Music Ensembles & Scholarships

Scholarships

Music scholarships and grants are awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of musical talent, whether instrument or vocal. Awards are determined by the faculty in the Division of Fine Arts after auditions are conducted and any additional requirements are met. While participation in music ensembles is required for these scholarships, it is not necessary to major in music to earn these awards.

Virtuoso Music Scholarship

There are student requirements for scholarship consideration. Candidate must demonstrate a high level of musical ability as determined by the QU Music Department faculty. Auditions for the Virtuoso Music Scholarship will be held on a specific date each February. Students who wish to be considered must attend the audition in person, must have applied to QU, and have forwarded their transcripts to QU Admissions. Students will have to complete the music audition form and the registration for the Music Visit Day.

COLOR GUARD GRANT

Ensembles

Students of all majors are invited and encouraged to join one or more of our many available instrumental and vocal ensembles.

Hawk Marching Band
The Marching Band performs at all home football games, including pregame and halftime performances as well as playing in the stands during games. Additionally, the band participates in the university’s homecoming and other local parades, recruitment activities, and other various venues. Marching Band is offered as a university course for credit and its members serve as musical ambassadors for Quincy University.

Hawk Express Jazz Band
The Hawk Express Jazz Band performs an exciting array of jazz music ranging from big band standards to new compositions. The ensemble performs four concerts each academic year and additionally tours to area high schools. Jazz Band is offered as a university course for credit and auditions take place at the beginning of the fall semester.

Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band performs two concerts each semester in addition to special university functions, such as graduation. In past years, the Symphonic Band has premiered pieces composed for university standards. Students who wish to participate in the band must audition for their chair at the beginning of the fall semester.

Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is the largest singing ensemble at Quincy University and performs two concerts each semester, including a variety of pieces and styles. Select concerts feature both accompanied and a cappella music, and students may audition for solos each concert. All students who wish to participate in the Concert Choir may take it as a university course for credit.

Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir is the music department’s elite singing ensemble comprised of 16-members. Students interested in participating may audition for a spot at the start of the fall semester. The Chamber Choir is often invited to perform at several venues throughout the year, including recruiting events, department tours, university functions, and more. The ensemble is offered as a university course for credit.

No Strings Attached Saxophone Quartet
This select group of student musicians performs an extensive selection of music. The quartet performs for many Quincy University events and tours regularly to area high schools. Participation in this group is by audition only at the beginning of the fall semester.

18th St. Trio
This select group is comprised of various instruments including clarinet, violin, bassoon, and others over the years. The trio performs a variety of pieces for many Quincy University events and tours regularly to area high schools. Participation in this group is by audition only at the beginning of the fall semester.

Reed Between the Lines Clarinet Quartet
This select group of student musicians performs an extensive selection of music. The quartet performs for many Quincy University events and tours regularly to area high schools. Participation in this group is by audition only at the beginning of the fall semester.

Other Music Groups
Garnered by student interest year to year, a number of additional ensembles are available for student musicians. In recent years, these groups have included a percussion ensemble, brass quintet, and a six-piece jazz combo. Interested students should contact a music faculty member about starting up a new ensemble.