Ball State Symphony Orchestra performance.

Chamber Music at Ball State

Ball State has a vibrant culture of chamber music including single-instrument ensembles as well as quartets and quintets made up of various instruments. Students often participate in multiple groups throughout their time in the School of Music, honing their ensemble skills in a smaller setting as well as with our large ensembles.

The string area has a number of ensemble offerings including the Harp Ensemble and several String Chamber Music Ensembles. Learn more.

The woodwind area offers a diverse array of ensembles including the Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensembles, Bassoon Ensemble, and Woodwind Chamber Music. Learn more.

The brass area’s ensembles have frequently performed at conferences and festivals across the country. Ensembles include the Ball State Fanfare Trumpet Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Robert E. Marsh Horn Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble, and Brass Chamber Music. Learn more.

The percussion area features three percussion ensembles and two Brazilian ensembles. Each ensemble performs once a semester in the 640-seat Pruis Hall. Learn more.

Dedicated to performing works by composers from the past 50 years (including works by student and faculty composers), the New Music Ensemble performs each semester and explores extended techniques, graphic scores, and unconventional performance practices. Learn more.

The School of Music is also home to piano-chamber music groups and Collegium Musicum, an early music ensemble open to all students and community members. Learn more.