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Carson-Newman University

Ensembles

Vocal, instrumental, praise & worship, and stage ensembles—open to majors and non-majors alike. Every ensemble accepts students from any major who successfully audition.

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.

Ensemble Interest Form

Vocal

Vocal Ensembles

  • A Cappella Choir ensemble

    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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

  • Women Singers

    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 Ensemble Interest Form

  • Men'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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

Instrumental

Instrumental Ensembles

  • Wind Ensemble ensemble

    Wind Ensemble

    Course
    MUS-012 (WW) / MUS-015 (Brass) / MUS-018 (Perc) · 0.5 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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form
  • Marching Eagles ensemble

    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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

  • Pep Band

    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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

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.

    Complete the Ensemble Interest Form

Ready to Audition?

Tell us which ensemble interests you.

The Ensemble Interest Form takes about two minutes. We'll follow up with audition details and next steps.

Interest FormAuditions