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Ensemble participation is an important part of the music program at Colorado Christian University. Credits from ensemble participation can go toward a major or minor in music or can be elective credit for any major in the College of Undergraduate Studies at CCU. Ensembles emphasize excellence in developing music skills as part of an overall commitment to academic excellence. The CCU music ensembles integrate music and performance with the Christian faith by developing thoughtful Christian perspectives and a committed stewardship of artistic gifts and opportunities. In addition, students gain the opportunity to grow as a community and fellowship with Christian musicians.
Believing that all creative and artistic expression is an echo of the Creator, music ensembles are an opportunity for students to grow in stewardship of their God-given gifts and musical talents. The School of Music stresses musical excellence and well-prepared performances.
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University Choir |
 The University Choir is a premier choral ensemble dedicated to performing great vocal music ranging from Renaissance through contemporary styles. This wide range of vocal music is a reflection of God’s immense creativity and the programming provides a way of discerning more about God and mankind’s relationship with him. The ensemble is competitive and available only by audition. Performance opportunities include concerts, church programs, CCU events, and regular tours throughout Colorado and the United States. |
| University Wind Ensemble |
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University Chamber Orchestra |
 The University Chamber Orchestra is an instrumental ensemble in conjunction with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble features string, brass, and woodwind instruments and performs a variety of traditional and contemporary literature for community audiences. |
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University Women's Choir |
 The University Women’s Choir fulfills the requirements of a major ensemble for the University. This ensemble specializes in several centuries of music written exclusively for the female voice and performs for numerous college functions, departmental concerts, and a spring tour. |
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Vocal Jazz Ensemble |
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Mainstream |
 Mainstream, a 16-piece instrumental jazz ensemble, is oriented toward the study and performance of a wide variety of jazz styles, including traditional big band, contemporary jazz, the blues, bebop, interpretation of jazz standards, and more. |
| Handbell Ensemble |
 The Handbell Ensemble is a non-auditioned group open to all students. Although effort is made to preserve the continuity and development of this ensemble, new members are always welcome regardless of previous experience. This ensemble serves as both a teaching ensemble, allowing members the opportunity to conduct as well as learn bell ringing skills/techniques, and as a performing ensemble, regularly performing both on and off campus each semester. |
| MusicTheatre/Opera Workshop |
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The Music Theatre/Opera Workshop provides students with practical experience in musical theatre, operetta and opera repertoire, staging, and acting. |
| Vocal Chamber Ensemble |
| The Vocal Chamber Ensemble focuses on the performance of more challenging choral repertoire. While a cappella literature is a primary focus, this ensemble also sings with a variety of other ensembles and accompaniment, covering seven centuries of musical style. |
The University Wind Ensemble is the primary large ensemble for wind and percussion players. Made up of 50 or more members, the Wind Ensemble is oriented toward performance of a wide range of music for modern symphonic band and wind ensemble including transcriptions, standard wind literature, popular music, and sacred music for band. The University Wind Ensemble tours regionally or nationally each spring.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is oriented toward the study and performance of a wide variety of vocal jazz styles, including traditional big band, contemporary jazz, the blues, scat singing, vocalese, interpretation of jazz standards, and more. 
