The Department sponsors a variety of performing ensembles, which are open to all university students. Students may enroll in these ensembles and earn General Education credits as well. Vocal groups include the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Singing Sirens (Women's Chorale), Meistersingers (Men's Chorus), Vocal Jazz, and Opera Workshop. The Department also collaborates with the Theatre/Dance Department in an annual musical theatre production of an opera, operetta or Broadway musical. Instrumental groups include the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Whitewater Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, University Band, Jazz Ensembles, Alternative Strings Ensemble, Brass Ensembles, Woodwind Choirs, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combos, SONICT (new music ensemble), and various chamber groups. All provide rich and varied musical experiences and the opportunity to meet and perform with many talented musicians.