Department of Performance Music
Students and community musicians of all abilities are welcome to join.
Music at Keystone
Do you love to sing or play an instrument, but don’t want to major in music? The Keystone College Performance Music offerings are available to allow you to belong to one of the largest and most successful campus organizations here at the college. With typically over 100 musicians, we offer you the opportunity to not only create meaningful musical moments, but to connect with other students and build friendships while here at Keystone.
Performance Music at Keystone College includes exciting opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists of all ability levels. The various instrumental and vocal ensembles at Keystone are completely free, with no audition, fees, or tuition necessary. Keystone’s musicians are primarily college students, but we are proud to welcome adult community musicians and select high school upperclassmen to join our ensembles.
Performance Music
- 570-945-8599
- music@keystone.edu
- Location: Theatre in Brooks
The Keystone College music ensembles’ performances are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier Partners for the Arts. Promotion funded in part by the Wyoming County Room Tax Fund and the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau.
Music Scholarships
The Keystone College Department of Performance Music awards six donor-funded scholarships.
In order to qualify, a student must currently be a member of the KC Performance Music ensembles in good standing, or plan to be, upon entering the College as a first-year student. Interested students – both incoming and current – should apply by July 14. Students should read the application carefully to determine eligibility.
Jazz Night at the Eckel Family Pavilion:
The Keystone College Department of Performance Music will present a Jazz Night at the Eckel Family Pavilion on Sunday, July 23, at 7 p.m. The family-friendly and free event will feature music by the Keystone College Jazz Ensemble.
Seating will be available and individuals are also welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. In addition to music, guests can enjoy food and beverages available for purchase and free s’mores for children attending.
Special thanks to the Kukuchka family of Tunkhannock for their generous sponsorship of this performance!
For more information, email music@keystone.edu or call 570-945-8599.
The Keystone College Department of Perfomance Music Jazz Ensemble Experience 2023
- Would you like to play with the KC Jazz Ensemble this summer?
- Does your distance to campus or schedule prevent you from playing with us in the fall?
- Do you play an instrument not “normally” associated with jazz ensembles?
- Are you a vocalist who would like to sing with a 30+ piece big band?
- Would you like to learn from world class jazz clinicians, all for FREE?
Join us this July! Click here to apply.
Camp Dates:
Sunday, July 16m 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, July 23, 7 p.m. – Outdoor concert at the Eckel Family Pavilion
Wednesday, July 26, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, July 30, 7 p,m – Outdoor Concert at Creekside Gardens
Instrumental Ensembles
- Symphonic Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- KC Drumline
- Chamber Ensembles
- Athletic Band
- KC Jazz Combo
- Brass Quintet
Vocal Ensembles
- The Chorale at Keystone
- The Keystone College Chamber Singers
- The KC Vocal Jazz Ensemble
- Solo Vocal Opportunities
All Keystone College student musicians receive:
- Free individual weekly lessons
- Free instrument repair whenever possible
- Frequent social gatherings / meals together
- Instruments are provided when needed (either college-owned or donated / loaned)
- All musical supplies are provided to them (reeds, valve oil, etc.)
- All summer music camps are free for Keystone students
- Winter / Summer Session Offerings (clinics, workshops, etc.)
- Travel opportunities
Student-musicians Briana Welch, Kayla Grzech, Michael Green, and Dylan Cummings represented Keystone College at the 74th annual Pennsylvania Intercollege Honors Band Festival at Shippensburg University and performed with over 100 musicians, amongst 22 colleges, including such fine institutions as Carnegie Melon University, The University of Scranton, Albright College, and Mansfield University.
FAQs - Check out the most frequently asked questions.
Are there any fees involved?
No! No $$
Is this a class I have to sign up for?
No! The Keystone Bands currently operate as a Student Activity.
Will I have to audition?
No! Everyone is eligible to perform with us. We will help you EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T PRACTICED IN MONTHS OR YEARS. Important to remember, is that once you start, you will be expected improve your abilities… but your only competition is yourself!
Do I need my own instrument?
You can use your own instrument if you have one. We will even find a place for you to store it on campus if need be. However, if you DON’T have an instrument, don’t let that discourage you. Instruments can be provided.
Do I have to participate in all 3 ensembles?
We would LOVE for you to be a part of all three ensembles, but if you can’t, you can pick and choose the right ensemble(s) for you. However, travel opportunities planned for the future may be reserved for only those students that participate in more than one of the ensembles.
Is rehearsal mandatory?
Yes! We need you regularly attend rehearsal in order to perform to the best of our abilities.
How many performances will there be?
Four concert performances are planned for each academic year and the Keystone Athletic band will, of course, perform at various Keystone athletic events.
But I play strings / guitar /only sing / harmonica / etc…
That’s okay! We’ll find a role for you, and we’re always looking for jazz vocalists!
How do you ensure the safety of minors on campus?
Keystone College has an existing system in place for high school athletic camps, art festivals, etc. and we will as well. We will have parent / guardian consent form, background checks for volunteers, basic health forms, and campus security involved in keeping students safe!