Instrumental
Marching Southerners
Chamber Winds
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
JSU/Community Orchestra
Jazz Band I
Jazz Band II
Jazz Band III
Hardcorps
Spirit

Vocal
A Cappella Choir
Civic Chorale
Gospel Choir
Chamber Singers
Encore!
Opera Theatre

Chamber
Brass Choir
Clarinet Choir
Jazz Combos
Mallet Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Saxophone Choir
Trombone Ensemble
Tuba Ensemble

The Music Department offers many performance opportunities for students through its instrumental and choral programs. JSU has five bands and one orchestra as well as the Spirit of JSU Drum Corps and two Jazz Bands. The Marching Southerners are one of the most well known marching bands in the south. The Jazz program at JSU has some of the most prestigious Jazz groups, and the choral program offers five choral groups.

Ensemble Requirements

Every music student is encouraged to participate in as many ensembles as possible, each for one hour’s credit, since practical experience of this kind will provide invaluable to the student in future teaching careers. Each student is required to participate in a large ensemble representing his or her certification area (instrumental or vocal/choral). This selection includes Marching Southerners, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, and Chorus. Any deviation in the selection of requirement ensembles must have the written approval of the head of the Music Department.