The University Band, also known as the "Communiversity Band," is open to all university students and community members who wish to continue performing traditional band literature.  

Rehearsal

• When: Tuesday from 7:15 - 9:45 p.m.
• Where: E112, Center for the Performing Arts

Joining University Band

• No audition required! Show up to the first rehearsal of the semester, instrument in hand.
• Visit this page for update-to-date information. 
• Registration: MUS 45225

Director

Dr. Darin Olson

QUESTIONS?

• Email: bands@kent.edu
• Call: 330-672-0800

The Kent Chorus consists of approximately 100 singers, making it one of the largest choirs on campus

Performances

The Kent Chorus performs two concerts per year and regularly collaborates with the KSU Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, as well as other professional orchestras in northeast Ohio.

Rehearsals

Kent Chorus rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The first rehearsal is on the first Tuesday of Fall and Spring Semesters.

Membership

• No audition necessary to join!  
• Membership is open to the broader NE Ohio community and Kent State University students, faculty, and staff who have previous choral experience.
• Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend to the first rehearsal of each semester for a brief voice placement.
• This choir may be taken for credit or non-credit.
  • Credit: Persons interested in registering for this choir for credit should register for the course number listed above.
  • Non-credit: Persons wishing to register for non-credit may do so by signing up at one of the first three rehearsals of the semester and paying a $30 fee.

Questions?

Contact
Dr. Scott MacPherson, Director of Choral Studies
330-672-2909 | smacpher@kent.edu.

The Kent State Gospel Choir is a diverse and welcoming ensemble for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. 

Members of the group represent different ages, ethnicities, races, majors, sexual orientations and religious beliefs, making the Kent State University Gospel Choir one of the most diverse organizations and/or ensemble on campus. The choir was founded in 1996 by KSU emerita faculty member Dr. Linda B. Angotti and is now directed by Kent State alumnus Mr. Bryon Black II. 

Performances

The Kent State University Gospel Choir enjoys an excellent local, regional, national and international reputation. The choir has performed in Europe and the Bahamas, was invited to perform for two Kent State University presidential inaugurations (2007, 2015) and performs regularly for diverse campus-wide events. The choir performs at various conferences, festivals and churches across the country.

Joining the Choir

• No formal audition required! Join through a simple voice placement by coming to the first rehearsal of the semester.
• Open to Kent State University students, faculty, staff, alumni as well as members of the greater NE Ohio community.
• To enroll, undergraduate students need to register for MUS 45151 and graduate students in MUS 55151
• Faculty, staff, and community members interested in joining, please email Bryon Black, Director, at bblack15@kent.edu.

Learn more about joining

Rehearsals

Every Monday,  5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. during the academic year. 

Questions?

Contact
Mr. Bryon Black II, Director
330-672-4802 | bblack15@kent.edu.

Support the Kent State University Gospel Choir

If you would like to support our scholarships or travel funds, kindly send your donation to:

Kent State University Gospel Choir
c/o Kent State University Foundation
350 S. Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001