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Performing Arts at Stevens |
Organizations |
Performing Ensembles |
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There are many performing arts organizations at Stevens Institute of Technology, either under the DeBaun Center for Performing Arts or as Recognized Student Organizations (RSO´s). These groups allow students to participate in the performing arts in various ways. In addition, music courses that lead to a Music Minor or a Music and Technology Major are offered in the College of Arts and Letters. For more information on academic courses, please contact Director Andy Brick. |
Stevens Choir Meeting on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:45pm-9pm in the Ondrick Music Room, the Choir performs various types of choral music in concerts at DeBaun Auditorium, at alumni events, and in the community. For more information, e-mail Director Bethany Reeves. Stevens Jazz Band Meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-9pm in the Ondrick Music Room, the Jazz Band (pictured below) performs each semester at DeBaun Auditorium and special events. For more information, e-mail Director Jerry Ficeto. Stevens Concert Band Reorganized in 2004, the Concert Band meets on Sunday evenings from 6pm-8:30pm in the Ondrick Music Room and performs semesterly at DeBaun Auditorium. For more information, e-mail Director Jerry Ficeto. Stevens Orchestra Under the direction of Beth Cohen the new Stevens Orchestra will be meeting for the first time on Tuesday, September 15 at 6pm in the Ondrick Music Room. For further details and how to prepare for the first rehearsal, e-mail Executive Director David Zimmerman. String Quartet Artist-in-Residence Martin Andersen leads our String Quartets. Performing for the first time Spring 2006 in The Great Hall at the S.C. Williams Library, the Quartets meet weekly to practice in the Music Room. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Martin Andersen. Pep Band Band Director Jerry Ficeto leads our Pep Band, reorganized in Fall 2006 and performing for various sporting events throughout the season. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Jerry Ficeto. Brass Ensemble Organized by Band Director Jerry Ficeto, the Brass Ensemble performs at various events throughout the season, including Christmas caroling in December with the Stevens Choir. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Jerry Ficeto. Woodwind Ensemble The Woodwind Ensemble usually performs with the Concert Band once per semester. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Jerry Ficeto. Saxophone Ensemble The Saxophone Ensemble usually performs with the Concert Band once per semester. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Jerry Ficeto. Bandwidth Originally created by Jerry Ficeto, Bandwidth is a smaller ensemble that plays rock standards as well as jazz. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Jerry Ficeto. |
Student Organizations |
OffCenter Comedy Troupe Created by Stevens Dramatic Society and The Center for the Performing Arts from the interest in comedy improv, OffCenter Comedy Troupe writes, directs and performs original comedy skits at least once per semester. For more information and to get involved, e-mail their executive board. Stevens Dramatic Society The oldest continuous student organization on campus, the Dramatic Society presents one major production each semester, working on all aspects, from picking the directors and production staff, to technical production, house management, and performance. For more information, e-mail the Executive Board at sds@stevens.edu. Stevens TECHnique The mission and goal of Stevens TECHnique is to expose and educate the Stevens community to all the different styles of dance that exist. They aim to provide a forum for members to share and learn from each other through a positive and welcoming environment where dancers of all skills can share their passion. All questions can be sent to Stevens TECHnique. Theta Alpha Phi The members of Theta Alpha Phi's New Jersey Alpha Chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology are all people who have excelled in the theatrical arts while keeping up with the tough academic standards of the Stevens. The New Jersey Alpha Chapter, the first chapter in New Jersey and the only chapter at a technical institute, was founded at Stevens in 1960. For more information, contact David Zimmerman. |