PBA Symphony - A community orchestra of students and local semi-professional players performing standard
symphonic repertoire. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Purchase of concert attire required. Directed by Dr. Lloyd Mims.
Symphonic Band - A community band of students and local semi-professional players performing standard
band literature of all periods. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Purchase of concert attire required. Directed by Dr. Dennis Hayslett.
Early Music Ensemble - The Early Music Ensemble performs music composed before 1750, using period techniques
and instruments. The group consists of the Early Music Singers and the Early Music
Instrumental Ensemble. Directed by Dr. Michael O'Connor.
Jazz Ensemble - A community ensemble of students and local semi-professional players. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Mr. Roget Pontbriand.
Brass Ensemble - Ensemble(s) of varying sizes and design performing chamber music for the concert hall
and church. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Dr. Dennis Hayslett.
Percussion Ensemble - Ensemble(s) of varying sizes and design performing chamber music for the concert hall
and church. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Mr. Seth Waxler.
String Ensemble - Ensemble(s) of varying sizes and design performing chamber music for the concert hall
and church. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Mr. Patrick Clifford.
Wind Ensemble - Ensemble(s) of varying sizes and design performing chamber music for the concert hall
and church. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Dr. Dennis Hayslett.
Guitar Ensemble - Ensemble(s) of varying sizes and design performing chamber music for the concert hall
and church. Auditions are required at the beginning of each semester for new members. Directed by Mr. David Skantar.
Pop-Rock Lab Ensemble - A laboratory ensemble to perform music in contemporary popular genres; the ensemble
will perform and record student projects as needed from courses within the popular
music and mass media programs. Audition required. Directed by Mr. Roget Pontbriand and Mr. Mark Aliapoulios.
Become a Member
Contact the College of Arts at (561) 803-2400 or somfa_auditions@pba.edu for information on audition requirements for those groups requiring an audition.
In order to maintain an annual calendar of performances, membership in an ensemble
normally requires participation for both Fall and Spring semesters of an academic
year.