Performing Arts - Organizations

Organizations

Stevens Choir There are many performing arts organizations at Stevens Institute of Technology, either under The Center for the 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 Imperatore School of Sciences and Arts. For more information on academic courses, please contact Director David Musial

THE CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS

The 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

The 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 Jazz Band The 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

String Quartet
Artist-in-Residence Martin Andersen leads our String Quaret. Performing for the first time Spring 2006 in The Great Hall at the S.C. Williams Library, the Quartet meets 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
Led by senior Sam Barrett, the Woodwind Ensemble usually performs with the Concert Band once per semester. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Sam Barrett

Saxophone Ensemble
Led by Kim Dikovics, the Saxophone Ensemble usually performs with the Concert Band once per semester. For more information and to audition for the group, e-mail Kim Dikovics

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

Engineered Improvisation
A small jazz ensemble formed in 2005 performs across campus and in Hoboken. For more information, e-mail Joe Fullam

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 Andrew Keane

PULSE
A student dance organization performing throughout each semester on campus and off. For more information, e-mail Pulse

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 President Natalie Arndt

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.