Music Ensembles

Discover your place in the music at ECC. Our ensembles offer students of all backgrounds and experience levels the opportunity to perform, grow, and connect through a shared passion for music. From the bold, full sound of concert band to the vibrant rhythms of steel drums and the expressive energy of jazz, each group provides a unique and engaging musical experience.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, explore new styles, or simply be part of a creative community, ECC’s music ensembles deliver inspiring performances and meaningful collaboration. Join us and experience the excitement of making music together.

Ensemble Options

ECC Jazz Lab Ensemble - Share The Stage With Legends

At ECC, student performance groups can share the stage with legends such as Dennis Chambers, Victor Wooten, and Zach Brock.

Music Department Gallery

A student soloist performing on stage — A student soloist performs jazz during an ECC on-stage performance.

Students collaborate in a digital music ensemble — Students collaborate and express their creative talents in the digital music ensemble.

ECC choir performing — The ECC Concert Choir performs a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary choral works.

An ECC Concert Band member performs in the woodwind — A member of the ECC Concert Band performs in the woodwind repertoire.

ECC faculty guides an arrangement in advanced facilities, strengthening performance and collaboration skills.

ECC students perform a musical production on an ECC Arts Center stage.

ECC theatre student performs center stage — An ECC theatre student performs on an ECC Arts Center stage, gaining real-world production experience.

ECC trumpet section performs on stage — The trumpet section performs with one of ECC’s instrumental ensembles on stage.

Ensemble performance featuring a piano in a festive holiday atmosphere — A choral ensemble performance featuring piano accompaniment and a festive holiday atmosphere.

ECC faculty guides a hands-on music theory instruction — ECC faculty guides an arrangement during hands-on music theory instruction.

A student playing a steel drum ensemble — Students collaborate and express their creative talents in the steel drum ensemble.

A student playing a guitar — Students showcase their talent during a performance.

Student records in ECC Studio — A vocal student records in the ECC studio, building performance and sound engineering experience.

Students collaborate in ECCs recording studio — Students collaborate in ECC’s state-of-the-art recording studio, mastering audio production skills.

Contact

Performing Arts office

Building H, Room H231
847-214-7044
performingarts@elgin.edu

Perform, Learn, & Connect

Learn from experienced faculty and perform in dynamic concerts.

Enjoy a Show

Experience excellent performances, enjoy delicious pre-show dinners, and stay in convenient accommodations at ECC Arts Center. All community members, including ECC students, faculty, and families, are welcome. Parking is plentiful and free!

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