2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Course Descriptions • 424MUEN 354 Pep BandThis course is a small instrumental ensemble of no more than 20 performers that performs music suitable forhome football events. May not be used to fulfill any curricular ensemble requirement in the conservatory. Auditionrequired. One credit.MUEN 361 Brass EnsemblesThis course consists of small brass ensembles, mainly brass quintets, coached by faculty members of the brassfaculty. Membership on a yearly basis. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 362 Woodwind EnsembleThis course consists of various ensembles of woodwind instruments in diverse groupings whose repertoireincludes standard quartets and quintets. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 363 String Chamber EnsembleThis course is the preparation and performance of standard string ensemble literature (duo, string trio, piano trio,string quartet, piano quartet, etc.). Audition required. One credit.MUEN 364 Saxophone EnsembleThis course consists of one or more student saxophone quartets that are formed each semester to performstandard quartet literature from the French, German, and American schools. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 365 Flute EnsembleThis course is an ensemble performing music for flute groups of varying size. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 366 Guitar ConsortIn this course, students will perform repertoire expressly composed or arranged for guitar duo, trio, or quartet.Enrollment is limited and each student will be expected to assume total responsibility for one part. Auditionrequired. One credit.MUEN 367 Cello EnsembleThis course is an ensemble performing original compositions and transcriptions for homogeneous cello ensemble.Audition required. One credit.MUEN 368 Chamber MusicThis course is the preparation and performance of representative unconducted chamber works for three or moreinstruments. Placement in ensembles will be at the discretion of the Chamber Music Coordinator and approval ofthe division chair. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 371 Jazz Combo EnsembleJazz combos are designed to expand upon the student’s improvisation and interpretive skills in a jazz chambermusic setting. Emphasis will be placed on standard repertoire from the swing era up to the present. Studentarrangements are encouraged. Particular attention will be focused on ear-training and listening skills with respect tochord/scale recognition in improvisation. The students may also be required to memorize some or all of therepertoire. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 372 World Music EnsembleThis course is contextual study, rehearsal, and performance of vocal and instrumental music primarily associatedwith indigenous, non-Western music traditions. Audition required. One credit.MUEN 375 Jazz Combo: Improvisation LaboratoryThis course is a small ensemble with the emphasis on development of performance and improvisational skills. Noaudition required. One credit.MUEN 378 Harp EnsembleThis course is the study and performance of compositions and transcriptions for harp ensemble to develop theensemble skills of harp students. Study of orchestral excerpts is included. Audition required. One credit.