Music and Arts Organizations and Activities

  • 30 North is an annual publication of artistic contributions compiled by students in the ENGL 120 – College Literary Magazine Practicum course. All students are welcome to submit poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual artwork.
  • Anime Culture Club is a club dedicated to learning more about anime culture through viewings, games, and more.
  • Big Band is standard jazz big band instrumentation. This ensemble is open to students of any major (audition required), is instructed by a faculty member, and performs standard big band literature from all periods of jazz.
  • Cardinal Athletic Band is a comprehensive, high-quality organization comprised of a marching band that averages 85-90 members annually and two basketball bands.
  • Cardinal Crochet is a chill, cozy club for crocheters of any level. 
  • Cardinal Dance Company is a student-led organization that welcomes people of all dance levels and allows all students to express themselves through dance.
  • Catalyst Creative helps artists flourish in their community by providing means for independent performance-oriented projects. 
  • Chamber Singers is our 20-voice mixed ensemble open by audition to students of all majors/grade levels. Advanced repertoire, two or more performances per semester.
  • Chorale is our large treble-voice ensemble open by voice placement to students of all majors and grade levels. Diverse repertoire, two concerts per semester.
  • Colorguard performs at home football and basketball games. We welcome individuals of all skill levels and experience, providing a supportive environment for everyone to grow and succeed.
  • Concert Choir is our large mixed-voice ensemble open by voice placement to students of all majors and grade levels. Diverse repertoire, two concerts per
    semester.
  • Concert Winds is open to students of any major; participation in HS band and director’s consent required. The band plays a wide variety of music and performs in concert throughout the year.
  • Creative Writing Club provides a laid back writing experience with no judgement whatsoever.
  • DRAW Club hosts hands-on art events for students to relax and get creative, while connecting them to workshops, competitions, campus art sales, and cross-department or club collaborations.
  • Electronic Music Showcase is open to any and all students wanting to present or perform their music.
  • Film Club is for students who enjoy making films, watching films, and/or learning about the history of film through a multitude of events.
  • Final Cut A Capella is a competitive, all-gender a-cappella group that performs on and off campus. We look for energetic, committed, teachable new members who love to sing.
  • Jazz Combo focuses on improvisation within a small jazz ensemble setting, guided by jazz faculty and spans the entire spectrum of jazz styles from traditional to contemporary. Open to students of any major.
  • Latin Jazz Ensemble immerses students in Caribbean and South American music, emphasizing ear training over written charts. Open to students of any major.
  • NCC BOOM! is your favorite wacky percussion group on campus! NCC BOOM! is an ensemble who creates music with the lovely… Boomwhackers! Come enjoy our pandemonium!
  • Opera Workshop presents opera or musical theatre selections each year, giving advanced students in-depth experiences.
  • Sonata Problem A Capella is a competitive mixed a cappella group performing at ICCA annually and hosting numerous on-campus events throughout the year.
  • Students Lost In Pottery (SLIP) is a no-experience-necessary pottery club that meets in the ceramics studio of Meiley-Swallow Hall.
  • Symphony Orchestra is open to students of all majors and performs two full concerts annually, showcasing diverse musical works. String scholarships available. Audition required.
  • The Company offers appreciation for theatre, performance, and free pizza. This is an open and inclusive space for students to come together and have fun.
  • Tonacity A Capella is a treble a cappella group designed for passionate singers focused on performing memorable, fun pieces and creating a positive, uplifting environment for music.
  • Underground Swing Dance teaches basic and advanced steps of swing dance while you meet new people and host seasonal dances to use the moves you learn!
  • Untitled! is an experimental performance group modeling Chicago’s Neofuturists, specializing in short-form creativity. Tackling any genre, we pride ourselves on our student-written, student-performed commotion.
  • Vocal Jazz Ensemble focuses on improvisation within a vocal ensemble context.
  • Voices of Praise Gospel Choir provides worship through traditional African-American gospel music.