Ensembles
Vocal, instrumental, praise & worship, and stage ensembles—open to majors and non-majors alike. Every ensemble accepts students from any major who successfully auditions.
Ensemble Scholarships
Any major can earn an ensemble scholarship.
All students (from any major) who successfully audition for a band, choir, or praise & worship team are automatically considered for an Ensemble Scholarship.
Vocal
Vocal Ensembles
A Cappella Choir
- Course
- MUS-020
- Meets
- M/T/W/Th 3:00–3:50 PM (Fall & Spring)
- Led by
- Cody Boling
The A Cappella Choir is the premier choral ensemble of the music department, performing advanced sacred and secular repertoire from a wide range of historical periods and contemporary styles.
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Women Singers
- Course
- MUS-022
- Meets
- T/Th 12:00–1:15 PM (Fall & Spring)
- Led by
- Dr. Laurissa Backlin
Women Singers is a welcoming ensemble open to all female students without audition.
Complete the Interest FormMen's Chorus
Men's Chorus
- Course
- MUS-021
- Meets
- T/Th 12:00–1:15 PM (Fall & Spring)
- Led by
- Dr. Chris Headley
Men's Chorus is open to all male students without audition and is dedicated to the rich tradition of music for men's voices.
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Instrumental
Instrumental Ensembles
Wind Ensemble
- Course
- MUS-012 (WW) / MUS-015 (Brass) / MUS-018 (Perc) · 1 cr
- Meets
- T/Th 12:00–1:15 PM (Fall & Spring)
- Led by
- Prof. Ashby Goldstein
The Carson-Newman Wind Ensemble is the university's premier concert band, performing core masterworks, significant new compositions, and sacred repertoire for winds and percussion.
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Marching Eagles
- Course
- MUS-010 · 1 cr
- Meets
- T/Th 7:00–9:30 PM (Fall)
- Led by
- Prof. Ashby Goldstein, Dr. David Gonzalez, Matt Weyer (Drumline), Erin Gonzalez (Colorguard), Autumn Jackson-Snider (Majorettes)
The Marching Eagles bring spirit, energy, and pageantry to Carson-Newman football games and community events.
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Pep Band
- Course
- MUS-011 · 1 cr
- Meets
- Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM (Spring)
- Led by
- Dr. David Gonzalez
The Pep Band supports Carson-Newman men's and women's basketball by providing a high-energy soundtrack for home games.
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Praise & Worship
Praise & Worship Ensembles
Redemption
Redemption
- Course
- MUS-025
- Meets
- Monday 4:00–6:00 PM
- Led by
- Dr. Chris Headley
Redemption is Carson-Newman's contemporary praise and worship team, comprised of vocalists and instrumentalists who desire to use their gifts in ministry.
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Stage
Stage Ensembles
Lyric Theatre & Opera
Lyric Theatre & Opera
- Course
- MUS-030
- Meets
- T/Th 5:00–7:00 PM (Music: Fall / Opera: Spring)
- Led by
- Cody Boling — Music Director
Lyric Theatre and Opera, whose enrollment depends on production requirements, meets on an arranged schedule during the Fall and Spring Terms.
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Ready to Audition?
Tell us what interests you.
The Interest Form takes about two minutes. We'll follow up with opportunities and next steps.