The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is a vital unit within the School of Visual and Performing Arts in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The department offers a balanced program of academic courses and performance opportunities including music theory, composition, music history, pedagogy, appreciation, choirs/ensembles and individual applied lessons, all administered by dedicated, expert faculty. A performance audition and theory placement assessment is required.<br><br>Large instrumental ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, the Screaming Eagles Marching Band, the Wind Ensemble, and the Symphonic Band. The jazz program includes the Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and jazz combos. Concert Choir (SATB), Choral Union (SATB), and the Treble Chorus (SSA) provide students with opportunities to sing in many styles and genres. Students enhance their performance skills through chamber music groups such as the brass and woodwind quintets, a percussion ensemble, a small contemporary vocal ensemble and two Korean Percussion ensembles. All organizations have toured locally, nationally and internationally. The Jazz Orchestra, Concert Choir, Korean Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble have been invited to perform at state and regional music conferences. All UW-La Crosse students are welcome to audition and perform in any music ensemble regardless of the student's major.