UC Music
Band & Dance Team Testimonial
UC Choral Program
Opportunities in musical performance and dance.
The Squadron of Gold offers performance opportunities for any student with a passion for music and dance. UC Bands includes both athletic and concert band.
The River City Youth Ballet Ensemble is proud to provide the dance instruction for our University of Charleston Dance Team. The Dance Team performs with the band at all athletic events and collaborates on performances with RCYBE.
Membership to the band and dance team is open to any student through a low-stress interactive audition process.
UC offers two choral ensemble opportunities: Concert Choir and University Singers. Both choirs allow students to explore a wide variety of choral literature and grant several performances opportunities throughout the year. Our choral program annually have Winter and Spring concerts highlighting each semester’s repertoire.
Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available after auditions based on GPA, skill level, and financial need.
Being a part of the UC Band and Dance Team helps you develop a strong work ethic and foster your 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
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/li>
- University, Independent, and Community Outreach Performing Events
UC Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is open to all UC students and does NOT require prior experience to join.
University Singers
The University Singers is a select singing organization, whose members are drawn from the UC Concert Choir by audition; therefore, University Singers members must sing in both the Concert Choir and the University Singers.
- Performs music that includes classical, jazz, show tunes, and popular music.
- Several performances a semester. This group is also often requested to perform by university organizations at various functions.
- Members earn one credit per semester for participation.
- Rehearsals for the University Singers are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 2:50 p.m.
