Studying Music at Le Moyne CollegeLe Moyne College has a vibrant music program, providing students with the opportunity to continue their musical studies and participate in a wide range of performing ensembles. From the smooth sounds of the award-winning Jazzuits to the full instrumentation of the Le Moyne College Symphony Orchestra, Music at Le Moyne offers something for everyone!

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Music MinorStudents of all majors can deepen their understanding of musical language and performance through the music minor program. Music minors are asked to earn nine credits in the classroom and six through participation in instrumental and/or vocal lessons and ensembles. A minor in music is not required in order to participate in the music program.

Minor RequirementsCourse Hours

MUS 101 - Music History 3

MUS 116 - Music Theory 3

MUS Elective 3

MUS 396/397 - Applied Music I and II 3

MUS 394/395 - Performance Ensembles 3

Instrumental EnsemblesSymphony Orchestra (1 credit)The LCSO boasts full instrumentation, featuring strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and performs multiple concerts both on and off campus each academic year. The orchestra performs music from all genres, including classical, film, pop, and everything in between.

Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)Performing concerts at the end of each semester, the Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble aims to replicate the classic big band sound (think Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey). Instrumentation consists of saxophones, trumpets, and trombones with a rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, and drums.

Rock Ensemble (1 credit)The Le Moyne College Rock Ensemble explores the world of rock music from 1955 to the present. Students listen to, discuss, and arrange songs, in addition to collaborating on original songwriting. Rehearsals culminate in public performances at the end of each semester.

Vocal EnsemblesJazzuits (1 credit)Specializing in vocal jazz repertoire and songs from the Great American Songbook, the Jazzuits are very active with performances on the Le Moyne campus as well as participating in jazz festivals, workshops, and community performances.

Singers (1 credit)The Le Moyne College Singers specializes in musical theatre and contemporary repertoire. It is open to singers from the entire Le Moyne community including students, faculty, and staff, and performs multiple concerts throughout the year.

Chamber Singers (1 credit)Chamber Singers specializes in a mostly classical repertoire, including madrigals, operettas, and works by modern classical composers, and consists of 16 voices or less. The Chamber Singers perform concerts at the end of each semester.

Fermata Nowhere (0 credits)Founded in 2009, Fermata Nowhere is the College’s student-run, co-ed a cappella group. Performing popular music hits, Fermata offers its audiences fun-filled performances packed with enthusiasm and showmanship.