Performing Arts

Directors: Mr. Justin Manwell, Mr. Alexander Davidson

Any student interested in continuing their instrumental music education on a band instrument is encouraged to register for Concert Band. This ensemble presents several concerts annually, and prepares our Academy students for the Symphony Band at the High. Concert Band is open to all interested, incoming Academy students who have at least one year of prior musical experience in a school band or private lesson setting on any of the following instruments:

• Flute/Piccolo
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Clarinet/Bass Cl.
• Saxophone (any)
• Percussion
• F Horn
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Baritone/Euph.
• Tuba

No audition is required for participation in this musical ensemble. Each student must provide and maintain his own instrument, however. (Suggested instrument rental options from music stores can be provided upon request.) For larger instruments, e.g., Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, Percussion, etc., a school instrument will be provided for use in school to avoid the necessity of transporting back and forth between home and campus.

For students with no prior musical experience interested in learning how to play the various “band” instruments, with the hopes of participating in Concert Band in the fall, must contact the department chair, Mr. Joshua James.

Cub Choir is open to all students who are interested in singing, grades 7-9. Participants will learn what it means to be a good choral musician. They will develop sound vocal technique, rehearsal etiquette, and sight-singing skills. They will explore basic music theory. Students will sing repertoire from many eras and genres. Further, they will develop musical vocabularies that will allow them to discuss music in any setting.

U of D JAZZ ORCHESTRA (UDJO) is the U of D Jesuit premiere performing ensemble, and is usually reserved for students with at least two years of musical experience at U of D Jesuit. However, if you have prior experience in a jazz band/jazz ensemble setting, contact Mr. Joshua James.

Any student interested in continuing their instrumental music education on a string instrument, i.e., Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass, is encouraged to register for String Orchestra. This ensemble presents several concerts annually, and works in collaboration with the Symphony Band to present full orchestral works to the greater Cub Community. String Orchestra is open to all interested, incoming Academy students who have at least two years of prior musical experience in a school strings or private lesson program. (Two years in a Suzuki method program would count.)

An audition is required, but for chair placement purposes only. (Please direct all audition inquires directly to Mr. Patrick Prouty, the String orchestra director. Each student must provide and maintain his own instrument. (Suggested instrument rental options from music stores can be provided upon request.) For larger instruments, e.g., Double Bass and Cello, a school instrument will be provided for use in school to avoid the necessity of transporting back and forth between home and campus.

For students with no prior musical experience interested in learning how to play the various “string” instruments, with the hopes of participating in String Orchestra in the fall, must contact Mr. Prouty.

U of D Jesuit sponsors a Fall Play  and the Spring Musical. These productions are open to all U of D Jesuit students and to female students from area high schools. Auditions are required for performers, but other students are invited to participate in a number of ways including stage crew, light crew, business crew, and orchestra.

Any student with any interest in developing or continuing their vocal music enrichment is encouraged to register for Varsity Singers. This ensemble presents several concerts annually, and participates in numerous off-campus, including annual and semi-annual tours.  Students involved in the Varsity Signers also work toward participating in our annual Spring Musical. No experience is necessary, and no audition is required.

Any student interested in continuing their instrumental music education on a band instrument is encouraged to register for symphony. This ensemble presents several concerts annually, and participates in numerous off-campus, including annual and semi-annual tours.  This ensemble also functions as the school’s Marching Band during the fall athletic season. SYMPHONY BAND is open to all interested, incoming High School (9-12) students who have at least two years of prior musical experience in a school band or private lesson setting on any of the following instruments:

• Flute/Piccolo
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Clarinet/Bass Cl.
• Saxophone (any)
• Percussion
• F Horn
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Baritone/Euph.
• Tuba

An audition is required, but for chair placement purposes only. Please direct all audition inquires directly to Mr. Joshua James. 

Each student must provide and maintain his own instrument. (Suggested instrument rental options from music stores can be provided upon request.) For larger instruments, e.g., Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bari Sax, Percussion, etc., a school instrument will be provided for use in school to avoid the necessity of transporting back and forth between home and campus.