Student Music Ensembles
Information on McDaniel's varied musical performing opportunities and a collection of some of our recent virtual performances.
A Cappella Ensemble: A select ensemble of singers, which explores unaccompanied choral music from diverse stylistic periods.
African Drum Ensemble: The Student African Drum Ensemble performs under the direction of music faculty member Pape Demba “Paco” Samb, a Senegalese griot.
College Band: Directed by Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick, the College Band features nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, performing everything from classical to pops.
College Choir: The McDaniel College Choir, led by Kyle Engler, presents music from diverse locales and historical eras. Pianist Peggy Brengle serves as accompanist.
Flute Choir: The Flute Choir performs under the direction of Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick.
G4 Saxophone Quartet: McDaniel College’s G4 Saxophone Quartet performs under the direction of David Duree.
Gospel Choir: Under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor, McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals.
Jazz Ensemble: Directed by music lecturer Tim Jenkins, the McDaniel Jazz Ensemble performs diverse styles of jazz, including classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, Funk, Jazz-rock and classic blues.
Making Rock Showcase: Students in the “Making Rock” music class perform under the direction of adjunct lecturer Roxanne Wehking.
Pep Band: Directed by Tim Jenkins, the newest ensemble at McDaniel plays for each McDaniel home football game. It is an exciting opportunity to enhance game days with all kinds of serious funk, fusion, and fun!
Westminster Symphony Orchestra: Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick directs the orchestra, which is comprised of McDaniel students, as well as students from Carroll Community College and community musicians.
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "While My Lady Sleeps" composed by …
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "While My Lady Sleeps" composed by Bronistaw Kaper and as performed by Chet Baker.
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Valerie" by composers Abi Harding,…
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Valerie" by composers Abi Harding, Boyan Chowdury, Russ Prichard, Dave McCabe, and Sean Payne.
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Judas" by composer Esperanza Spald…
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Judas" by composer Esperanza Spalding.
- The McDaniel College Gospel performs "Oh, What a Night," originally performed b…
The McDaniel College Gospel performs "Oh, What a Night," originally performed by The Four Seasons.
- The McDaniel College Gospel Choir highlights their incredible harmonies, expres…
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir highlights their incredible harmonies, expressing that everything they do in this life is for the purpose of getting to a "City Called Heaven."
- The McDaniel College Gospel Choir feels that it is important to remember and fo…
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir feels that it is important to remember and focus on the positive and to keep in mind that "Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving."
- The Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents the Largo movement from Antonín Leo…
The Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents the Largo movement from Antonín Leopold Dvořák's New World Symphony.
- Members of the McDaniel College Band, under the direction of senior lecturer in…
Members of the McDaniel College Band, under the direction of senior lecturer in music Linda Kirkpatrick, perform “Walking Into History: The Clinton 12” by Richard L. Saucedo. The music was commissioned to commemorate the first desegregated high school.
Spring, 2021 Virtual Performances
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "While My Lady Sleeps" composed by …
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "While My Lady Sleeps" composed by Bronistaw Kaper and as performed by Chet Baker.
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Valerie" by composers Abi Harding,…
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Valerie" by composers Abi Harding, Boyan Chowdury, Russ Prichard, Dave McCabe, and Sean Payne.
- The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Judas" by composer Esperanza Spald…
The McDaniel College Jazz Ensemble performs "Judas" by composer Esperanza Spalding.
- The McDaniel College Gospel performs "Oh, What a Night," originally performed b…
The McDaniel College Gospel performs "Oh, What a Night," originally performed by The Four Seasons.
- The McDaniel College Gospel Choir highlights their incredible harmonies, expres…
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir highlights their incredible harmonies, expressing that everything they do in this life is for the purpose of getting to a "City Called Heaven."
- The McDaniel College Gospel Choir feels that it is important to remember and fo…
The McDaniel College Gospel Choir feels that it is important to remember and focus on the positive and to keep in mind that "Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving."
- The Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents the Largo movement from Antonín Leo…
The Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents the Largo movement from Antonín Leopold Dvořák's New World Symphony.
- Members of the McDaniel College Band, under the direction of senior lecturer in…
Members of the McDaniel College Band, under the direction of senior lecturer in music Linda Kirkpatrick, perform “Walking Into History: The Clinton 12” by Richard L. Saucedo. The music was commissioned to commemorate the first desegregated high school.