Ensemble Participation
Ensemble Participation
Participation in music ensembles is open to all students university-wide regardless of major. Music majors and other students enrolled in private study are required to participate in an approved ensemble.
Participation in many School of Music ensembles can fulfill the University Arts and Humanities Breadth Area elective, and some may be taken for zero credit. For details, visit the online course catalog.
In order to gain admission into the large instrumental ensembles, students must pass an audition. Students who do not audition or do not perform a passing audition will not be admitted to the ensembles.
Spring 2026 Instrumental Ensemble Audition Process
Instrumental Ensembles are open to students of ANY major.
Audition schedule, sign ups and audition music COMING SOON!
Mixed Chamber Ensembles (MUSC430 or MUSC630)
Mixed Chamber Ensembles for Brass, Strings or Woodwinds are open to qualified students of ANY major. Whether a requirement for a degree or minor program, or for personal enrichment and elective credit, to enroll in MUSC430013/014 or MUSC630013/014 students are required to submit an online Spring 2026 Mixed Chamber sign-up form.
Complete the form before January 15, 2026 so our chamber group coordinator can organize groups, repertoire, and assign faculty coaches. This form collects information from students seeking enrollment, but we cannot guarantee all students who request a seat in a mixed chamber for brass, strings, or woodwinds, will be selected for registration. Registration in MUSC430 and MUSC630 for qualified students will be completed during free add/drop by the School of Music Academic Advisor.
For questions and assistance with completing the form, or ensemble placement, please contact Olga Talanova directly by email at talanova@udel.edu.
Choral Ensembles
Choral Ensembles are open to students of ANY major. We have many choirs on campus. Read more on our Choral Ensembles page.
Two of our choirs are open to registration without audition. Enroll in Concert Choir (MUSC462) or Resound Gospel Choir (MUSC465) today!
Our other choirs require an audition. Learn more about the audition process.
Piano Studio Audition Process
Students interested in auditioning for the Piano studio including performing on piano for chamber ensembles or seeking admission to the Applied Music-Piano minor, will schedule directly with Prof. Christine Delbeau at 201 Roselle Center for the Arts (CFA).
Students auditioning for piano lessons – including Honors and Merit piano private study — must first contact Prof. Delbeau to sign up for auditions, which will take place the first day of classes each Fall and Spring term. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to Prof. Delbeau by email at delbeau@udel.edu.
