Ensembles

All music majors enrolled in degree-track applied lessons are required to enroll in the appropriate major ensemble. Appropriate ensembles are:

  • Voice - MUEN 1141 Concert Choir
  • Winds and Percussion - MUEN 1121 Concert Band
  • Strings - MUEN 1122 Concert Orchestra
  • Piano - MUEN 1136 Piano Accompanying
  • Guitar - MUEN 1135 Classical Guitar Ensemble

Exceptions and substitutions may be granted with the joint consent of the department chair, the ensemble director and the student's applied instructor. Music major students are highly encouraged to further develop their solo and ensemble skills by enrollment in a chamber ensemble specific to their applied study (Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Singer's Theater, etc.). All ensemble courses grant one hour of credit each semester.

Non-majors are invited to audition for any of the following ensembles: Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Orchestra, Piano Accompanying, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensembles, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, Singer's Theater, Jazz Combo, String Ensembles, Classical Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble and Woodwind Ensembles.