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MUSEN 100 University Singers (1, max. 15) VLPA
Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 200 Men's Glee Club (1, max. 15) VLPA Demorest
Non-auditioned ensemble open to all men in the campus community. Offers a number of performance opportunities throughout the year. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
MUSEN 201 Women's Chorus (1, max. 15) VLPA Demorest
Non-auditioned ensemble open to all women in the campus community. Offers a number of performance opportunities throughout the year. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
Instructor Course Description:
Amanda Huntleigh
Wendy Moy
MUSEN 300 University Symphony Orchestra (1, max. 15) VLPA
MUSEN 301 Wind Ensemble (1, max. 15) VLPA Salzman
MUSEN 302 Symphonic Band (1, max. 10) VLPA Salzman
MUSEN 303 Marching Band (2, max. 10) VLPA McDavid
MUSEN 304 Percussion Ensemble (1, max. 12) VLPA Collier
MUSEN 305 Brass Ensemble (1, max. 12) VLPA
MUSEN 306 Woodwind Ensemble (1, max. 12) VLPA Shin
MUSEN 307 Recital Choir (1, max. 15) VLPA Boers
Choir presents two recital programs per quarter, surveying a wide variety of repertoire of all styles and periods. Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 308 Guitar Ensemble (1, max. 18) VLPA Partington
Study and performance works for two, three, and four guitars and one guitar with various solo instruments or voice. Designed for guitar performance majors. Other instrumentalists may register with instructor's permission. Offered: AWSp.
MUSEN 309 Concert Band (1, max. 10) VLPA Salzman
Open for membership without audition to students from any major field of study as well as faculty and community members. This ensemble is also an outstanding forum for music majors to refine skills on primary or secondary instruments. Offered: AWSpS.
MUSEN 325 Accompanying (2, max. 30) VLPA
Instructor Course Description:
Rhonda D. Kline
MUSEN 340 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 6) VLPA
Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 345 Jazz Workshop (1, max. 12) VLPA Collier, Seales
MUSEN 346 Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 6) VLPA
MUSEN 347 Opera Chorus (1, max. 12) VLPA
MUSEN 350 University Chorale (1, max. 12) VLPA Wyers
Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 351 Chamber Singers (1, max. 15) VLPA Boers
MUSEN 361 Piano Ensemble (1, max. 3) VLPA
Study and performance of works for four hands at one or two pianos. Designed for upper-level piano majors or students with equivalent ability.
Instructor Course Description:
Craig Sheppard
MUSEN 368 Harp Ensemble (1, max. 12) VLPA
MUSEN 369 Baroque Chamber Ensemble (1, max. 18) VLPA Terry
MUSEN 375 Opera Workshop (1, max. 6) VLPA
Preparation of music theatre repertoire. Intended for the mature voice student.
MUSEN 381 Chamber Music (1, max. 18) VLPA
MUSEN 382 Opera Theatre (2, max. 6) VLPA
Public performance of roles in opera.
MUSEN 383 Collegium Musicum (1, max. 6) VLPA
MUSEN 384 Modern Music Ensemble (1, max. 6) VLPA Durand
Exploration of notation and performance problems in modern music; preparation for public performance. Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 410 Steelband (1, max. 6) VLPA
Performing and arranging techniques for the steelband, and percussion, in a variety of Caribbean and Latin American music styles, including calypso, soca, reggae, and salsa.
MUSEN 411 Gamelan Ensembles (1) VLPA Sunardi
Explores gamelan ensembles; percussion ensembles primarily associated with musical cultures on the Indonesian islands of Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok. Introduces basic playing techniques of selected styles of gamelan. Includes instruction in the instruments in a gamelan through study of compositions. Offered: AWSpS.
MUSEN 446 Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9) VLPA
Preparation and performance of material appropriate to large jazz ensemble concerts, clinics, and radio and television broadcasts. Recommended: three quarters of MUSEN 346.
MUSEN 500 University Symphony Orchestra (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 501 Wind Ensemble (1, max. 9) Salzman
MUSEN 503 Marching Band (2, max. 6) McDavid
MUSEN 504 Percussion Ensemble (1, max. 9) Collier
MUSEN 505 Brass Ensemble (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 506 Woodwind Ensemble (1, max. 9) Shin
MUSEN 507 Recital Choir (1, max. 9) VLPA
Choir presents two recital programs per quarter, surveying a wide variety of repertoire of all styles and periods. Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 508 Guitar Ensemble (1, max. 9) VLPA Partington
Study and performance works for two, three, and four guitars and one guitar with various solo instruments or voice. Designed for guitar performance majors. Other instrumentalists may register with instructor's permission. Offered: AWSp.
MUSEN 511 Gamelan Ensembles (1) VLPA Sunardi
Explores gamelan ensembles; percussion ensembles primarily associated with musical cultures on the Indonesian islands of Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok. Introduces basic playing techniques of selected styles of gamelan. Includes instruction in the instruments in a gamelan through study of compositions. Offered: AWSpS.
MUSEN 525 Accompanying (2, max. 18)
MUSEN 540 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 545 Jazz Workshop (1, max. 9) Collier, Seale, Vu
MUSEN 546 Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 547 Opera Chorus (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 550 University Chorale (1, max. 9) Wyers
Credit/no-credit only.
MUSEN 551 Chamber Singers (1, max. 9) Boers
MUSEN 561 Piano Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Study and performance of works for four hands at one or two pianos. Designed for upper-level piano majors or students with equivalent ability.
Instructor Course Description:
Craig Sheppard
MUSEN 568 Harp Ensemble (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 569 Baroque Chamber Ensemble (1) Terry
MUSEN 575 Opera Workshop (1, max. 9)
Preparation of music theatre repertoire. Intended for the mature voice student.
MUSEN 580 Sinfonietta (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 581 Chamber Music (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 582 Opera Theatre (2, max. 18)
Public performance of roles in opera.
MUSEN 583 Collegium Musicum (1, max. 9)
MUSEN 584 Modern Music Ensemble (1, max. 9) Durand
Exploration of notation and performance problems in modern music; preparation for public performance. Credit/no-credit only.
