Ensembles
The Florida College Music Department offers a variety of ensembles for all students. Both Music Majors and non-majors can audition for any ensemble.
Chorus
Dr. Jon Bassett, director
The FC Chorus performs a wide variety of both sacred and secular literature. Each spring, the ensemble conducts a weeklong tour to different parts of the country, from Texas to D.C. International tours are planned bi-annually as a chance for students to compete at choral festivals and to enhance their worldwide appreciation of music and the arts.
Wind Ensemble
Brian Rainwater, director
The FC Wind Ensemble performs high-quality literature composed for professional and collegiate ensembles. Our students enjoy this opportunity of performing advanced music with fellow students and local musicians. In addition to Fall and Spring concerts, they perform at home men’s varsity basketball games as the Falcon Pep Band.
String Ensemble
Dr. Jon Bassett, director
String Ensemble performs two concerts each year, as well as playing in the pit orchestra for the annual spring musical, with the Chorus on tour, and in social functions around the school and community.
Musical Theater Ensemble
Tim Moore, director
Piano Ensemble
Jessica Moore, director
Chamber Ensemble
Tim Moore, director
The Chamber Singers is a select group comprised of mostly vocal majors but also includes students from all disciplines with high vocal and sight reading skills. Their repertoire spans the history of music, from Renaissance Madrigals to Vocal Jazz and everything in between.
Jazz Ensemble
Brian Rainwater, director
The Jazz Ensemble performs many kinds of music, including swing, Latin, rock and funk. This ensemble is a great means for unique self-expression while exploring various popular styles.
Accents
Molly Taylor, director
Friends
Dr. Jon Bassett, director
The Florida College Friends is a pop/rock cover band that performs several times a year in concerts, school functions, and community events. They also tour every summer to perform in different parts of the country, including at Florida College summer camps.
Unplugged
Molly Taylor, director
Unplugged is an acoustic band that performs folk, country, and other similar styles. In addition to concerts and school functions, Unplugged often performs for FC Alumni Events. They also conduct a short summer tour every year.