philip Tate |
ptate@tcnj.edu |
| Percussion Ensemble |
Percussionist William Trigg, noted New York orchestral and solo artist, directs this unique ensemble composed entirely of percussion instruments of all types. |
William Trigg |
trigg@tcnj.edu |
| Saxophone Ensemble |
|
Kathleen Mitchell |
mitchell@tcnj.edu |
| Wind Ensemble |
The Wind Ensemble is the premiere wind organization at TCNJ. The ensemble annually tours New Jersey and surrounding states performing concerts and giving clinics. The Wind Ensemble has recently completed a series of commissioned recordings for Kalmus Publishing, Mark Recording Company, and Alfred Reed and has 12 commercial CDs to its credit. |
William Silvester |
wsilvest@tcnj.edu |
| Women’s Ensemble |
|
John McDonnell |
mcdonel@tcnj.edu |
| Woodwind Quintet |
Mixed woodwinds and French Horn join forces under the guidance of Roger McKinney, the longest tenured faculty member at TCNJ. |
Roger McKinney |
mckinney@tcnj.edu |
