Make Music

All WWU students welcome to join an ensemble!

A crowd gathered on the WWU PAC plaza, overlooking the bay on a sunny day

Bands

A person closing their eyes as they blow into a horn instrument

Brass, percussion, woodwinds

  • Wind Symphony
  • Symphonic Band (no audition needed!)
  • Viking Athletic Band

Jazz

A small group of people playing jazz instruments together in a practice room

Brass, winds, rhythm, voice, piano

Large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles

  • Jazz Big Band I & II
  • Jazz Combos I-V
  • Vocal Jazz

Orchestras

An orchestra playing in Wester's PAC Concert Hall
  • Western Symphony Orchestra
  • Western String Sinfonia

The String Sinfonia regularly joins forces with the Western Symphony Orchestra in the performance of large-scale orchestral works.

Choirs

Close-up of a person singing in a group, with everyone holding notebooks open

Soprano, alto, tenor, bass

  • Advanced Treble Chorale
  • Concert Choir
  • Western Voices
  • University Choir (no audition needed!)

Think you might join us?

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Example of vocal range: alto, tenor, soprano, bass
  • Example of instrument: tuba, oboe, percussion
  • You may list both vocal range and instrument(s)
I'm interested in
Please select the ensemble(s) you're interested in learning more about.
Paul Bain, sandy-haired and beared with glasses

Paul Bain, Director of Bands

Kevin Woods playing an instrument

Kevin Woods, Director of Jazz

Ryan Dudenbostel is smiling and holding a conductor's baton

Ryan Dudenbostel, Director of Orchestra

James Ray in a suit, smiling, holding a violin

James Ray, Director of String Sinfonia

Angie Kaspar is smiling, wearing glasses and a neclace

Angela Kasper, Director of Treble and University Choirs

Tim Fitzpatrick' portrait with a neutral expression

Tim Fitzpatrick, Director of Concert Choir

Looking for more information?

If you have any questions, we're happy to find you an answer. Call the Music Department Office 360-650-3130, or view the directory of faculty and staff.