• Oratorio Chorus
  A large choral union performing the choral masterpieces of the centuries, usually accompanied by orchestra. No audition required. Directed by Dr. Geoffrey Holland.
• Concert Choir
  A select chorus of highly specialized voices performing choral repertoire of all periods. Audition required; auditions are normally held in April for the following year. Purchase of concert attire is required. Directed by Dr. Geoffrey Holland.
• PBA Singers
  A select group of voices performing chamber choir repertoire, motets and madrigals, as well as popular music. Members also are required to be in Concert Choir. Auditions are normally held in April for the following year. Purchase of concert attire required. Directed by Dr. Geoffrey Holland.
• Women’s Chorale
  A female choral group performing standard and popular SSA and SSAA choral literature. No audition required. Purchase of concert attire required. 
• Opera Workshop (not an ensemble)
  A workshop setting that produces a small opera or operatic scenes; often produced with lighting and costumes. No audition required, although certain students may be assigned technical responsibilities for the class. Directed by Ms. Marilyn Mims.

• 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.

The PBA Symphony is a full symphony orchestra made up of 60 students and local semi-professional players that present six concerts annually. This ensemble is committed to performing the finest standard repertoire available including works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Mahler, Shostakovich, Sibelius, etc. The ensemble also actively seeks to perform contemporary American music such as Ives, Copland, Gershwin, Hovhaness, Myaskovsky, Bowles, Lachert and Diamond. The PBA Symphony is under the direction of Dr. Lloyd Mims.

The Symphonic Band is a traditional woodwind, brass, and percussion concert band consisting of PBA music majors as well as non-music majors. This ensemble performs the major literature composed in the great tradition of concert bands around the world, including symphonic and chamber repertoire written and arranged for various combinations of instruments.

The music performed and studied by the Symphonic Band highlights the talents of the students, and illustrates how the band program in the School of Music and Fine Arts interfaces with musical organizations both on our campus and beyond. This group seeks to instill in each student the concept of “the pursuit of excellence” in both their musical development and their service to their community. 

Much attention and focus is devoted to expanding and broadening the proficiency, knowledge, and experience of each student.  The band performs numerous times during the year and is involved in a number of events, from “Workship” projects to performance tours. The Symphonic Band is directed by Dennis Hayslett, director of instrumental studies at PBA.

Recent Repertoire

The Symphonic Band’s repertoire during the past few years has included the following music: