Concert Chorale
The UA Fort Smith University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Rager H. Moore II, is the University's premiere choral ensemble. University Chorale is an auditioned group of 60 singers that performs a wide variety of outstanding choral literature from the Renaissance period to the present. In addition to four major on-campus concerts, this ensemble also presents concerts at various off-campus locations. The Chorale rehearses Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.

Women's Chorus
The Women's Chorus, also under the direction of Dr. Moore, is a women's ensemble that pursues musical excellence with a broad performance repertoire. The Women's Chorus performs four major on-campus concerts each year. Rehearsal times are Tuesday & Thursday from 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.

Vocal Performance Workshop
Vocal Performance Workshop provides each student with a positive educational environment in which to practice the skills necessary to become an expressive and confident vocal artist. The workshop is designed to focus on solo and ensemble repertoire from both musical theater and opera, with individual instruction in music and dramatic preparation, interpretive ability, and the understanding of proper performance techniques. At the end of the semester, each member of the workshop could have the opportunity to perform an entire role as part of a main stage production or to perform a variety of roles in a scene program. The voice performance workshop is an auditioned ensemble, and those interested should contact Professor Edward White at 479-788-7547 or e-mail ewhite@uafortsmith.edu.

Jazz Catz
The Jazz Catz, a select, auditioned ensemble under the direction of Don Bailey, is recognized as the state's most outstanding vocal jazz ensemble. They have performed with Manhattan Transfer and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Other recent performances include the Mid-America Jazz Festival and the South Central Region Conference of the International Association for Jazz Education. They have worked with and been praised by noted vocal jazz arrangers Paris Rutherford, Michele Weir, Phil Mattson, and others. For more information about the Jazz Catz, please contact Professor Bailey at 479-788-7554 or by e-mail dbailey@uafortsmith.edu.

Symphonic Band

Jazz Band

the UA Fort Smith Jazz Band, under the direction of Don Bailey, continues to perform high-energy shows for sell-out crowds of more than 1,000 people. The group has performed with the New York Voices, Dizzy Gillespie, Rolling Stones saxophonist Ernie Watts, and many more world-renowned artists. The band takes pride in covering a full spectrum of jazz music, from vintage to contemporary styles. The band performs four major concerts a year in addition to Noon Brown Bag lunch concerts, and at other events in the community. More information is available by contacting Professor Don Bailey at 479-788-7547 or e-mail dbailey@uafortsmith.edu.

Lions Athletic Band

The Lions Athletic Band is a select group of 40-50 musicians that perform at all Men's and Women's Home Basketball games. The Lions Athletic Band is open to audition to all university students. The Lions Athletic Band is under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella. For additional information, please contact Dr. Zacharella at 479-788-7972 or e-mail azachare@uafortsmith.edu.

Brass Ensemble

Woodwind Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble