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Performing Arts

Musical Activities

The Department of Music at Wright State University sponsors various performance ensembles to assist music majors in refining their performance skills and to provide opportunities for non majors and community members to continue their musical activities.  Students may obtain academic credit for their participation.

Each ensemble usually performs on campus at least once per quarter.  Some ensembles also perform at other special campus and community events.  Some ensembles require an audition, other have open enrollment.  Students interested in membership in any of the following ensembles should contact the Department of Music, or the following faculty:

    Wind Symphony and Chamber Players
   Dr. Dave Booth (937) 775-2545

    Symphonic Band
    Dr. Shelley Jagow (937) 775-2178

    Concert Band (no audition required)
    Mr. William Jobert (937) 775-3170

    Varsity Pep Band
    Mr. Kyle Freesen (937) 775-2346

    Jazz Band
    Dr. Gretchen McNamara, (937) 775-2541

    University Chamber Orchestra
    Dr. Jackson Leung, (937) 775-2386

    Wright State Symphony Orchestra
    Dr. In-Hong Cha, (937) 775-7866

    Paul Laurence Dunbar Chorale
    Dr. Brenda Ellis, (937) 775-2072

    Collegiate Chorale
    Dr. Hank Dahlman, (937) 775-3721

    Women’s Chorale
    Dr. Drew Collins, (937) 775-2309

    Chamber Singers
    Dr. Drew Collins, (937) 775-2309

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus
    Dr. Hank Dahlman, (937) 775-3721

    Men’s Chorale
    Dr. James Tipps, (937) 775-3772

    University Chorus (no audition required)
    Dr. Drew Collins, (937) 775-2309

Many concerts and recitals are free; a copy of the yearly schedule is available on the Department of Music website: www.wright.edu/music

Students interested in private music lessons should contact the Music Office at (937) 775-2346

Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Activities

The Wright State University Theatre presents a variety of productions yearly, including drama, musical, comedy, and dance performances, in the Festival Playhouse and The Dorothy M. and Isabel Herbst Theatre.  All students, regardless of major, may audition for the productions. Auditions for the various productions are announced on the theatre call board, located in the Creative Arts Center.

Auditions also take place for films made by students in the motion picture area. Information about these auditions can also be found on the call board.

Usher sign-up sheets are also posted on the call board.  Any Wright State student may usher for University Theatre productions and thereby can be admitted free.

Tickets for individual plays or coupon sets for the entire season may be purchased at the theatre box office in the Creative Arts Center.  Wright State students may buy tickets at a special student rate.  For additional information, please call the theatre office at (937) 775-3072 or the box office at (937) 775-2500. Website: www.wright.edu/tdmp