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Aurelianus Varro University

Ensembles

Musicians of all levels can join together to make music with their peers in meaningful and lasting ways.

AVU Ensembles

At Aurelianus Varro University, our ensembles embody musical excellence, offering students intensive training, collaborative performance experiences, and the chance to explore a rich and varied repertoire. From Baroque masterpieces to contemporary jazz, participation develops technical mastery, expressive interpretation, and ensemble cohesion, preparing musicians for professional careers and lifelong artistry.

AVU ensembles perform in prestigious settings, including on-campus concerts, regional recruitment tours, and international tours that bring our music to audiences worldwide. Admission is by audition, ensuring each ensemble maintains the highest artistic standards. Prospective members are encouraged to prepare thoroughly, as auditions open the door to a transformative musical journey at AVU.

Bay Area Baroque Ensemble (BABE)

BABE

Specializing in historically informed performances, BABE brings Baroque music to life using period instruments and expert scholarship.

AVU Big Band

Big Band

Our Big Band delivers high-energy jazz performances, blending traditional swing with modern arrangements to captivate audiences.

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Featuring a wide array of instruments, our Percussion Ensemble explores rhythms and textures from classical to contemporary works.

Marching Band

Marching Band

Bringing music and spectacle to campus events, our Marching Band energizes crowds with precision, showmanship, and passion.

Chamber Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra

This ensemble performs both classical and contemporary orchestral repertoire, providing students with a dynamic small-orchestra experience.

AVU Choir

Choir

Blending voices from across the university, the AVU Choir performs sacred, classical, and contemporary choral works in concert and community settings.