UC Music
Opportunities in musical performance and dance.
The UC Band, Choir, and Dance Team offers performance opportunities for any UC student with a passion for music and dance. UC Bands includes the Squadron of Gold Athletic Band and the Concert Band. UC offers two choral ensemble opportunities: Concert Choir and University Singers. The River City Youth Ballet proudly provides dance instruction in Pom, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary styles for the University of Charleston Dance Team. Membership for the band, choir, and dance team is open to any UC student through a low-stress, interactive audition process. Students can earn academic credit and scholarship money of up to $5000, based on financial need, skill level, participation, and residency status. Instruments, music, materials, and uniforms are provided at no cost to the students. All groups participate in a variety of campus and community performances. UC music and dance programs help students develop a strong work ethic, lasting friendships, and foster their love of performing while representing the University of Charleston.
UC Bands
- Offers both athletic and concert bands
- Materials provided at no cost to students
- Instruments provided for all sections needed
- Student leadership and internships available
- University, Independent, and Community Performances
Dance Team
- Members are involved in the artistic planning and operations of the group
- Materials and uniforms are provided at no cost to students
- Applied instruction in Pom, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Contemporary
- University, Independent, and Community Performances
UC Choirs
- Two choral ensembles: Concert Choir and University Singers (Audition Only Group)
- Explore and perform a wide variety of literature
- Materials provided at no cost to students
- University, Independent, and Community Performances
If music or dance is your passion, the University of Charleston now offers Bridge Valley students the opportunity to pursue it.
Through a special agreement between both schools, Bridge Valley students can participate in the UC Band, Dance Team, or Choirs while still enrolled at Bridge Valley.
UC Bands include the Squadron of Gold Athletic Band and the Concert Band. Two choral ensembles – the Concert Choir and University Singers – provide opportunities for vocal performance. The River City Youth Ballet provides dance instruction in pom, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles for the Dance Team.
How to Join: Membership in each of these groups is open through a low-stress, interactive audition process to find the best place for you in each ensemble.
Cost: Students will pay a flat rate of $250 per semester to enroll in band, dance team, or choir. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid or aid through UC. Payment is due during the first week of classes without exception.
For more information, contact Josie Fisher, Director of Music and Dance Activities, josiefisher1@ucwv.edu.
