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Music Performance 2024

Here is a great opportunity to not only create meaningful musical moments, but to connect with other students and build friendships while attending Misericordia University. 

Music Performance at Misericordia University offers instrumental and choral ensemble opportunities in a variety of styles, ranging from small group ensembles to larger ensembles. Participation is open to all university students as well as faculty, staff and administration. All enrolled MU students are eligible to participate in the university ensembles and can obtain Fine Arts credit if desired. Neither an audition nor enrollment fee is required to participate. We welcome anyone who loves music to come share your talents! 

  • Large ensembles include: MU Community Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble
  • Smaller groups include: Rock/Pop/Blues Combo, String Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Keyboard Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, World Percussion Ensemble and a Contemporary Vocal Ensemble in various formats
  • Solo, duo, trio, and quartet performance opportunities are available to members of the ensembles throughout the semester

Current and prospective Misericordia students interested in the Music Performance program should complete the below form to connect with the Music Performance Director and obtain additional information on the program.

High school juniors and seniors considering applying to Misericordia University are encouraged to contact Music Performance at MU in order to: visit a rehearsal, meet the faculty, attend a concert or masterclass/clinic and tour the campus. 

The Misericordia University Concert and Lecture Series presents performances by outstanding world renowned musicians representing a variety of musical genres, and closely coordinate programming with the instrumental and choral ensembles to offer special masterclasses, workshops and lectures by visiting artists creating unique opportunities for student musicians to hear, observe, interact and perform with a variety of professional musicians and artist-teachers. All performances are open to the public and take place in the Lemond Theater or Maslow ensemble room.

Current Music Performance Ensemble Opportunities:

 

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PA Jazz Institute 2024 Camp

The PA Jazz Institute @ MU
July 27-31, 2026

The Pa Jazz Institute is northeastern PA’s premiere music camp. For more than 30 years students, educators and amateurs alike have been able to study and learn from top world-class professional instructors and performers.

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2025 Jazz Institute Photo Gallery

A large group of people, mostly young adults, gathered together in a park setting with lush greenery and trees in the background.
A group of students playing saxophones in a classroom setting, with various other musical instruments and equipment visible in the background.
Two young men playing saxophones on a stage, with a green outdoor background visible through a window.
A group of young musicians, including saxophonists and other instrumentalists, are performing on a stage with a speaker system and audience members visible in the background.
A group of young musicians, including a drummer, keyboardist, and vocalists, performing together in what appears to be a rehearsal or performance space with large windows in the background.
A group of musicians, including a drummer and a guitarist, performing on stage in what appears to be a music venue or studio.
A man with long hair and glasses is playing a keyboard instrument in a room with other musicians and musical equipment.
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The image shows a group of young musicians playing musical instruments, including a trumpet, on an outdoor stage with a backdrop of greenery and a car parked in the background.
A group of young musicians, some playing brass instruments and others seated with sheet music, performing in what appears to be a classroom or rehearsal space with large windows in the background.
A group of young musicians, some holding instruments, are performing on a stage with a curtain backdrop.
The image shows a person playing an electric guitar on a stage, with a drummer and other musicians in the background.
A young boy is playing a French horn in a room with large windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.
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A young boy is playing a keyboard while another person is playing drums in the background, with various musical instruments visible in the room.
A group of musicians, including saxophonists, are performing on a stage with a white tent-like structure in the background, surrounded by an audience.
A group of young musicians, some wearing glasses, are performing on stage with various musical instruments, including a trombone, in a setting with white arched windows in the background.
A young man in a gray t-shirt is playing a brass instrument, surrounded by other musicians in a performance setting.
A group of musicians, including a saxophonist, performing on a stage set up in an outdoor area with a curtained backdrop and a grassy background.
A group of young musicians, some holding saxophones and other instruments, are performing on a stage with speakers and equipment in the background.
A group of musicians, some playing saxophones, performing on a stage with a band in the background.
A group of young musicians, some holding instruments, are seated in a classroom or rehearsal space with large windows in the background.
A young person wearing a hat and playing drums in a room with curtains in the background.
Two young men, one playing a bass guitar and the other holding a trombone, are seated at a table in an outdoor setting with other people visible in the background.
A group of people, including both adults and children, are gathered in a room playing musical instruments and rehearsing together, with a piano visible in the background.
A group of young musicians, some holding instruments, are seated and focused on their performance in a classroom or rehearsal space.
A young person is playing the drums in a music room, with various musical equipment and instruments visible in the background.
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A person with long brown hair is playing a brass instrument, surrounded by other musicians in a performance setting.
A group of young musicians, some playing saxophones and others seated at music stands, performing in what appears to be a music classroom or rehearsal space with colorful walls and other musical instruments visible in the background.
Community Choir

MU Community Choir

This vocal ensemble is open to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members in the local area.


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