Music-Ensemble Courses (MUS_ENS)
MUS_ENS 1841: Instrumental Ensemble
Provides experience in instrumental performance and repertory. Open to all MU students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Enrollment in Marching Band is limited to a maximum of five semesters. Sections are: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Varsity Band, Studio Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Marching Band. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: Audition
MUS_ENS 1841 - MOTR PERF 102B: Music Performance-Band
MUS_ENS 1841 - MOTR PERF 102O: Music Performance-Orchestra
MUS_ENS 1842: Choral Ensemble
Provides experience in choral performance and repertory. Open to all MU students. May be repeated for credit. Sections are: University Singers, Chamber Singers, Choral Union, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Concert Chorale, Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: audition required for all but Choral Union
MUS_ENS 1842 - MOTR PERF 102C: Music Performance-Choir
MUS_ENS 1846: Chamber Music
Preparation and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit. Sections are: String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Creative Improvisation Collective. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: Audition and instructor's consent required
MUS_ENS 1865: Opera Workshop
Study, preparation and performance of selected operatic or musical theatre work in staged or concert versions. Open to all MU students by audition. Credit arranged; may be repeated for credit. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: audition and instructor's consent
MUS_ENS 4866: Advanced Musical Theatre Performance
(same as THEATR 4460). Advances students' musical theatre performance skills through challenging repertoire and scene work. Emphasizes integration of acting, singing, and movement in polished, expressive performances suitable for live showcases.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent
MUS_ENS 8841: Instrumental Ensemble
Research, preparation and performance of instrumental compositions. May be repeated for credit. Sections and credit hours are: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Studio Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Marching Band. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: audition and instructor's consent
MUS_ENS 8842: Choral Ensemble
Research, preparation and performance of choral compositions. May be repeated for credit. Sections are: University Singers, Chamber Singers, Choral Union, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choral, Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: audition and instructor's consent
MUS_ENS 8846: Advanced Chamber Ensemble
Study, preparation and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit. Sections are: String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Creative Improvisation Collective. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-1
Prerequisites: audition and instructor's consent
MUS_ENS 8865: Advanced Opera Workshop
Study, preparation and performance of selected operatic or musical theatre works in staged or concert versions. Credit arranged; may be repeated for credit. Some sections may be graded on an S/U or A-F basis only.
Credit Hour: 0-2
Prerequisites: audition and instructor's consent