Applied Music, Ensembles, Education
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.
- MUS-130, MUS-230, MUS-330, MUS-430 Applied Music
Personalized private lessons on an instrument or in voice (prerequisite for voice is MUS-133). - MUS-133 Class Voice
Two hour lessons weekly for the first six weeks. Group study of the basic techniques and repertoire for the singing voice.
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.
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