John Dally, the group is open to all NNU students by placement audition. Additionally, string players perform and tour with the University Choir & Orchestra. Repertoire includes works from the Baroque era to the 21st Century. Chamber Orchestra-The NNU Chamber Orchestra is the newest ensemble at NNU and performs varied works for both full and string orchestras.Wind players may also audition to perform with the NNU Chamber Orchestra for full orchestra repertoire and as part of the University Choir & Orchestra. The ensemble performs concerts on and off campus and tours once a year. Wind Ensemble-The Wind Ensemble performs a wide variety of wind band literature, including traditional and contemporary works.The groups perform in campus recitals and concerts, at banquets and other venues. Chamber Groups are directed by coaches in the appropriate discipline. There are usually several chamber ensembles, including a string trio or quartet, a woodwind ensemble, brass quintet, piano ensembles, percussion ensemble, etc. Chamber Ensembles-Chamber groups are formed each semester by audition and according to need and instrumentation.This group performs in a wide variety of venues in the Boise Valley and across the Northwest, including churches, civic clubs and community and campus events. They are also featured on sample recordings on the Sound Music Publications jazz site. The ensemble has been active in jazz commissions with recent compositions coming from Dave Barduhn and Kirk Marcy. The Northwesterners enjoy an outstanding reputation and have been featured in state and regional conventions. Northwesterners-Directed by Quinn Van Paepeghem, Northwesterners is a select vocal jazz ensemble.They also host an annual Treble Choir Festival on campus and have been featured at IMEA conventions. Judy Marlett, Bella Voce is NNU’s women’s choir that performs a repertoire of classics, world music and sacred music. Bella Voce performs on campus and at churches and schools in the region. High demands of excellence are placed on this group, and the students are outstanding ambassadors for the Lord, NNU and music. Their dynamic concerts feature music from hymn settings, contemporary Christian, gospel, classical choral/orchestral repertoire and a cappella settings. They perform extensively throughout the region and internationally. Philip Miller, this ensemble features over 100 students from a wide variety of majors across the campus. University Choir & Orchestra-University Choir & Orchestra is one of our lead ensembles for music in the churches and fulfills the role of public relations for NNU.Fostering the incorporation of the arts into authentic worship experiences.Educating, counseling, and nurturing those students who are professionally interested in various areas of art and music and/or obtaining a music degree.Developing in the entire University community an ongoing knowledge and life-long appreciation of the arts. There are also performance opportunities in a variety of ensembles, including choirs, band, orchestra and jazz. NNU offers majors and minors in the following fields: Professors will walk side-by-side with you, empowering you to emerge from our programs with competitive skills in your craft and a deeply grounded faith. NNU’s outstanding music faculty are music professionals and dedicated educators who are experienced in producing musicians who know and care deeply about music, teaching you how to invest your gifts in the broader Kingdom of Christ. Whether you are looking for a career or are just wanting to pursue your passion, the NNU Music Department offers challenging classes, private lessons, outstanding performance opportunities in award-winning ensembles and hands-on experiences engaging with music professionals. By embracing the biblical commands to make music with both heart and skill, we invite you into this lifelong endeavor to engage your whole person. The Department of Music program at Northwest Nazarene University offers an immersive and rich experience that will challenge you to standards of artistic excellence in music education, performance, technology/industry, theory/composition and worship leadership.
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