Students at Meredith hone their craft by performing in large and small vocal and instrumental ensembles, opera workshops, keyboard ensembles and the annual Concerto/Aria Competition and Concert, whose winners perform as soloists with the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra. Many students also choose to enrich their experience by studying music overseas. Performance opportunities are available for both music majors and non-majors.
Ensembles:
Meredith Chorale, the College’s premiere vocal performing ensemble, is an auditioned ensemble of 35-45 singers. The group embarks upon a spring tour each year and is called upon to sing at various on- and off-campus events, concerts, convocations and Chapel services.
Contact: Lindsey Bruner Woodcock, lbrunerwoodcock@meredith.edu
Meredith Chorus (College Choir) is open to all students without audition. The Chorus is a large ensemble of women that practices three times per week. Two concerts and at least one chapel service are performed every semester. A variety of excellent choral literature is programmed.
Contact: Lindsey Bruner Woodcock, lbrunerwoodcock@meredith.edu
Encore! is Meredith College’s a cappella ensemble. This ensemble of eight to ten women sing early music, jazz, barbershop, gospel, and other close harmony music intended for performance by a small ensemble. Encore! frequently tours in the spring with Chorale. Encore! is frequently asked to sing off-campus throughout the year. Membership is determined by audition.
Contact: Lindsey Bruner Woodcock, lbrunerwoodcock@meredith.edu
The Meredith Sinfonietta is comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. Students in the orchestra typically represent most academic areas across the entire campus. The ensemble is dedicated to performing a high level of orchestral literature that includes traditional string works and chamber symphonic works. Membership in the Meredith Sinfonietta open to all students without audition.
Contact: Jim Waddelow, waddelow@meredith.edu
Octavia Piano Ensemble is a group of pianists chosen by the instructor to learn and perform a variety of works. This group performs in a number of different settings, including formal evening programs open to the public, in college-sponsored recruiting events, and at events such as Celebrating Student Achievement.
Contact: Kent Lyman, lymank@meredith.edu
Flute Ensemble is open to all students of flute by arrangement with the conductor. The group rehearses and performs a variety of works for flute taken from the standard ensemble literature and performs in a variety of settings on campus.
Contact: Carla Copeland-Burns, cecopelandburns@meredith.edu
Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussion students by arrangement with the instructor.
Contact: Hal Sargent, fdsargent@meredith.edu
Handbell Choir performs on and off campus. Students must be able to read music.
Contact Information
Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas
Head, Music Department
104 Wainwright
(919) 760-8536
jornellas@meredith.edu
