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
TU Choirs Prism
Pep Band
Brass Section Prism

Check out these videos of our vocal and instrumental students!

Spring 2026 Audition Information

TU Choirs (Fall '25 info for choirs)

All TU students are welcome and encouraged to join a choir.

Auditions

If you HAVE NEVER sang in a TU choir before, if you are new, or are planning to sing in Chorale and haven’t sung in Chorale before, please sign up for an audition: Audition Sign Up Sheet (Fall sign up sheet coming soon).
 
Auditions will be in Dr. Sáez's office (CA 2099)
 
If you can’t find a convenient time on the sign-up sheet, contact me directly:
 
If you would like to meet with me to discuss any concern regarding choirs, sign up for a time: Audition Sign Up Sheet.
 
If you are considering joining Men’s Chorus, please contact Prof. Holmes directly at for more information.
 
Come ready to sing a song you feel comfortable singing. It can be a hymn, an aria, a folk song, or an excerpt from a choral piece that you know well. You can play the accompaniment from your phone or bring an extra copy of the music for the accompanist.

Course Meeting Times

Choral Society – MUSA 150/350/650
Mondays from 7 to 9:40pm

Treble Voices* – MUSA 252/452/652
Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3:15pm 

Men’s Chorus – MUSA 252/452/652
Mondays and Wednesday from 2 to 3:15pm

Chorale – MUSA 251/451/651
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3:15pm

* Open to all self-identified women
 

Jazz Orchestra

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

TU Bands and Orchestra

Membership in the TU 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.

Audition Faculty:

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

How to Audition

Fill out the SPRING ENSEMBLE AUDITION FORM

TU Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Ensemble Audition Excerpts – SPRING 2026

TU Strings Ensemble Audition Excerpts - SPRING 2026

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

  • Auditions will be due at 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 9th
  • To ensure a fair evaluation for everyone, all auditions are to be recorded on an iPhone, Android phone, laptop, or tablet - DO NOT USE SPECIAL MICROPHONE OR OTHER RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
  • All excerpts should be recorded in ONE take - no splicing or editing of audio is allowed
  • Audio files must be submitted as one of the following file types:
    • mp3
    • WAV
  • Files should be titled as follows:
    • Lastname_Firstname_instrument
    • ex. Steinmetz_Branden_Percussion
  • It is suggested that you prepare the excerpts to the best of your ability, give yourself a set number of recording opportunities, and then submit your best - you should not stress over every small detail to get “the perfect” recording
  • 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