Whether it is Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, or Rock Band, you can find the right ensemble for you at Mount St. Joseph University!
At the Mount, everyone is welcome regardless of your major or instrument. All ensembles are available to students regardless of your major or experience level! Whether you just have passion for performing or a passion for making music your career, we offer diverse opportunities to grow your musical abilities. If you are only interested in attending games and performing in the Marching or Pep Band, you can meet at our once a week rehearsal and perform at the games.
Interested in a more challenging classical music based performance outlet? Chamber Players might be a better option. Looking to learn improv and play with a Big Band? Jazz Band is happenin’. Or Maybe you just want to perform on an instrument with no weekend commitments. Concert Band has you covered!
MSJ Performing Arts Events 2024-2025
9/28 Choir Summit Park Blue Ash
10/15/24 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
10/29/24 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Percussion Ensemble in Theatre
11/1/24 7pm Joint Senior Recital, Rachel Zucker and Seth Campbell in Theatre
November 7, 8, 9, 15th (7pm), 16th (2pm) Recital Hall Theatre Performances of The Oregon Trail
11/19/24 7pm Student Recital in Recital Hall
11/26/24 Austin Gray, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
12/5/24 7:00pm Theatre, Band and Choir Joint Ensembles Performance
12/12/24 Kenneth Rahm, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
1/7/25 7pm Faculty Recital in Recital Hall
2/25/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
3/11/25 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Steel Drum in Theatre
April 3, 4,5, 11th (7pm), 12th (2pm) Theatre Performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
4/14/25 7pm, Student Recital in Recital Hall
4/22/25 7:00pm Band Concert in Theatre
4/24/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei Chapel
Ensembles at the Mount
Pep Band
Rehearses Spring Semester on Wednesdays from 5-7pm and performs at Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Marching Band
Rehearses Fall Semester on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m and performs at Football Games and select Parades.
Concert Band
Rehearses Tuesday and Thursday from 3:05-4:20 p.m. We perform a mixture of popular and classical repertoire and perform 2-3 concerts each semester.
Jazz Band
Rehearses on Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn to Improv and perform a wide variety of styles, arranged for the Big Band format.
MSJ Renaissance
Did you know you could get paid to play? You can earn a $500 per semester award through participation in the arts, including any band listed above! You could also receive scholarship for participation in Art Guild, Peak Productions, Theatre, University Singers, or Writer's Block.Facilities
The MSJ Bands have a brand new rehearsal room, located under the University Theatre, and features two performance venues: the 92 seat Recital Hall and the 1050 seat University Theatre. These spaces as well as rehearsal rooms are available for student-artists to practice their craft.
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Director of Bands, Mark McCafferty
MSJ Bands are directed by Mark McCafferty. Visit Mark's bio page for more information about him, or contact him at Mark.McCafferty@msj.edu to join the bands at the Mount.
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