Hopkins Center Ensembles

Resident Ensembles

Events

Eight dynamic performing groups, led by superb professional artists, offer Dartmouth students the chance to work with outstanding professionals in choral music, jazz, gospel, pop, symphonic music, wind band music and contemporary dance.

With the mentorship of resident and visiting artists, students from all corners of campus learn essential and meaningful repertoire. They create new works, collaborate with other Ensembles and play alongside outstanding resident and visiting artists.  

If you sing, play an instrument or dance, consider participating in a Hop Ensemble! 

Upcoming Ensemble Events

Upcoming Ensemble Events

DSO
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

DSO Open Dress Rehearsal

A stunning performance featuring Beethoven's Symphony no. 7 and Hummel's Fantasy for viola and orchestra.

May 04, 2024
Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra

A stunning performance featuring Beethoven's Symphony no. 7 and Hummel's Fantasy for viola and orchestra.

May 05, 2024
Dartmouth Handel Society
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Handel & Glee: Open Dress Rehearsal

The two choirs join forces with orchestra, narrator and soloists for a breathtaking performance of Arthur Honegger's symphonic psalm, "Le Roi David."

May 07, 2024
Handel Glee Spring Performance
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Handel Society & Glee Club

The two choirs join forces with orchestra, narrator and soloists for a breathtaking performance of Arthur Honegger's symphonic psalm, "Le Roi David."

May 08, 2024
Dartmouth Wind Ensemble
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble

The ensemble is back on campus to welcome guest clinician Colonel Michael Colburn in guest-conducting the concert alongside promising young female conductors.

May 11, 2024
Gospel Choir Spring Concert
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Dartmouth College Gospel Choir

Student and community vocalists share powerful messages in an uplifting performance.

May 16, 2024
Dartmouth Dance Ensemble
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Dartmouth Dance Ensemble

As spring breathes new life into the world, so do the ensemble's new works developed throughout the year.

May 24 - 25, 2024
Coast Ensemble
Performance
23/24 Hop Ensemble
Spring 2024

Coast Jazz Orchestra

The Coast's graduating seniors take the reins and call the tunes in a joyful celebration of this particular musical community.

May 25, 2024
Coast Jazz

Coast Jazz Orchestra

Coast members explore the full spectrum of jazz and creative music, from early pioneers to today's brightest voices.

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Dance Ensemble

Dance Ensemble

The Dartmouth Dance Ensemble is a professionally led performance group devoted to showcasing the talent of Dartmouth College students, staff and community members in the work of established choreographers.

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Glee Club

Glee Club

The College's premiere chorus explores vocal works ranging from classical repertoire to traditional Dartmouth College songs.

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Gospel Choir

Gospel Choir

Student and community vocalists of diverse backgrounds and beliefs join together to offer universal messages of faith, love and inspiration.

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Handel Society

Handel Society

Founded in 1807, the Handel Society is proud to be America's oldest "town-gown" choral society.

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Marching Band

Marching Band

As the Ivy League's oldest "scatter band," this spirited ensemble celebrates Dartmouth sporting events and home game victories.

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Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

Sophisticated repertoire, student soloists and sold-out houses have given the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra (DSO) a growing regional reputation for excellence in performing and programming.

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Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble

The wind orchestra explores an ever-expanding concert repertoire, ranging from chamber to symphonic works.

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