Music Ensemble Activity
   
(MUSE)

Faculty of Fine Arts

Music Ensemble Activity 1350

University Wind Orchestra I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1351

University Wind Orchestra II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1350 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1360

Orchestra I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1361

Orchestra II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1360

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1550

University Singers I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1551

University Singers II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 1550 or Music Ensemble Activity 1560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1560

Women's Chorus I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Audition - contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1561

Women's Chorus II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 1550 or Music Ensemble Activity 1560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1650

Percussion Ensemble I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in percussion and world music including African drumming and steel drums. Weekly rehearsals.

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1651

Percussion Ensemble II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in percussion and world music including African drumming and steel drums. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1650

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1660

Guitar Ensemble I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Audition - contact the Department of Music for further details

Recommended Background:
Experience playing the guitar.

Equivalent:Music Ensemble 1850 (Guitar Ensemble I) (prior to 2024/2025)

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 1661

Guitar Ensemble II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble 1660

Equivalent:Music Ensemble 1850 (Guitar Ensemble II) (prior to 2024/2025)

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2350

University Wind Orchestra III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1351 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2351

University Wind Orchestra IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2350 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2360

Orchestra III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1361

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2361

Orchestra IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2360

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2450

Collaborative Piano/Guitar - Fundamentals

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1.5-0-0

Other hours per term: 0-0-4

An introduction to the skills required to be a good collaborative artist including sight reading and quick study; preparation of vocal and instrumental scores; rehearsal techniques; and listening, voicing, and balancing. Students will practice their skills with fellow vocal and instrumental students as well as with classmates in four-hand piano literature.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music 2248 or Audition

Music Ensemble Activity 2451

Collaborative Piano/Guitar with Voice I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1.5-0-0

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

An introduction to the English and Italian literature for piano/guitar and voice, and to the musical interpretation of text. Introduction to English lyric diction and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Bi-weekly class performances with a vocal partner, bi-weekly duo coaching, and end-of-term recital.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2450

Music Ensemble Activity 2550

University Singers III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 1551 or Music Ensemble Activity 1561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2551

University Singers IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 2550 or Music Ensemble Activity 2560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2560

Women's Chorus III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 1551 or Music Ensemble Activity 1561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2561

Women's Chorus IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 2550 or Music Ensemble Activity 2560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2650

Percussion Ensemble III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in percussion and world music including African drumming and steel drums. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 1651

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2651

Percussion Ensemble IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in percussion and world music including African drumming and steel drums. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2650

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2660

Guitar Ensemble III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble 1661

Equivalent:Music Ensemble 2850 (Guitar Ensemble III) (prior to 2024/2025)

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2661

Guitar Ensemble IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble 2660

Equivalent:Music Ensemble 2850 (Guitar Ensemble IV) (prior to 2024/2025)

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2950

Jazz Ensemble I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Participatory studies in jazz performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 2951

Jazz Ensemble II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Participatory studies in jazz performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2950 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3350

University Wind Orchestra V

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. Weekly rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2351 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3351

University Wind Orchestra VI

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. Weekly rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3350 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3352

Contemporary and Electroacoustics Ensemble I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Performance of contemporary art music of the last several decades, with the possibility of performing compositions that integrate acoustic instrumental music with electroacoustic musical forms. Activities consist of studying traditional performance practices and engaging in experimental approaches that include developing new digital instruments, creating new performance paradigms, applying creative sound production techniques, and exploring a potential for new forms of musical expressivity through contemporary music.

Prerequisite(s):Audition

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3360

Orchestra V

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2361

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3361

Orchestra VI

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3360

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3450

Collaborative Piano/Guitar with Voice II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 2-0-0

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

An introduction to the literature for piano/guitar and voice in French and German. Bi-weekly class performances with a vocal partner, bi-weekly duo coaching, and end-of-term recital.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2451

Music Ensemble Activity 3451

Collaborative Piano/Guitar - Instruments

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 2-0-0

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Introduction to the literature for piano/guitar and one or two instruments (woodwinds, brass, or strings), including orchestral reductions. Bi-weekly class performances, bi-weekly coaching, and end-of-term recital.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3450

Music Ensemble Activity 3452

Contemporary and Electroacoustics Ensemble II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Performance of contemporary art music of the last several decades, with the possibility of performing compositions that integrate acoustic instrumental music with electroacoustic musical forms. Activities consist of studying traditional performance practices and engaging in experimental approaches that include developing new digital instruments, creating new performance paradigms, applying creative sound production techniques, and exploring a potential for new forms of musical expressivity through contemporary music.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3352

