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Ensemble
Departmental ensembles are open to all students on the basis of one hour per semester of participation
in each ensemble, except as noted. Neither MUS 128 nor MUS 129 may count for the
music majors or minor. All classes in this section may be repeated for credit.
111. Opera Workshop. Study, staging, and performance of standard and contemporary operatic
works. P—POI.
112. Collegium Musicum Instrumental. Ensemble stressing the performance practices and the
performance of music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras.
113. Orchestra. Study and performance of orchestral works from the classical and contemporary
repertoire. P—Audition.
114. Collegium Musicum Vocal. Ensemble stressing the performance practices and the performance
of music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. P—Audition.
115. Concert Choir. Select touring choir of forty-five voices which performs a variety of choral
literature from all periods. P—Audition.
116. Choral Union. A large, mixed chorus which performs a variety of choral literature from all
periods. P—Audition.
118. Wind Ensemble. Study and performance of music for mixed chamber ensemble of winds,
brass, and percussion. P—Audition.
119. Symphonic Band. (1h) Study and performance of music for symphonic band. Meets once
weekly for ninety minutes. Performs on campus.
120. Small Chamber Ensemble. Study and performance of music for small ensemble. Performers
are strongly urged to participate in a larger ensemble as well. P—POI.
a. percussion ensemble e. brass
b. flute choir f. woodwind
c. string g. guitar
d. saxophone h. mixed
121. Jazz Ensemble. Study and performance of written and improvised jazz for a twenty-member
ensemble.
128. Athletic Band I. Performs at most football games and men’s and women’s home basketball
games. Meets twice weekly. Regular performances on and off campus. Fall.
129. Athletic Band II. (0.5h) Performs at men’s and women’s home basketball games, and at
the spring football game. Class held once weekly. Meets from the beginning of the semester to
spring break. P—MUS 128 or POI.
Performance Study
Courses in individual instruction are open to students with the permission of the instructor on
a space available-basis. Students in individual instruction who do not have basic knowledge of
notation and rhythm are advised to enroll in MUS 104 either prior to or in conjunction with individual
instruction. (See the fee section of this bulletin for specific information regarding cost.)
All classes in this section may be repeated for credit unless noted.
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