COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS – Music Ensembles
MUS 700 – Instrumental Ensembles: 0.5 credit
Special instrumental groups may be formed if there is sufficient interest. For credit or non-credit. Admission by approval of the instructor.
MUS 701 – Guitar Ensemble: 0.5 credit
Guitar Ensemble is open to both music majors and non-music majors with a background and interest in electric or acoustic guitar. This organization fulfills the required ensemble credits for guitar students enrolled in all three music major programs. The ensemble will perform on campus throughout the academic year. Course may be taken for credit or non-credit and admission is by approval of instructor.
MUS 703 – Orchestra: 0.5 credit
An instrumental ensemble organized primarily to accompany the choral ensembles for concerts on and off campus. This group is open to students, faculty, and staff by invitation, audition, or permission from the director. Ensemble may be taken for credit or audit.
MUS 705 – Piano Ensemble: 0.5 credit
Offered to advanced piano majors by permission of instructor. Participants will explore and perform classical repertoire written for two pianists (four hands). The repertoire will be varied to include music for one piano, as well as music for two pianos. Music majors receive secondary ensemble credit.
MUS 710 – Brass Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An ensemble open to all brass students. The organization will perform standard brass literature and some sacred pieces.
MUS 711 – Concert Choir: 0.5 – 1 credit
The touring choir of the college. Vocalists, accompanists and instrumentalists are selected by audition and must be academically eligible to participate. Enrollment in fall semester requires a 1-year commitment since tours are scheduled throughout the year. Students are required to purchase their own attire. Non-music majors may take Concert Choir for up to one credit; music majors for 0.5 credit only.
Prerequisite: audition and concurrent enrollment in MUS 751.
Fee: $80
MUS 720 – Woodwind Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An ensemble with flexible instrumentation. Group performs standard Woodwind Quintet, Quartet or Trio literature as well as sacred pieces.
MUS 721 – Accompanying Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An ensemble open to music majors whose primary instrument is the piano. Participants will be required to accompany vocal and instrumental students in the context of private lessons and on-campus recitals. Music majors receive ensemble credit for their participation and may enroll up to four semesters.
MUS 730 – Madrigals: 0.5 credit
A small mixed choral ensemble open to all students by audition. Music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras will be featured.
Fee $60
MUS 731 – Percussion Ensemble: 0.5 credit
Percussion Ensemble is open to both music majors and non-music majors with a background and interest in percussion. This organization fulfills the required ensemble credits for percussion students enrolled in all three music major programs. The ensemble will perform on campus throughout the academic year. Course may be taken for credit or non-credit and admission is by approval of instructor.
MUS 740 – Opera Workshop: 0.5 credit
A small ensemble allowing students to participate in a variety of scenes, focusing on diction, acting, movement, and staging.
Fee $60
MUS 741 – Men’s Vocal Ensemble: 0.5 credit
A small vocal ensemble performing a variety of sacred, contemporary and gospel music. This ensemble performs on and off-campus and may be taken for credit or non-credit.
Prerequisite: Permission from instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUS 711.
MUS 742 – Women’s Vocal Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An ensemble devoted to performing a variety of classical, sacred, contemporary and gospel music. This group performs on or off-campus and may be taken for credit only.
Prerequisite: Permission from instructor or Department Chair and concurrent enrollment in MUS 711.
MUS 751 – University Choir: 0.5 credit
A non-touring choir formed for participation in chapel services, special on-campus events, and occasional off-campus events. Students are required to purchase their own attire. Open to students and non-students for credit or non-credit.
Fee: $80
MUS 761 – String Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An ensemble open to violinists, violists, cellists and string bass players. This organization will fulfill the required ensemble credits for string students enrolled in all three music major programs. This ensemble will perform on campus throughout the academic year. Course may be taken for credit or non-credit and admission is by approval of instructor.
MUS 771 – Wind Ensemble: 0.5 credit
An instrumental organization open to all students. The band presents concerts in the college chapel, area churches and provides music for college events, e.g., college sports events. For credit or non-credit. Admission by approval of the instructor.
Fee: $35
MUS 781 – Handbell Ensemble: 0.5 credit
Handbell Ensemble includes an introduction to handbell ringing, performances, and procedures for creating a handbell choir. The class is open to both music majors and non-music majors with an interest in handbells and includes weekly rehearsals and several on- and off-campus performances. Course may be taken for credit or non-credit and admission is by approval of instructor.
MUS 791 – Gospel Choir: 0.5 credits
This ensemble is a journey through the genre of gospel music in America. From its birth in the early 1930s, the journey will include traditional spirituals and hymns through the modern gospel music of the 21st century. The gospel choir is open to all students, including non-music majors and will travel approximately twice per month. Instrumentalists will be selected based on audition.
Fee: $30