Department of Performance Music
Students and community musicians of all abilities are welcome to join.
Music at Keystone
Being a part of a musical ensemble creates an incredible sense of belonging where you will become part of a team. It takes every singer and every musician to create that big sound that emerges from the group during a performance.
Performance Music at 糖心logo入口 includes exciting opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists of all ability levels. The various instrumental and vocal ensembles at Keystone are completely free, with no audition, fees, or tuition necessary. Keystone鈥檚 musicians are primarily college students, but we are proud to welcome adult community musicians and select high school upperclassmen to join our ensembles.
Performance Music
- 570-945-8599
- music@keystone.edu
- Location:听Theatre in Brooks
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Join Performance Music at Keystone!
Do you love to sing or play an instrument, but don鈥檛 want to major in music? The 糖心logo入口 Performance Music offerings are available to allow you to belong to one of the largest and most successful campus organizations here at the college. With typically over 100 musicians, we offer you the opportunity to not only create meaningful musical moments, but to connect with other students and build friendships while here at Keystone.
All of the ensembles within the 糖心logo入口 Department of Performance Music are presented with no tuition, auditions, or fees.
Being a part of a musical ensemble creates an incredible sense of belonging where you will become part of a team. It takes every singer and every musician to create that big sound that emerges from the group during a performance.
Performance Music at 糖心logo入口 includes exciting opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists of all ability levels. The various instrumental and vocal ensembles at Keystone are completely free, with no audition, fees, or tuition necessary. Keystone鈥檚 musicians are primarily college students, but we are proud to welcome adult community musicians and select high school upperclassmen to join our ensembles.
Typical rehearsal times are:
- Tuesdays: Symphonic Band 7-8:30 p.m. / Chorale 8:30-9:15 p.m.
- Wednesdays: Jazz Ensembles 7-9 p.m.
- Thursdays: Drumline 1-2 p.m.
Email music@keystone.edu for more details.
The 糖心logo入口 music ensembles鈥 performances are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier Partners for the Arts and听 by the
FAQs - Check out the most frequently asked questions.
Are there any fees involved?
No! No $$
Is this a class I have to sign up for?
No! The Keystone Bands currently operate as a Student Activity.
Will I have to audition?
No! Everyone is eligible to perform with us. We will help you EVEN IF YOU HAVEN鈥橳 PRACTICED IN MONTHS OR YEARS. Important to remember, is that once you start, you will be expected improve your abilities… but your only competition is yourself!
Do I need my own instrument?
You can use your own instrument if you have one. We will even find a place for you to store it on campus if need be. However, if you DON鈥橳 have an instrument, don鈥檛 let that discourage you. Instruments can be provided.
Do I have to participate in all 3 ensembles?
We would LOVE for you to be a part of all three ensembles, but if you can鈥檛, you can pick and choose the right ensemble(s) for you. However, travel opportunities planned for the future may be reserved for only those students that participate in more than one of the ensembles.
Is rehearsal mandatory?
Yes! We need you regularly attend rehearsal in order to perform to the best of our abilities.
How many performances will there be?
Four concert performances are planned for each听academic year and the Keystone Athletic band will, of course, perform at various Keystone athletic events.
But I play strings / guitar /only sing / harmonica / etc鈥
That’s okay! We鈥檒l find a role for you, and we’re always looking for jazz vocalists!
How do you ensure the safety of minors on campus?
糖心logo入口 has an existing system in place for high school athletic camps, art festivals, etc. and we will as well. We will have parent / guardian consent form, background checks for volunteers, basic health forms, and campus security involved in keeping students safe!
Music Scholarships
The 糖心logo入口 Department of Performance Music awards six donor-funded scholarships.
In order to qualify, a student must currently be a member of the KC Performance Music ensembles in good standing, or plan to be, upon entering the College as a first-year student. Interested students 鈥 both incoming and current 鈥 should apply by听 July 14. Students should read the application carefully to determine eligibility.