UG Course Descriptions

Ensemble open to students of all disciplines and voice ranges (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Participation fulfills large/primary ensemble requirement for students whose primary concentration is voice, guitar, or piano. (Offered fall and spring semesters)

Chamber Choir is a small ensemble open to all voices (SATB). Students explore an advanced repertory from a wide range of stylistic periods and cultures. Special focus is given to aural, vocal, and aesthetic elements, choral analysis, rehearsal technique, and performance. This small ensemble is open by permission of the instructor only, normally by audition. Students must show proficiency in reading music and singing with proper choral tone.

Participation in Piano Ensemble will enhance piano skills for accompanying, sight reading, playing duets and literature for multiple pianos. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
(Offered fall and spring semesters)

This ensemble is the male vocal performance organization. It is open to male students of all disciplines in the university community. The Men’s Glee Club will perform a diverse repertoire of music ranging from the classics to spirituals to more popular songs. Fulfills small ensemble requirement. (Offered fall and spring semesters)

Ensemble open to all students who qualify by audition. Participation fulfills large/primary ensemble requirement for students whose primary performance area is an orchestral stringed instrument. (Offered fall and spring semesters)

Ensemble designed to provide performing experience for instrumentalists majoring in violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Open to all students by audition. Fulfills small ensemble requirement. (Offered fall and spring semesters)

Ensemble provides opportunities to rehearse and perform standard Woodwind Trio and Quintet literature. Open to all students by audition. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
(Offered fall and spring semesters)

Open to students of all disciplines, this ensemble provides performing experience for instrumentalists majoring in brass, woodwind, and percussion. Participation fulfills large/primary ensemble requirement for students whose primary instrumental area is woodwind, brass, or percussion. Open to all students by audition.
(Offered fall and spring semesters)

Ensemble provides experience rehearsing and performing standard jazz ensemble repertoire. Open to all students by audition. Fulfills small ensemble requirement. (Offered fall and spring semesters)

Ensemble provides an opportunity to rehearse and perform flute ensemble literature in a chamber music setting. Open to all students by audition. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
(Offered fall and spring semesters)