Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

MUSICThe Sherman Symphony Orchestra,sponsored jointly by the college andSherman Musical Arts, Inc., is a volunteerand professional organization ofapproximately 65 members, which performsworks from the standard classicalorchestral repertoire in five subscriptionconcerts. It also joins with localand college choral groups for performancesof larger concerted works andinvites guest soloists for concertos.The Austin College A Cappella Choir, aselect group of approximately 50 singers,makes frequent concert appearancesand tours; all types of music areincluded in its repertoire, but specialemphasis is placed on sacred musicand the ability to embrace the widestvariety of styles.The College Chorale is an ensembleof women’s voices, which performsseveral times each semester and takesoccasional tours. Founded to providea substantive choral experience forall students, regardless of past vocalexperience, the chorale also providespreparatory ensemble experience whilemaintaining the highest standards ofliterature and performance.The Austin College Consort is a highlyselect vocal ensemble of 10-12 voicesthat prepares and performs highly advanceda cappella vocal jazz literature.Membership is by invitation and mayinclude a competitive blending audition.Concurrent participation in the ACappella Choir is required.The Quartette is a small men’s ensemblethat performs SATB and TTBBarrangements of classical, barbershop,doo-wop, and jazz standards. Membershipis by invitation only when openingsoccur, and members also mustsing in the Austin College A CappellaChoir.Woodwind Ensembles, Brass Ensembles,and Chamber Orchestra consistof performing groups varying in sizethat specialize in chamber music fromthe Renaissance through contemporaryperiods. The standard as well as lesserknownworks for each medium arecovered, stressing ensemble techniquesand performance practices appropriatefor the period under consideration.Several on-campus and off-campusrecitals are given each year, includingguest appearances at other collegesand universities.001a Austin College A Cappella Choir001b Austin College Chorale002 Sherman Symphony Orchestra003 Concert Band004a AC Consort004b Quartette005 Jazz Ensemble006 Opera Workshop007 Woodwind Ensemble008 Brass Ensemble009 Chamber OrchestraPHILOSOPHYKaránn Durland, chair; Mark Hébert,Roderick StewartJames H. Ware (Emeritus)A major in philosophy consists of aminimum of nine approved coursecredit units in philosophy, including Philosophy110, 220, 225, 230, 495 andtwo additional courses numbered 300 orabove. Philosophy 105 may count towardthe major if not taken after any philosophycourse numbered 200 or above.Students wishing to pursue graduatework in philosophy should considercompleting eleven credits in philosophyin consultation with philosophy faculty.A combined major in religious studiesand philosophy is available for studentswhose personal or professional interests130 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION