The Department of Music provides music performance opportunities for Cal State LA students from all majors who have a passion for making music. We invite you to join us by finding the perfect ensemble or band for you.
University Choirs
Cal State LA's Chamber Singers and Concert Choir perform on and off campus, providing students with a wide exposure to standard and contemporary choral literature.
Jazz Ensemble and Combos
The Cal State LA Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos perform jazz music from established standard repertoire, new and original charts by composers active today, and original work by our own students.
Commercial Music Ensembles
The Commercial Music Ensembles provide students with the invaluable experience of being in a pop commercial band, performing music in all styles and genres within the popular music realm.
University Orchestra
The Cal State LA University Orchestra performs string orchestra repertoire spanning all eras and styles, and is open to bowed string players across the University and the broader community.
Afro-Latin Ensemble
The Cal State LA Afro-Latin Ensemble is dedicated to the study, practice, and performance of Afro-Latin music, including cumbia, bachata, salsa, samba, and reggaeton.
University Bands
Cal State LA's Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band provide a quality collegiate-level ensemble experience to university students and community members playing woodwind and brass instruments.
Mariachi Ensemble
Cal State LA's Mariachi Águila de Oro presents concerts that chronicle the historical development of Mariachi as a musical art form.
Percussion Ensemble
The Cal State LA Percussion Ensemble performs a wide variety of percussion literature, drawn from world percussion traditions as well as classic and contemporary works for percussion ensemble.
Chamber Ensembles
Our music department is further enriched by a variety of chamber format ensembles, including:
- New Music Ensemble
- Exploration Ensemble
- Classical Guitar Ensemble
- Trombone Choir