PEP BAND The JCU Pep Band is an ensemble that focuses its energy on sup- porting the Blue Streak athletic teams and controlling a game’s at- mosphere with a raucous force of sheer volume! The Pep Band is often referred to as “The Wall of Sound.” Musicians of all degrees of experience are welcome. Fanatically support the Blue Streak’s athletic teams Amass an enormous repertoire of polished songs All are welcome JAZZ BAND The John Carroll Jazz Band plays a variety of classic and contempo- rary stage band pieces in various styles at concerts on campus and area jazz festivals. Perform a variety of classic and contemporary stage band pieces Participate in area jazz band festivals Informal audition required STUDENT-LED ENSEMBLES Brass choir Woodwind ensemble Jazz combo CARROLL SINGERS The Carroll Singers is a vocal ensemble that performs a variety of popular music. The group will explore, prepare, and perform secular music literature fromseveral musical periods. Literature may include Broadway, vocal jazz, a cappella and popular tunes. The choir will sing at concerts, such as the Parents Weekend Concert and the Christmas Carroll Eve Concert. Additional perfor- mances are held both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Sing a variety of styles, from early music to contemporary and vocal jazz Perform at concerts No audition, all are welcome SCHOLA CANTORUM The John Carroll Schola Cantorum is a vocal ensemble that performs sacred literature throughout the academic year. This choir will explore, prepare, and perform music literature from a variety of musical periods spanning chant and polyphony through standard sacred repertoire and contemporary sacred works. The choir will sing at major liturgical celebrations, prayer services, and concerts on and off campus, including Mass of the Holy Spirit, Parents Weekend Concert, and Christmas Carroll Eve Concert. Develop a captivating repertoire of diverse styles including madrigal, a cappella and contemporary verse Perform on and off campus Participate in a small, select ensemble Audition required GOSPEL CHOIR The John Carroll Gospel Choir is a choral ensemble that offers a wide selec- tion of traditional Gospel, Spirituals, and contemporary Gospel praise. Musi- cal performances are held both on and off campus, including JCU’s Martin Luther King celebration. Focus on contemporary Gospel praise Perform on and off-campus No audition, all are welcome “The beautiful diversity of music really allows me to praise God in a way that brings me closer to him.” —Robert Ramser ’09 “The beautiful diversity of music really allows me to praise God in a way that brings me closer to him.” —Robert Ramser ’09 Whether you are a seasoned artist or just want to give singing, dancing or playing an instrument a try – Liturgical Music and Musical Arts at John Carroll University has something for you. Participate in opportunities for performance on and off campus Experience music as outreach in the Cleveland area and beyond Develop leadership skills through the art of music CHAPEL ENSEMBLE The University Chapel Ensemble is a vocal and instrumental group that offers liturgical music for liturgies and prayer services on campus. The ensemble will explore, prepare, and perform sacred and liturgical music literature from a variety of musical periods focusing on contemporary liturgical and praise songs. Minister at the vibrant 10 p.m. Sunday liturgy Sing and play old favorites and the newest literature No audition, all singers and instrumentalists welcome CANTORS Proclaim the psalms Sing at Sunday liturgies and campus prayer services Audition required Choral Program Liturgical Music Program Band Program