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Open to students and Nashville community. No audition is required, but consent of the director is needed. Larger choral works are performed (Messiah, Elijah, Requiem, etc.) with full orchestra accompaniment. Required ensemble of all vocal and keyboard music majors and minors studying applied.

To see performance places and times please visit the Department of Music Calender.

MISSION STATEMENT:
OUR MISSION IS TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUR MUSIC, IN OUR CHARACTER, AND IN OUR ACTIONS.






Excellence in Music: We want to provide a representation of Christ to our listeners through our preparedness and meticulous musicianship, as well as through our passion for the music.

Excellence in Character: We want to provide a representation of TNU as a Christian institution through our Christian witness.

Excellence in Action: We want to provide a positive representation of Madrigalians by modeling servant leadership within the group and throughout the campus.
 

Director: Timothy Cierpke


 

 

 

The 24-voice ensemble is composed of undergraduate students from throughout the United States, possessing varied academic interests with a common love and passion for excellence in a cappella singing.

In addition to numerous church and civic performances, the “Mads” perform in two major events each year: Serenade in Time Series, Opus 22, a joint concert with the Trevecca Symphony Orchestra in the fall, and the spring Madrigal Dinners.

The “Mads” have toured extensively throughout the United States and also have an international focus as they recently conducted singing tours to the British Isles, France and Germany in 1997; Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and France in 1999; Italy, Austria, Germany, France and Great Britain in 2002, and again to Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Great Britain in 2005. 

This year’s Madrigal Dinners are scheduled for March 25-27, 2010. Tickets may be secured by calling 248-1288.

The Madrigalians of Trevecca Nazarene University of Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A., are a select vocal ensemble specializing in a cappella literature of the 16th-21st centuries.
 

 

Studio-quality CDs are available from 2002 to the present. To review the available CD list or arrange for a performance by the “Mads”, E-mail: Timothy Cierpke or call 615-248-1294.

Director: Scot Corey - Adjunct faculty since 2000

Mr. Corey is also active with his own professional percussion ensemble: Matrix Percussion Trio. This trio recently performed for the Tennessee Arts Academy (7/9/07) and was awarded the 2007 Percussive Arts Society Zildjian Family Opportunity Fund grant, to present their multi-cultural percussion program (We Are The World: Percussion Around The Globe) to elementary and middle schools throughout the greater Nashville area.

Please visit their website: www.matrixpercussiontrio.com

Mr. Corey is an educational endorser with Pro*Mark drumsticks.

The TNU was founded during the 2001-2002 school year, based on the following guidelines:

Purpose:

• To prepare students for performance in small ensemble situations in the professional world.
• The focal point is the improvement of individual musicianship through cooperation within the ensemble as a whole.
• The foundation for all of this is a Servant attitude.

Objectives

1. To help students turn their individual focus on self-improvement towards a broader focus on an ensemble as a whole, thereby adding greatly back to their own individual skills.
2. To help students reach their potential through the discipline and organization of musical practice/performance.
3. To expose the students to various genres of percussion ensemble music, including different ethnic styles, which also give students a better understanding/appreciation for people of different cultures and their values.

Students at Trevecca are invited to participate in the "Spirit of Gold" Marching band through Vanderbilt University. Students play at all home games and receive an all-expenses paid trip to one away game. For details call the Vanderbilt band office at 343-BAND.

 

Director: Matt Murdock






 

Jazz Concert
Boone Convocation Center
Monday, November 15, 2010
7:00 pm

Christmas Chapel
Thursday, December 2, 2010
9:30 am

Jazz Concert
Boone Convocation Center
Tuesday, March 3, 2011
7:00pm

Gospel Tour
North and South Carolina
April 2-5, 2011
 

Director: Dr. Timothy Cierpke





 

The Trevecca Symphony Orchestra has since its inception in 1988 evolved into a full symphonic orchestra. The TSO operates under a five point outline.

1. Purely volunteer participation by union and non-union musicians, maintaining the integrity of each player's efforts.
2. Non competitive, friendly atmosphere with no assigned seating (excluding principal players).
3. Stimulating literature with an eye toward a balance of historical periods.
4. Detailed rehearsal/performance schedule which provides weekly sequence.
5. Competent leadership who seeks quality performance within enjoyable rehearsal regimen.

Pops Concert in the Quad

Friday, September 3, 7:00 PM
"Creature Feature"

Going Baroque
"Handelmania"
Thursday, January 20, 7:30 PM
Boone Convocation Center

Classical Concert II
"Rites of Spring"
Thursday,  March  17,  7:30 PM
Tarter Student Activities Center

Madrigalians/Master Chorale/TSO Concert
Thursday, April 28, 7:30 P.M.
Cathedral of the Incarnation

For further information about the Trevecca Symphony Orchestra, please contact the director at 615-248-1294 or e-mail Dr. Tim Cierpke for further information.

Director: David Diehl





 

The Wind Ensemble is comprised of both Trevecca students and community players and performs a diverse selection of contemporary and traditional band music.

If you would like more information about the Trevecca Wind Ensemble, please e-mail David Diehl or call 615-248-1269.