Chamber Orchestra
Auditions by appointment during the first week of classes, Fall semester
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 Thursday of each semester, 4:15 p.m., Reves Recital Hall
Contact: Professor Charlotte Crosmer
Trieschmann Building
crosmer@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
Auditions by appointment during the first week of classes, Fall and Spring semesters
Choir Sign-Up Form (please note: signing up for a choir audition is a 2-step process! After completing this form, your confirmation message will include a link to a schedule, on which you'll select an audition time. You must complete both steps in order to audition)
Deadline to sign up: 6 pm on Thursday of the first week of classes
Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-6:00 pm
Informational meeting: first Thursday of each semester, 4:15 p.m., Staples Auditorium
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
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 Spring 2023, contact: Prof. Matthew Golladay
Creative Quad 103
golladay@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. Andrew Morgan
Piano Lessons
Contact: Dr. John Krebs
String Lessons
Contact: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Voice Lessons
Contact: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Lessons
Contact: Dr. Gretchen Renshaw James