Ensembles and Private Lessons

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown
• Audition Required: Yes
• Meeting Times: T/TH 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1107, 2107, 3107, 4107
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1108, 2108, 3108, 4108

A select musical ensemble performing primarily Christian contemporary literature appropriate for worship. This audition-only ensemble represents Dallas Baptist University in performance venues on and off campus.

• Director/Conductor: Professor Rick Baker
• Audition Required: Yes
• Meeting Times: M/W 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1105, 2105, 3105, 4105
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1106, 2106, 3106, 4106

A selective instrumental ensemble performing a variety of music from the repertoire of American jazz, including Dixieland, Big Band, Swing, Be-Bop, Fusion, and Free Jazz Improvisation. Concerts on and off campus. Open to all students by audition.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown & Professor Leigh Ann McClure
• Audition Required: No
• Meeting Times: Outside of Class
• Course #s: Register for Patriot or Liberty Chorus

The DBU Grand Chorus is a combination of the DBU choral ensembles and serves as a large chorus for major events throughout the year. This ensemble frequently performs at the DBU Leadership Gala and the DBU Christmas Festival.

• Director/Conductor: Professor Leigh Ann McClure
• Audition Required: No
• Meeting Times: M/W 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1186, 2186, 3186, 4186
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1187, 2187, 3187, 4187

The DBU Liberty Chorus (Treble) is one of the required choral ensembles for all students majoring in music or music business. This ensemble will perform concerts throughout the year and sing for major University events, potentially including the DBU Leadership Gala and Christmas Festival. The ensemble will perform a diverse array of literature encompassing various genres and styles.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown
• Audition Required: No
• Meeting Times: T/TH 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Fall Course #s:
  • MUSI 1261, 2261, 3261, 4261
  • COMA 1261, 2261, 3261, 4261

The study and performance of scenes from great operas throughout history.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown
• Audition Required: No
• Meeting Times: M/W 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1135, 2135, 3135, 4135
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1136, 2136, 3136, 4136

The DBU Patriot Chorus (Tenor/Bass) is one of the required choral ensembles for all students majoring in music or music business. This ensemble will perform concerts throughout the year and sing for major University events, potentially including the DBU Leadership Gala and Christmas Festival. The ensemble will perform a diverse array of literature encompassing various genres and styles.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. JoBeth Quillian
• Audition Required: Yes
• Meeting Times: T/TH 3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1167, 2167, 3167, 4167
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1168, 2168, 3168, 4168

This course will explore piano repertoire written for more than one pianist. Students will rehearse and perform collaborative piano works by composers from standard and contemporary classical literature. One semester required for Piano Performance Majors as an ensemble credit.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Uriah Rinzel
• Audition Required: Yes
• Meeting Times: M/W 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1197, 2197, 3197, 4197
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1198, 2198, 3198, 4198

The DBU Pop/Rock Band is an instrumental music ensemble that performs a variety of popular music literature. This group will also serve as a lab band for songwriters, producers, and composers in the music department. This group will present a concert each semester. Open to rhythm section (drum set, electric bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboard) instrumental students by audition.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown
• Audition Required: No
• Meeting Times: T/TH 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Spring Course #s:
  • MUSI 1371, 2371, 3371, 4371
  • MALA 5379
  • COMA 1371, 2371, 3371, 4371

Practical, technical experiences in areas of stagecraft, lighting, costuming, properties, house management, and makeup; organization and operation.

• Director/Conductor: Dr. Joshua Brown
• Audition Required: Yes
• Meeting Times:
  • M/W 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
  • T/TH 3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
• Fall Course #s: MUSI 1115, 2115, 3115, 4115
• Spring Course #s: MUSI 1116, 2116, 3116, 4116

A selective choral organization of mixed voices performing a variety of choral literature, including the standard and large-scale choral repertoire. Concerts on and off campus. Open to all students by audition.

Applied Piano Elective

• Meeting Times: TBD
• Course #: MUSI*11P1.01
• Contact: Dr. JoBeth Quillian (jobeth@dbu.edu)

Private instruction in piano for 25 minutes per week. Due to the varying levels of ability with elective students, the outcomes of the semester are mutually determined by the student and professor. The professor will determine the final exam based upon the student's improvement and learner-centered outcomes. This applied piano course does not require a final jury exam.

Applied music fee required.

Applied Voice Elective

• Meeting Times: TBD
• Course #: MUSI*11V1.01
• Contact: Dr. Wes Moore (wesm@dbu.edu)

Private instruction in voice for 25 minutes per week. This applied voice course does not require a final jury exam.

Applied music fee required; accompanist fee required.