Chamber Orchestra
Auditions by appointment during the first week of classes (Aug 25-28, times TBD) in the Fall and Spring semesters. For more detailed information, please visit the Chamber Orchestra webpage.
1. Chamber Orchestra Sign-Up Form
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
2. To schedule an audition for Fall 2026 - please contact Dr.Polyakov.
Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, 4:20-6:00 pm
Strategic Onboarding Meeting & First Rehearsal of the Semester - Aug 27, 2026, 4.20pm (Reves Recital Hall)
Contact: Dr. Aleksandr Polyakov
Creative Quad 103
polyakov@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
Creative Quad 104
renshaw@hendrix.edu
Choir
Choir auditions for Fall 2026 are available the week of August 24-28! Note: returning choir members do not need to audition this year. Auditions are only required for those interested in joining choir for the first time. 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 in Trieschmann 120. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday 9/1. 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
Each student interested in performing with the Hendrix College Wind Ensemble will meet with the conductor to play a few short excerpts from the upcoming semester's repertoire. The purpose is for the conductor to learn about each student's musical background and determine part assignments.
Auditions occur at two times each academic year:
- Fall semester, first week of classes: for all students wanting to participate in Wind Ensemble during that Fall semester.
- Spring semester, first week of classes: for new members wanting to join Wind Ensemble for that Spring semester. Wind Ensemble members continuing from the Fall semester do NOT need to re-audition.
Audition Materials
In the Microsoft OneDrive folder containing the audition music (see link below), please first read the document titled “READ FIRST” so you may see which excerpts to prepare for your instrument. Then, print and practice your excerpts prior to your audition. You should bring your printed excerpts to the audition with you.
Fall 2026 Audition Materials – must be logged in to your Hendrix account to access
Scheduling Your Audition:
1. Fill out the Wind Ensemble Sign-Up Form.
2. Sign up for an audition time on this spreadsheet.
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
Creative Quad 104 or SLTC 205
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: $250 per semester for half hour lessons weekly; $500 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. Enrolling after this deadline may result in a $100 late-add fee.
Private Lesson Sign-Up Form (Fall 2026)
For additional information or questions, please contact the appropriate person below:
Organ Lessons
Contact: Dr. Aleksandr Polyakov
Piano Lessons
Contact: Dr. Aleksandr Polyakov
String Lessons
Contact: Dr. Aleksandr Polyakov
Voice Lessons
Contact: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Lessons
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw