Albertson College of Idaho
Albertson College of Idaho
2006 - 2007 Catalog

Applied Music and Music Ensembles

Applied Music

Private instruction is 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-125-05 / MUS-325-05: CHAMBER SINGERS (Chamber Ensemble-Vocal)
    Prerequisite: consent of instructor/audition. Chamber Singers is a highly select vocal ensemble that specializes in a cappella choral literature from the Renaissance through the 21st century.  Singers prepare music for performances on and off campus, including the annual Spring Break tour.  Auditions take place the first week of classes in fall term.  Students must enroll for three consecutive terms (fall, winter, and spring); contact the instructor for eligible exceptions.  Members are responsible for the purchase of ensemble performance attire.
  • MUS-126 or MUS-326 Chorale
    Prerequisite: consent of instructor/audition.  The ACI Chorale is the college's oldest select choral ensemble, and enjoys a long tradition of musical excellence in the Pacific Northwest.  This large, mixed-voice ensemble prepares choral literature of varying periods and styles, and aims to enrich the campus and community through music specifically composed for large ensembles.  Auditions take place the first week of classes in fall term.  Students must enroll for three consecutive terms (fall, winter, and spring); contact the instructor for eligible exceptions.  The Chorale may tour with the Chamber Singers during Spring break.  Members are responsible for the purchase of ensemble performance attire.
  • MUS-128 or MUS-328 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    Prerequisite: consent of instructor/audition. The ACI Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a highly select vocal ensemble that specializes in Vocal Jazz Music with an emphasis on jazz improvisation.  Singers and the accompanying rhythm section instrumentalists prepare music for performances on and off campus, including the annual ACI Invitation Vocal Jazz Festival and an annual tour.  Auditions take place the first week of classes in fall term.  Students must enroll for three consecutive terms (fall, winter, and spring); contact the instructor for eligible exceptions.  Members are responsible for the purchase of ensemble performance attire.