Participation in a major ensemble is required of full-time music students each long semester, except when student teaching. Major ensembles are as follows:
- For vocal and keyboard (vocal emphasis) students: MULB 1170 (A Cappella Choir) or MULB 1172 (Grand Chorus) (Placement by audition)
- For wind, keyboard (instrumental emphasis) and percussion students: MULB 1175 (Marching Band, fall semester) and MULB 1177 (Symphonic Band, spring semester)
- For Piano Performance students: Any of the ensembles listed above.