Instrumental
groups
ABOUT
The St. Edward’s University Instrumental Ensembles are open to any and all students wishing to get involved.
Our ensembles include Steady (our top jazz big band), Lab Band (our second jazz big band), the Jazz Improv Combo, Mariachi Alas de Oro, Guitar Ensemble and the Thunder Goats (our percussion ensemble) and the Pep Band.
Our instrumental ensembles perform both on campus and off campus, averaging two to three concerts per semester.
Auditions
For students seeking admission into one or more of the jazz ensembles, auditions are held on the first two days of the fall semester from 5:00-6:30 upstairs in the Carriage House.
An audition sign-up sheet will be posted on Dr. Colarusso’s office door (Carriage House 102) the week before the semester starts. Late auditions can be scheduled by contacting Dr. Colarusso.
Auditioners should play anything of their choice that shows their skill level, and may be asked to do some sightreading and/or improvising. Auditions are very informal, and take less than ten minutes.
Students seeking admission into Mariachi Alas de Oro, Guitar Ensemble or the Thunder Goats do not need to give an audition.
Contact
josephcc@stedwards.edu
(512) 492-3126
Carriage House 102