African Drumming Ensemble
Pitt Ensemble Auditions Fall 2022
Auditions for the Fall are now closed. Thanks to all who auditioned!
Our choirs and instrumental ensembles perform a wide variety of music, including Western art music, jazz, folk music, popular music, and music of non-Western culturesare open to students throughout the University regardless of major. Find out how to audition or register for each ensemble below.
Pitt Ensemble Auditions for Fall 2021
AUDITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED: Thanks to all who auditioned!
Spring 2021 Audio and Video Releases
Our students and faculty worked extremely hard all semester in circumstances that could not have been more challenging to the process of making music, but somehow they managed to produce a wide variety of inspiring performances. We are sure you will enjoy this collection if their recent work.
Roger Zahab leads Pitt's Symphony Orchestra in this virtual performance of Judtih Weir's Sinfonia Comatica.
In Memoriam: Elspeth Poultney Wissner '02 and Dr. Anicet Mundundu '05
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Elspeth Poultney Wissner and Dr. Anicet Mundundu, who earned degrees from the Department of Music at the University of Pittsburgh.
A Remote Chance at Making Music
Pitt Ensemble Auditions for Fall 2019
Students from all over the University participate in musical activities and performances, and are often joined in the ensembles by faculty and members of the community at large. Find out how to join the different music department ensembles below.
African Music and Dance Ensemble Spring Concert
The African Music and Dance Ensemble Spring Program will feature guest artists Kuumba (West African drum and dance ensemble) and Timbeleza (Brazilian samba and funk).
African Music and Dance Ensemble Fall Concert
Pitt's African Music and Dance Ensemble performs with special guests Timbeleza (Brazilian Samba and Funk), Aisha Rivers (Guinea dance and drum from New York), Camara Drum and Dance (Guinea dance and drum from Pittsburgh). Catering for the show will be provided by Keyla Cooks (Brazilian food).
2018 Ensemble Auditions and Sign-ups
Auditions and signups will be held for Department of Music student ensembles at the beginning of the fall term. Our choirs and instrumental ensembles are open to students throughout the University and you are encouraged to apply regardless of your major. Below, please find specific instructions for each of our ensembles.