Director of Performance Programs Barbara Schubert spearheads the instrumental ensemble program at UChicago, which includes two orchestras, a symphonic wind ensemble, and a percussion ensemble. Instrumentalists may also participate in the South Asian and Middle East Music Ensembles; in the Jazz X-tet and Jazz Combo; and in smaller instrumental ensembles through the department’s Chamber Music Program. Pianists can receive individual coaching through the Piano Studies Program.