Applied Music
Private and class instruction are available to students of all majors
except for students taking lessons with adjunct faculty. Only music
majors and minors, who are enrolled in Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble
or Sinfonia may take private lessons from adjunct faculty. This does
not include piano students taking lessons from the piano adjunct faculty.
An extra fee will be charged for private lessons. Applied music lessons
continue through the winter session, but at half the credit offered
in the fall and spring semesters. For purposes of fulfilling the music
core requirements in applied music, two winter sessions equal one semester.
Music Ensembles (MUS)
Ensembles continue through the winter session, but at half the credit
offered in the fall and spring semesters. For purposes of fulfilling
the music core requirements in ensembles, two winter sessions equal
one semester.
- MUS-121.1 or MUS-321.1 Sinfonia
Large string ensemble performing
works for string orchestra from the Baroque through 20th century repertoire.
This group may be
augmented by winds. The Sinfonia will serve as the core ensemble when
collaborating with chorus and soloists to perform choral masterworks.
- MUS-122 or MUS-322
Concert Band
Open to all students with high school
band experience. A wide variety of music is rehearsed and performed
in three concerts. (December, February,
and May).
- MUS-124 or MUS-324 Jazz Ensemble
Two hours of rehearsal weekly and public
performance of the best in jazz ensemble literature. Open to all
students who possess adequate
technique and experience.
- MUS-125 or MUS-325 Chamber Ensemble
Small
organizations on a less formal basis such as string trios and quartets,
woodwind ensembles and brass.
- MUS-126 or MUS-326 Chorale
An ensemble seeking the finest in vocal and
musical talent on campus. The Chorale strives to present a varied
program of choral music at
the highest possible performance level.
- MUS-128 or MUS-328 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
A performing ensemble comprised
of students who possess an appropriate
level of vocal technique and musicianship. Study will include vocal
jazz literature and jazz concepts with an emphasis on improvisation.
Three hours of rehearsal per week and public performances.