Arts & Media Clubs

  • Bluegrass Club at UVA

    Welcome to the Bluegrass Club at UVA,  though most know us as "Hoograss"! At its core, the club is about keeping the spirit of traditional bluegrass music alive among the UVA community. Hoograss is big on fostering budding musicians and cultivating talent. Think jam sessions, live shows, and recording opportunities each semester. As we grow, we aim to be a home for all sorts of musicians who play anything from folk to country to blues. The club isn't just about making music; it's about creating a community of folks from all walks of life. Whether you're a bluegrass buff or a newbie to the genre, Hoograss is your go-to place for tunes, talent, and togetherness. So, grab your instrument (or just your enthusiasm) and come on down – the more, the merrier!

  • Cavalier Symphony Orchestra

    Founded in 2016, the Cavalier Symphony Orchestra is the first and only student-run full symphony orchestra at the University of Virginia. Having grown to support two full symphonies, the Main orchestra and the smaller Philharmonic ensemble, as well as several small Chamber ensembles, CSO provides a musical home to more than 130 musicians! In addition to our semesterly concerts, CSO ensembles have performed at numerous festivals, weddings, businesses, and events around Grounds and the greater Charlottesville community.

  • Christian 'Hoos Exalt

    Christian Hoos Exalt (aka CHoosE) is UVA’s first and only Christian a cappella group. CHoosE was founded 28 years ago on the verse Josh. 24:15, “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” We choose to serve the Lord at UVA through our musicianship and love for the Lord!

  • CMB Trumpets

    The CMB Trumpets are a group united by our commitment to musical excellence, community bonding and dedication to each other. We strive to create an open, welcoming environment for all members of the Cavalier Marching Band, specifically for those in the trumpet section. We meet weekly during marching band rehearsals, and also host a variety of social events outside of band to build relationships and memories. 

  • Comics and Animation INternational Exploration

    CAINE is a club that aims to increase awareness and appreciation for comics and animation as legitimate media for art and entertainment. CAINE is the place for you to talk about your interests and share in the enthusiasm that brings fans together across genres and types of media, from Xenoblade to X-Men to Bocchi the Rock!We strongly encourage you to join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/SNwZxQ29TqWe also encourage you to sign up for emails about our weekly meetings here: https://lists.virginia.edu/sympa/subscribe/caineWe hope to see you at our meetings!

  • First Harmonics

    A co-ed a cappella group comprised of graduate students from Science and Engineering departments.

  • First Year Players

    FYP at the University of Virginia is a student-run organization dedicated to providing first years and transfer students with a safe, supportive, and fun community as they navigate putting on a show starring an entirely first year and first year transfer student cast.But if you don't fit into either of those categories, don't worry! FYP has a place for anyone, experienced or not, with a love of theater and a desire for friendship. If you're not a first year, we still invite you to join our tech team or our orchestra pit!So, whether you're a first year who's starred in many shows, a transfer who's always wanted to learn about lighting design but never did, or a fourth year who wants to pick up the triangle for the first time, FYP will be the place for you to Find Your People!

  • Flux Poetry & Spoken Word

    Flux Poetry & Spoken Word is a family of community organizers working to provide a space for the exchange of cultural interflow through poetry, music, and other forms of artistic enterprise. This is a safe space meant to lend itself into the hands of topics including race, gender, sexuality, mental illness and ability, and other politics of identity.

  • Flying Virginians

    The Flying V’s are UVA’s only rock acapella group (rockapella if you will), but don’t let that fool you! We perform a variety of genres including indie, alternative, and pop music—there’s something for everyone! Our group specializes in combining the classic rock of the past with new hits by contemporary artists, rounding out our unique and electric sound. We are an extremely tight-knit group of friends who are passionate about making music and elevating each other to reach our fullest potential as musicians and as individuals.