“One dark night when Mrs. Silas was having a sweet, peaceful nightmare, she conceived the idea of having a college choir” — Cheebe Vinson (1942) The Austin College A Cappella Choir was founded in 1946 by Dr. R. Wayne Bedford. Bedford brought the Choir first to national, and then international prominance. But did you know… [Read More]
Chronicles of the College Choir
The Austin College A Cappella Choir Tradition
The Austin College A Cappella Choir is in its 8th decade under its 5th director. There has been vocal music at Austin College since the 1890s when three students and their faculty adviser would travel to concerts aboard the “Interurban” train that ran down the center of Grand Avenue all the way to Dallas. Along with… [Read More]
Chamber Ensemble
Recorded excerpts of ensemble performances are available through the following links: Jubilant Overture – Joshua Reznicow Antique Dances and Airs – Ottorino Respighi Bassoon Concerto, P.282 – Antonio Vivaldi Larghetto Allegro molto Partita für Streichorchester – Johann Joseph Fux Aire la Volage Marche des Ecurieus L’inegalité Antique Dances and Airs – Ottorino Respighi Ballet Corps… [Read More]
Brass Ensemble
Recorded excerpts of ensemble performances are available through the following links: Intrada for Trumpets – Ron Lo Presti Sextet, Op.30 – Oskar Böhme Allegro vivace Solemn Music – Walter Hartley Prelude Anthem Postlude Music for a Festival – Gordon Jacob Round of Seven Parts Madrigal Sonata from Die Bänkelsängerlieder – anon. ca. 1684 Intrada –… [Read More]
Woodwind Ensemble
Recorded excerpts of ensemble performances are available through the following links: Petite Symphonie – Charles Gounod Andante cantabile Sinfonietta, Op.48 – Rudolf Novácek Presto Suite for Woodwind Trio – Roger Goeb Very quick tempo Quiet motion Graciously Gaily Serenade in E-flat, K.375 – W.A. Mozart Menuetto Finale For additional information or to schedule a performance,… [Read More]
Jazz Ensemble
Comprised of students and faculty from Austin College and other area schools as well as local professionals, the Jazz Ensemble consists of a full 20-piece big band which performs literature ranging from traditional swing to contemporary fusion. Membership is open to all Austin College students on the basis of auditions which are held at the… [Read More]