Stevenson Music

The Stevenson University Marching Band is a contemporary style university marching band. Membership is open to all Stevenson University students, including non-music majors. The band uses standard woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and synthesizers, guitars, dance and color guard. The main requirement to join the SU Marching Band is a strong desire to be part of an energized university marching band!

The Stevenson University Concert Band, directed by Professor Mark Lortz, is comprised of non-music major students and community members. The Concert Band performs one formal concert in the spring semester. The ensemble meets one day per week, totaling two hours of rehearsal. Repertory performed includes standard wind literature and pieces to broaden musical expectations of its members. This program gives its participants the opportunity to explore different genres of music and welcomes players of all levels to join.

The Stevenson University Pep Band performs for the Stevenson University Men’s and Women’s basketball games. The Pep Band is cherished by fans for its spirit, support for the teams, and entertainment at games.

This audition-based class offered in the spring encourages percussionists to hone their skills and become a part of a premier corps-style ensemble. The group performs at one concert during the spring, but are also visible around campus at student events and open houses, along with other members of the band.

The University Singers is a premier vocal ensemble. This co-ed group performs a wide variety of choral music, including Renaissance madrigals, classical works, show tunes, and contemporary popular music. This ensemble holds one concert per semester, while also performing at events like open houses, on-campus events, and at events within the larger Baltimore area. For more information, please contact the choral director, Beverly Gandolfo.

The Greenspring Valley Orchestra is an advanced classical ensemble. Stevenson students, as well as local musicians, are invited to join. The orchestra is one of the most respected organizations of its type in the Baltimore area and performs one concert per semester. For more information, please contact the orchestra director, Dr. Harlan Parker.

The Ukulele Ensemble combines Hawaiian history with contemporary music. Performing in one concert per semester, this ensemble is a fun and engaging way for all students to learn more about the ukulele. For more information, please contact the ensemble director, Jared Denhard.

The music department houses more than instrumentalists and vocalists; we also welcome dancers and color guard performers! The visual aspect has a major impact on show performances. Training classes are offered during the spring for both color guard and dance in preparation for the fall season.

For those not performing in our instrumental programs, music technology classes are also available. Taught by Professor Mark Lortz, these courses offer insight into how today’s music is produced. Through the use of state of the art music notation and editing software, students can create, edit, and produce original music.