Ensembles

Camerata

Julia Brasher Thorn, Conductor ( jthorn@centenary.edu)

Camerata performs classic choral works to the highest musical standards. This 40 - 50 voice choir offers two to four local concerts each year.

Camerata has presented concerts at the southern division convention of Music Educators National Conference, the Spivey Hall Educational Concert Series, the Louisiana Fall Vocal Conference and the Louisiana Music Education Association Conference. The ensemble continues to premiere and record various projects for the Santa Barbara Music Publishing Company.

In February of 2007, Camerata performed Poulenc's Gloria on the Carnegie Hall Masterworks Series. Invited by conductor Paul Oakley, the group sang under Oakley's direction with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and other invited choirs. They also performed a segment of their own repertoire on the program. In the fall of 2009, Camerata will be one of nine choral groups from across the nation invited to perform at the National Collegiate Choral Convention at Yale.

Though most members of Camerata are voice majors, membership is open to all Centenary students by audition.

Centenary College Choir

David Hobson, Conductor ()

The Centenary College Choir is open to the entire student body through private auditions with the Director. The Choir performs a variety of choral music from the great classical works to the best in popular music. In addition to singing 50 concerts annually throughout the U.S., the Choir performs a major work with orchestra each Spring and tours internationally every other year.

Hurley Orchestra

Todd Gabriel, Conductor ()

The Hurley Symphony Orchestra maintains an active schedule of performances and guest clinicians. The ensemble is open by audition to all wind and string players.

Jazz Ensemble

Bob Maynard, Director ()

Exploring the jazz repertoire from the 1920s to the 21st Century, this ensemble offers several performances each year at a variety of on-campus and off-campus venues.

Opera Workshop

Robert Harper, Director ()

The Opera Workshop provides students with the opportunity to participate in opera scene recitals as well as full-scale productions. Recent productions have included "The Magic Flute" in Fall 2005, "The Enchanted Child" in Spring of 2007, and "The Mikado" in Spring 2008, and "The Medium" in Spring 2009.

Percussion Ensemble

Chandler Teague, Conductor

Led by Chandler Teague, principal percussionist with the Shreveport Symphony, the Percussion Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to perform on a wide variety of percussion instruments in a group setting.

Wind Ensemble

Thomas Stone, Conductor ()

The Wind Ensemble performs both traditional and contemporary band literature. The group is open, by audition, to all Centenary students.