Performance Groups

The William Jessup University Choir & Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Ruscica performs the best of choral literature to audiences all over Placer County. Each year the group records a full length album and performs at a variety of venues including WJU events and concerts, local area churches, as well as seasonal concerts. University Choir & Orchestra is open to all WJU students and may be repeated for credit.

Crossroads is a high-energy, worship focused group of 10 students with a grassroots feel and tight harmonies.  With auditions held each Spring, Crossroads travels the Northern California area throughout the school year leading worship and performing many original songs and arrangements for various churches, high schools and community events.

For booking, please email slewis@jessup.edu

Master Works Chorale provides students with performance group experience  centered in traditional choral repertoire. The group emphasis is on rehearsal and performance of works drawn from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. The Master Works Chorale is open to all William Jessup University students regardless of major. The Chorale performs approximately three times each semester.

The WJU Community Wind Ensemble is open to both WJU students and Community musicians who have a desire to continue playing their instruments after high school. Qualified High School musicians are also welcome to join with the permission of their Band Directors.

The Ensemble is designed to serve two primary functions. First, to provide a significant performing ensemble for the instrumental music students at WJU, and secondly, to provide an outlet for local musicians to join together in performing some of the great music of all time-marches, show tunes, classics, and more.