Music at Mount Mercy

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM | Open to students and community

University Strings is a gathering of students from diverse majors to perform quality string chamber ensemble and orchestra music representing a diverse set of styles, cultures, and eras. Membership is open to Mount Mercy students and community members interested in receiving a musically rewarding experience in an all-inclusive, welcoming environment.

Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM and Wednesdays 3:30-4:50 PM | Open to students and community 

University Band is a gathering of students from diverse majors to perform high-level concert band and chamber music representing a diverse set of styles, cultures, and eras. Membership is open to Mount Mercy students and community members interested in receiving a musically rewarding experience in an all-inclusive, welcoming environment. The University Band tours high schools, community locations, and places throughout the Midwest.

Mondays 4:30-5:30 PM | Flexible around student schedules as needed

Jazz Band is open to students interested in experiencing an expert variety of jazz styles, engaging in rehearsals with other talents, and participating in annual performances both on and off-campus.

Available between the end of Fall Semester to early Spring Semester

Pep Band is open to all University Band students and performs during 3-4 events each year, including homecoming and different athletic activities. The relaxed atmosphere provides members with the opportunity to perform a variety of classic and modern pop music.

Rehearsals are arranged around student schedules.

Chamber Music opportunities are available to musicians wanting to focus their talents within a small ensemble of peers. This individual group study prepares student musicians to collectively develop collaboration, self-interpretation, and performance etiquette.

Rehearsals are arranged around student schedules. 

Liturgy Instrumentalists call forth all instrumental musicians to perform solos to their peers every other Sunday in the Chapel of Mercy. We also offer applied music lessons for organ and bells at no additional cost with our Liturgical Music Coordinator, Carolyn Sternowski. All wood and brass instrumentalists are welcome to participate to practice your craft, increase your volunteer hours, and develop your solo etiquette. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30-4:50 PM

University Choir welcomes all students from any major or discipline to perform a wide variety of choral literature for concerts on and off-campus. To join the ensemble, an audition is not required. Oftentimes, the University Choir has the pleasure of performing with Orchestra Iowa or taking an annual tour in and out-of-state. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30-3:20 PM

Jazz Connection is a vocal jazz ensemble consisting of 14-16 auditioned singers. The ensemble performs from a wide range of jazz music equipped with a sound system and the backing of a combo band.

Show Choir (Voices Electric) is a song and dance performance group consisting of 30-40 musical talents. Experience all the fun of show choir without the competition pressure. The ensemble performs twice a year on-campus and at local show choir competitions. 

Rehearsals are arranged around student schedules. 

Liturgy Singers allows interested soloists to perform during Sunday mass at the Chapel of Mercy. Students who are interested in sharing their vocal talents can contact the Liturgical Music Coordinator, Carolyn Sternowski. All vocalists are welcome to participate to practice your craft, increase your volunteer hours, and develop your solo etiquette.