The Chamber Ensemble is CCRI’s instrumental opportunity for any combination of instrumentalists
to gather and make great music. Directed by Dr. Audrey Kaiser, the Chamber Ensemble is a blend of string, wind, percussion instruments and the
newly formed CCRI Piano Ensemble. The Chamber Ensemble brings together these diverse
instrumentalists to perform Classical Orchestral Literature, Jazz and Broadway music,
as well as Symphonic Band Literature. The Ensemble gives a full performance at the
end of each semester in the Bobby Hackett Theatre, open to the public and free of
charge. All acoustic instrumentalists and pianists of different skill levels are welcome,
both music majors and non-majors alike. Musicians must be able to read music. The
Chamber Ensemble fulfills the AFA Music degree requirements for major ensemble credits.
Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday, 1-2:15 pm; Room 0540
Registration: 1-credit or participation as a Chamber Ensemble Club Member (Office
of Student Engagement)
Chamber Singers
For those who enjoy part-singing in a small group, this is an interesting close knit
ensemble. The Chamber Singers ensemble, led by Dr. Joseph Amante, offers an opportunity to explore a variety of choral repertoire, including a cappella
polyphonic music, spirituals and contemporary styles. Performances include fall concerts
on campus and in the community, a choral festival and an annual spring concert. Auditions
for placement within the group are held at the first two rehearsals each semester.
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:45; Room 0562 Registration: 1-credit or participation as a club member (Office of Student Engagement)
Chorus
A marvelous opportunity, led by Prof. Krista Wilhlemsen, for those who enjoy singing to learn vocal technique while having fun rehearsing
varied and interesting styles of choral music. Auditions for placement in each section
(soprano, alto, tenor, bass) are held during the first meeting of each semester. The
ensemble meets the AFA Music degree semester requirement for ensemble credit.
Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-3:45pm; Room 0562 Registration: 1-credit or participation as a club member (Office of Student Engagement)
Jazz Ensemble
The CCRI Jazz Ensemble, led by Dr. Steve Lajoie, is an active performing musical organization which gives several performances each
semester, both on and off campus. The the past, the CCRI Jazz Ensemble has performed
in collegiate jazz festivals at Williams College, MIT, U-Mass Dartmouth, URI and RIC.
The ensemble welcomes students who are interested in performing jazz, and who are
willing to make a strong commitment to a hard-working and rewarding musical organization.
Membership is open to any CCRI student. Auditions are held during each semester's
first two scheduled classes. This course meets the AFA Jazz Studies degree semester
requirement for ensemble credit.
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday, as published in the course scheduling bulletin. Registration: 1-credit or participation as a club member (Office of Student Engagement)
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
Gia is an accomplished, Suzuki trained classical pianist and violinist. She is a multi-faceted orchestral, solo and chamber musician, playing in various ensembles and string quartets on violin and...
Dr. Bailey Paugh is an Assistant Professor of Music at the Community College of Rhode Island where she teaches trumpet and other brass instruments, music theory, and music appreciation...
Angelica has a degree in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She has taught voice lessons for 20 years around the country and overseas.
Nicholas Schleyer is a versatile and experienced trumpeter and educator based in Providence, RI. As an educator, he is on faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island teaching trumpet.
Joe Grilli is a highly skilled professional electric and upright bassist with more than 15 years of experience in the Rhode Island music scene. A native of the state....
Céili Connors is a Boston based performer and teacher, actively performing both as a soloist and chamber musician. She is dedicated to helping her students excel through both conventional...