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3550

University Singers V

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 2551 or Music Ensemble Activity 2561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3551

University Singers VI

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 3550 or Music Ensemble Activity 3560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3560

Women's Chorus V

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 2551 or Music Ensemble Activity 2561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3561

Women's Chorus VI

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 3550 or Music Ensemble Activity 3560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3660

Guitar Ensemble V

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble 2661

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3661

Guitar Ensemble VI

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-6

Participatory studies in guitar ensemble performance, designed to enhance the skills developed in weekly lessons such as sight-reading and listening skills, and to provide the opportunity to perform unique repertoire. This course is intended both to provide a required ensemble experience for Music students enrolled in Guitar Studio, and to other students and community members who wish to be challenged by a more advanced guitar ensemble repertoire.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble 3660

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3750

Collegium Musicum I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Participatory studies in early music performance practice with a focus on the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. This ensemble's activities will include the preparation for performance of early music, making use of the Department's collection of early instruments. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3751

Collegium Musicum II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Participatory studies in early music performance practice with a focus on the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. This ensemble's activities will include the preparation for performance of early music, making use of the Department's collection of early instruments. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3750 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3870

Chamber Music I

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1-0-3

Chamber music performances with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly one-hour coachings; weekly rehearsals with supplementary rehearsals and performances as required.

Prerequisite(s):Audition – only pre-arranged ensembles may apply; contact the Department of Music for further details

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3871

Chamber Music II

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1-0-3

Chamber music performances with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly one-hour coachings; weekly rehearsals with supplementary rehearsals and performances as required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3870

Note:Subject to availability of the instructor.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 3950

Jazz Ensemble III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Participatory studies of the art of jazz performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 2951 AND
Audition

Music Ensemble Activity 3951

Jazz Ensemble IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Participatory studies of the art of jazz performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly rehearsals.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3950 AND
Audition

Music Ensemble Activity 4350

University Wind Orchestra VII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3351 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4351

University Wind Orchestra VIII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-26

Participatory studies of the art of wind ensemble performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices in connection with selected wind ensemble literature. The wind ensemble's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 4350 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4352

Contemporary and Electroacoustics Ensemble III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Performance of contemporary art music of the last several decades, with the possibility of performing compositions that integrate acoustic instrumental music with electroacoustic musical forms. Activities consist of studying traditional performance practices and engaging in experimental approaches that include developing new digital instruments, creating new performance paradigms, applying creative sound production techniques, and exploring a potential for new forms of musical expressivity through contemporary music.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3452

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4360

Orchestra VII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3361

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4361

Orchestra VIII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-15

Participatory studies in the art of orchestral performance. The Orchestra's activities consist of weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 4360

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4452

Contemporary and Electroacoustics Ensemble IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-3

Other hours per term: 0-0-18

Performance of contemporary art music of the last several decades, with the possibility of performing compositions that integrate acoustic instrumental music with electroacoustic musical forms. Activities consist of studying traditional performance practices and engaging in experimental approaches that include developing new digital instruments, creating new performance paradigms, applying creative sound production techniques, and exploring a potential for new forms of musical expressivity through contemporary music.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 4352

Note:Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4550

University Singers VII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 3551 or Music Ensemble Activity 3561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4551

University Singers VIII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Other hours per term: 0-0-10

Participatory studies in chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The University Singers' activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 4550 or Music Ensemble Activity 4560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4560

Women's Chorus VII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 3551 or Music Ensemble Activity 3561 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4561

Women's Chorus VIII

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 0-0-4

Participatory studies in women's chamber choir performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices within the chamber choir literature. The Women's Chorus activities consist of two weekly rehearsals together with such supplementary rehearsals and performances as may be arranged.

Prerequisite(s):One of Music Ensemble Activity 4550 or Music Ensemble Activity 4560 AND
Audition

Note:Also available to all qualified students on a non-credit basis.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4870

Chamber Music III

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1-0-3

Chamber music performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly one-hour coachings; weekly rehearsals with supplementary rehearsals and performances required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 3871

Note:Subject to availability of the instructor and funding.
Attendance requirement.

Music Ensemble Activity 4871

Chamber Music IV

Credit hours: 1.50

Contact hours per week: 1-0-3

Chamber music performance with a focus on historical and stylistic performance practices. Weekly one-hour coachings; weekly rehearsals with supplementary rehearsals and performances required.

Prerequisite(s):Music Ensemble Activity 4870

Note:Subject to availability of the instructor and funding.
Attendance requirement.