The Department of Music has multiple opportunities for Cal State LA students from all majors who love making music. Visit our Facebook page to see the ensembles in action, and reach out to the ensemble directors below to inquire about joining!
Elementary Voice (MUS 2300)
MUS 2300 is a group voice class with emphasis on healthy voice production, song study and interpretation, basic musicianship, and performance practice.
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00pm-5:40pm. Contact Prof. Robert MacNeil for more information.
Symphonic Band (MUS 3209)
The Cal State LA Symphonic Band is the instrumental ensemble designed for all levels of brass, woodwind, and percussion musicians. Anyone is welcome to join and no audition is required. If you play a wind or percussion instrument and want to continue performing while at Cal State LA, this is the ensemble for you!
Meets Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00PM-1:40PM. Contact Dr. Emily Moss for more information.
Concert Choir (MUS 3269)
The Concert Choir is a large mixed choral ensemble open to students, faculty, and staff.
Meets Monday and Wednesday, 12:00PM - 1:40PM. Contact Dr. Christopher Gravis for more information.
Orchestra (MUS 4329)
The Cal State LA Orchestra is open to bowed string instrumentalists (violin, viola, cello, double bass) of intermediate level and above. If you played a stringed instrument in middle or high school orchestra or took lessons, join us! The group prepares two concerts each semester with repertoire of all styles. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Meets Mondays 6:00pm-8:45pm. Contact Dr. Patti Kilroy for more information.
Mariachi Ensemble (MUS 4309)
Cal State LA's Mariachi Águila de Oro is open to all students in the University and performs one concert each semester.
Meets Fridays 12:00pm-2:45pm. Contact Prof. Cynthia Reifler Flores for more information.