Find Your Sound at QU
Music ensembles at Quincy University offer students the opportunity to perform, collaborate, and grow as musicians in a supportive and engaging environment. From bands and choirs to small ensembles and trios, all students of all majors are invited to participate. These ensembles foster creativity, community, and artistic expression while enriching campus life through performance.
Current Music 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.
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.