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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 nonmajors 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.ShelleyJagow, (937) 775-2178

      Concert Band  (no audition required)

         Mr. William Jobert  (937) 775-3170

    Varsity Pep Band

        Mr. Ryan Tarjanyi, (937) 775-2346

      Jazz Band

        Mr. Ryan Tarjanyi, (937) 775-2346

      University Chamber Orchestra

        Dr. Jackson Leung, (937) 775-2386

      University/Community Orchestra

        Dr. In-Hong Cha, (937) 775-7866

Paul Laurence DunbarChorale

        Dr. BrendaEllis, (937) 775-2072

Collegiate Chorale

        Dr. Hank Dahlman, (937) 775-3721

      Women’s Chorale

        Mr. Drew Collins, (937) 775-2309

      Chamber Singers

        Mr. 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)

            Mr. Drew Collins, (937) 775-2309

Many concerts and recitals are free; a copy of the quarterly schedule is available in the Department of Music office, M153 Creative Arts Center, (937) 775-2346.

Another opportunity for musical growth and exploration is the noncredit Community Music Division of the Department of Music. A 10-week program of noncredit classes and private lessons is offered each quarter. Private lessons are available on most orchestral instruments, as well as guitar, piano, and voice. These lessons are taught by faculty, advanced teachers, and selected university students majoring in music. Students must provide their own instruments. A brochure and registration form are available from the Community Music Division Office, M153 Creative Arts Center, (937) 775-2787.

Theatre 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.