See "Ensemble Policies," p. 332, for other information.
558-10500 - - - Wind Ensemble - - - LA
A select wind and percussion ensemble with an active program of concerts scheduled throughout the school year. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Class meeting: Five hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-10600 - - - Concert Band - - - LA
A wind and percussion ensemble open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-10700 - - - Symphonic Band - - - LA
A wind and percussion ensemble open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-10800 - - - Choir - - - LA
A select choral ensemble with an active performance schedule. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. A commitment for both fall and spring semesters is required. Class meeting: Five hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-10900 - - - Chorus - - - LA
A large choral ensemble open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-11000 - - - Women's Chorale - - - LA
A choral ensemble open to all female college students who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. A commitment for both fall and spring semesters is required. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-11100 - - - Symphony Orchestra - - - LA
The orchestra is open to any college student who can qualify by audition. An active program of concerts is scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Five hours per week. 0-1 credit. (F-S)
558-11200 - - - String Orchestra - - - LA
A select string ensemble open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-11300 - - - Madrigal Singers - - - LA
A select vocal chamber ensemble with an active performance schedule. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-11400 - - - Contemporary Chamber Ensemble - - - LA
The rehearsal and performance of chamber music written in the 20th century, with emphasis on recently composed works. Prerequisites: Audition. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-11500 - - - Guitar Ensemble - - - LA
Performance situations for small guitar ensembles of varying combinations. Open for 1 credit to any nonmajor who can qualify by audition. Required of all junior and senior guitar majors, though freshmen and sophomore majors may also participate. Class meeting: One hour per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-11700-558-11800 The Pianist as Collaborator - - - LA
Survey of the diverse skills and roles of pianists in their work with other musicians. Develops initial skills needed in vocal and instrumental accompanying, score reduction, sight-reading, transposition, and work with conductors. Required of all keyboard majors. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 1 credit. (F-S)
558-11900 - - - Jazz Laboratory - - - LA
Experience in jazz ensemble playing. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Several concerts are scheduled each year. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-12100 - - - Chamber Orchestra - - - LA
A select chamber orchestra open to any college student who can qualify by audition. An active schedule of concert appearances is maintained throughout the year. Class meeting: Three hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-12300 - - - Brass Choir - - - LA
Study, rehearsal, and performance of standard brass choir literature and orchestral works. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-12500 - - - Vocal Jazz Ensemble - - - LA
A select jazz chamber ensemble for singers and instrumentalists. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. An active program of concerts is scheduled each semester. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-12700 - - - Percussion Ensemble - - - LA
Ensemble experience and exposure to contemporary percussion literature. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. Open to any college student who can qualify by audition. Class meeting: Four hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-21700-558-21800 Accompanying Master Class - - - LA
Performance class in accompanying skills and literature. Focuses on specific concerns with regard to accompanied literature, including stylistic interpretation of vocal music of varying languages and periods, as well as instrumental works representative of varying styles, instrument families, and genres. Required of all piano performance majors. Open to others by permission of instructors. Class meeting: One hour per week. Prerequisites: 558-11700-558-11800. 1 credit. (F-S)
558-32100 - - - Chamber Music - - - LA
Study, rehearsal, and performance of a broad spectrum of chamber music by selected ensembles. Normally not open to freshmen. Class meeting: One hour of coaching and a minimum of two hours of rehearsal per week. 0-0.5 credit. (F-S)
558-40300-558-40400 Piano Ensemble - - - LA
Study and performance of music for piano four hands, one and two pianos, and eight hands, two pianos. Required of all piano majors in the performance and 4½-year programs, though open to other graduate and undergraduate piano majors. Class meeting: Two hours per week. 0-0.5 credit for music majors; 1 credit for non-music majors. (F-S)
558-41700 - - - Piano/Instrumental Duo - - - NLA
A performance master class focusing on literature for piano and instrument. Students enroll as a performance team and remain together for the semester. Appropriate literature is chosen in consultation with the course professor and major teachers. Students prepare assigned literature for class performance and critique. Satisfactory completion of this course satisfies one semester (0.5 credits) of chamber music requirement. Class meeting: One hour per week. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1 credit. (F-S)
558-41800 - - - Piano/Vocal Duo - - - NLA
A performance master class focusing on literature for piano and voice. Students enroll as a performance team and remain together for the semester. Appropriate literature is chosen in consultation with the course professor and major teachers. Students prepare assigned literature for class performance and critique. Satisfactory completion of this course satisfies one semester (0.5 credits) of chamber music requirement. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1 credit. (F-S)
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