The choir rehearses and performs throughout the academic year at various events, including Montage (Family Weekend), Advent Dinner for the Roman Catholic community, Christmas Vespers and Spring Ring. In addition, the choir occasionally performs in off-campus community concerts.

One rehearsal per week; at least one concert per semester. Open by audition or permission of the director to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff, and members of the community.

One rehearsal per week; at least one concert per semester. Open to Smith and Five College students, faculty, staff and members of the community with prior instrumental experience.

The jazz ensemble performs at least one concert per semester. Favoring traditional big band instrumentation, and performing a variety of jazz styles, the ensemble is open to Smith and Five College students, as well as and members of the community (space permitting, and by permission of the instructor) with all levels of music training. Prior jazz experience is recommended but not required.

One rehearsal per week; one concert per semester. Open (subject to space) to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff. No prior experience necessary.

A symphony orchestra open to Smith and Five College students, and members of the community. The orchestra gives one concert each semester and performs at annual events such as Family Weekend and Christmas vespers.

Reserved for seniors who have been approved for Concentration in Performance. Two hours of performance lessons per week during the senior year. Credits: 8, at the completion of two semesters.