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Small Ensembles

Musical opportunities through Small Ensembles

There are diverse opportunities for small instrumental and vocal ensembles in the School of Music. Contact the appropriate faculty member to learn how to participate.

Note that not all ensembles are offered every semester. 

Please visit Class Search and consult with your academic advisor.

Buckeye Flutes

Email Katherine Borst Jones at jones.6@osu.edu (MUSIC 2208.99)

  • A flute ensemble/choir for non-majors, meeting once a week (Wednesdays 6:30–7:25 p.m.)
  • The ensemble performs several times each semester at campus venues

African Drumming Ensemble

Email Jason Buchea at buchea.1@osu.edu 

  • MUSIC 2208.20 (undergraduate) and 7780.20 (graduate)
  • Listed as  "African Performing Ensemble"
  • Class meets Tuesdays 5:30–6:50 p.m. 

Andean Ensemble

Email Michelle Wibbelsman at wibbelsman.1@osu.edu 

  • MUSIC 2208.22 (undergraduate) and 7780.22 (graduate), 1 credit
  • Class meets Wednesdays 5:30–7:35 p.m. 

Steel Pan Ensemble

Email Jason Buchea at buchea.1@osu.edu 

  • MUSIC 2207.02 (undergraduate)
  • Class meets Mondays 5:30–6:50 p.m.  

Composers Workshop (MUSIC 5630)

Email Tina Tallon at tallon.1@osu.edu