2006-2007 Academic Year - Trinity University

MUSIC
Required Performance Attendance
Each student pursuing courses toward the completion of a major or minor in music is required
to enroll in MUSC 1000 Performance Laboratory, grade option 1 (Pass/Fail). Majors must
complete a total of 7 semesters, minors a total of 4 semesters. For a passing grade the
student must attend 4 laboratory recitals and 6 other appropriate performances during the
regular semester. Appropriate performances are those given by Trinity University or guest
faculty, students, and/or ensembles.
Music Ensembles
Students majoring in music are required to participate in an appropriate music ensemble each
semester unless excused by the Department Chair. (Exception: Bachelor of Arts candidates
are strongly recommended but not required to continue after completion of their required six
credits of ensemble.) Vocal and instrumental students will participate in the large ensemble
most closely related to their applied music performance area. Keyboard students need eight
semesters of large ensembles, which may be a combination of large ensemble,
accompanying, and piano ensemble, with the approval of their keyboard instructor. Large
ensembles are Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Chorus, Trinity Choir, Jazz Ensemble,
Handbell Choir, and Orchestra. Ensembles may be repeated for credit, but no more than 8
semester hours credit may be applied toward a degree.
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Trinity Choir
The Trinity Choir, a select group of singers, is open to all students by audition at the
opening of each semester. In addition to an annual concert tour, the Choir performs
in concerts on campus and in the San Antonio area. The music performed by the
Choir includes the finest accompanied and a cappella choir music of all periods,
both sacred and secular. Open to all students by audition.
University Chorus
The University Chorus is open to all Trinity students by audition. Concert
programming includes sacred and secular choral music ranging from the 16 th
century to the present. Emphasized in this course are the development of vocal
technique, musicianship, and sight-reading skills. In addition to participation in the
Fall and Spring Choral Concerts, the University Chorus combines with the Trinity
Choir for the annual Christmas Concert and Christmas Vespers in the fall semester,
and joins the Choral Union to perform choral-orchestral masterpieces with the
Trinity Symphony Orchestra each spring.
Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers is a group that performs music of a more highly specialized
nature than that performed by the other choral organizations. Frequent
performances are given at campus and civic functions throughout the year. Open
to all students by audition.
Women’s Chorale
The Women’s Chorale is a group of singers who study choral and vocal techniques
through the preparation and performance of the wealth of literature for women’s
voices. This ensemble performs on and off campus. Open to all women by audition.
Trinity Symphony Orchestra
A full orchestra, open to all qualified string, wind, and percussion students by
audition. Standard orchestral literature, guest soloists, accompaniment of choral
and dramatic productions. Performs on and off campus. Open to all students by
audition.
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