Department of Performance Music
Students and community musicians of all abilities are welcome to join.
Music at Keystone
Being a part of a musical ensemble creates an incredible sense of belonging where you will become part of a team. It takes every singer and every musician to create that big sound that emerges from the group during a performance.
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
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Keystone College Holiday Concert 2024: The Sunlight in Winter
The Keystone College Department of Performance Music is proud to present this video recording of our Winter Holiday Concert as a gift to our community, and in furtherance of our mission to support music education and performance in the region.
Thanks in part to the generous grant provided by the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant, we are thrilled to bring our music of the season into your homes through January 2. Originally recorded on December 8 by Longfooter Productions, it is our hope that this video can add joy and music to your holiday celebrations.
Just as without our collections that evening for charitable groups in the area, we are so happy to be able to present this gift to all who support us, and hope that you will join us for our next live concert on Sunday, March 2.
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.
Being a part of a musical ensemble creates an incredible sense of belonging where you will become part of a team. It takes every singer and every musician to create that big sound that emerges from the group during a performance.
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.
Join Performance 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.
All of the ensembles within the Keystone College Department of Performance Music are presented with no tuition, auditions, or fees.
Typical rehearsal times are:
- Tuesdays: Symphonic Band 7-8:30 p.m. / Chorale 8:30-9:15 p.m.
- Wednesdays: Jazz Ensembles 7-9 p.m.
- Thursdays: Drumline 1-2 p.m.
Email music@keystone.edu for more details.
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.
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!