Ensembles

Ensembles

Concert Band

This course is for students who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Wind Band. Literature is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities. Rehearsals and performances include preparation of both full and small ensemble literature. At least one formal public concert is given toward the end of the semester.

Marching Band

Marching Band is a performance-based class which focuses on the playing of instrumental music in conjunction with choreography. The ensemble will perform at home football games, community events, and concerts. The ensemble includes wind players and percussionists along with color guard. All students are required to attend band camp before the fall semester.

Jam Band

This course is for members who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Jam Band. This ensemble is a rock band format and performs at UPIKE basketball games and other special events. Instrumentation includes: bass guitar, guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals, and wind band instruments. Auditions are held during the first class meeting. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities.

Jazz Band

This course is for members who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Jazz Band. This ensemble is in the setting of a big band and will perform at UPike special events and other performances throughout the year. Instrumentation includes: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, bass, piano, drumset, and other instruments as needed. This ensemble only meets during the spring semester. Auditions are held during fall semester. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities.

Bluegrass Ensemble

This course is for members who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Bluegrass Ensemble. This ensemble is a bluegrass band format and will perform at UPike special events and other performances throughout the year. Instrumentation includes: upright bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals, and other instruments as needed. Auditions are held during the first class meeting. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities.

New Horizons

New Horizons is an educational program that provides entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and also those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long period. Many adults would like an opportunity to learn music in a group setting similar to that offered in schools. New Horizons Music programs provide music instruction at all levels from beginner to advanced. New Horizons differs from traditional community bands, orchestras and choirs by offering programs to adults at all music levels from beginner to advanced. Many people who start in New Horizons go on to join other community bands, orchestras, choirs, and local music groups. New Horizons becomes an important part of the cultural life of a community by giving formal concerts, performances in shopping malls, retirement and nursing homes, and summer concerts in parks.

We also offer smaller ensembles such as Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Ensembles.  Private instrumental lessons are offered on most instruments. For more information about joining one of our groups or information about scholarships, please contact – Slade Denman, MME.,  (740) 607-4300, SladeDenman@upike.edu