Chamber Orchestra
Auditions by appointment during the first week of classes, Fall and Spring semesters. Auditions will also be held at the end of each Spring semester for participation in Chamber Orchestra during the upcoming Fall semester.
Special Note: auditions at the end of the Spring 2024 semester will be done via recording.
Chamber Orchestra Sign-Up Form
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, 4:15-6:00 pm
Informational meeting: first Tuesday of each semester, 4:15 p.m., Miller Creative Quad 101
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Creative Quad 104
renshaw@hendrix.edu
For more information, visit the Chamber Orchestra webpage
Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles are formed based on student interest each semester. Sign up using the form at the link below, and Dr. Renshaw will be in touch by the second week of classes with your Chamber Ensemble placement. Please know that, sometimes, it is not possible to place everyone who signs up into a Chamber Ensemble.
Chamber Ensemble Sign-Up Form
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
Rehearsal Schedule: typically 1 hour per week, at a time that works for everyone in the ensemble as well as the faculty ensemble coach
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Creative Quad 104
renshaw@hendrix.edu
Choir
Choir auditions for Fall 2023 are now being scheduled for August 21-25! All students at Hendrix are eligible to audition for choir. No previous experience is necessary to audition, and you don't need to have any prepared music for your audition either.
To set up an audition during the first week of the Fall semester, visit our Audition Schedule. Add your full name and Hendrix email to the schedule next to a time that works for you during the first week of class. If you have any questions, send an email to Dr. Andrew Morgan (morgana@hendrix.edu).
Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-6:00 pm. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday 8/29, the week following auditions. A syllabus will be provided including all mandatory rehearsals and performance dates.)
Contact: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Creative Quad 112
morgana@hendrix.edu
Jazz Band
No audition required
Jazz Band Sign-Up Form
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
Rehearsal schedule: one 90-minute rehearsal per week
Contact: Dr. Barry McVinney
mcvinney@hendrix.edu
Wind Ensemble
Auditions by appointment during the first week of classes, Fall and Spring semesters. Auditions will also be held at the end of each Spring semester for participation in Wind Ensemble during the upcoming Fall semester.
Wind Ensemble Sign-Up Form
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
Informational meeting: first Wednesday of each semester, 4:15 p.m., Staples Auditorium
Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15-6:00 pm
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Creative Quad 104
renshaw@hendrix.edu
For more information, visit the Wind Ensemble webpage
Private Lessons
Private vocal and instrumental lessons are available to all students for the following fees: $150 per semester for half hour lessons weekly; $300 per semester for hour lessons weekly (by audition). Lesson fees are waived for students who have been awarded music scholarships or lesson fee waivers.
To enroll in private lessons, please fill out the following form by 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes.
Private Lesson Sign-Up Form
For additional information or questions, please contact the appropriate person below:
Organ Lessons
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Piano Lessons
Contact: Dr. John Krebs
String Lessons
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James
Voice Lessons
Contact: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Lessons
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James