MUS 220 - Instrumental Ensembles

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Brass Ensemble is a flexible ensemble consisting of brass instruments. A variety of works from the literature is studied based on the proficiency of the participants. Offered at department discretion.

Chamber Ensemble is a flexible ensemble designed to work with a variety of instrumental combinations from trios through octets. A variety of works from the literature is studied based on the proficiency of the participants. Offered at department discretion.

Flute Ensemble studies and performs a variety of works from the literature based on the proficiency of the participants. Flutists selected by audition. Offered each semester.

Jazz Band rehearses and performs various styles of jazz from music of the big band era to contemporary jazz. Smaller groups can be organized from the larger group according to need and availability. Audition is required. Offered each semester.

Marching Band is an ensemble of woodwinds, brass and percussion that performs contemporary and traditional repertoire. The Marching Band performs at home football games, selected away games, and exhibitions. The band also performs for the Christmas concert at the end of the semester. Audition is required. Regular attendance for the entire semester is required. Required of instrumental music majors. Offered each Fall.

Music Ministry Experience (ensemble) is an internship coordinated with campus ministries and provides opportunities to contribute music, production, and technology skills at on- and off-campus ministry and worship events coordinated by the Office of Spiritual Formation; the Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry; or the Department of Music. This course fulfills the ministry experience requirement for music ministry track students, but does not satisfy requirements for approved major ensembles or MUS 435.

Piano Ensemble studies and performs piano duet (four hand) and piano duo (two piano) repertoire in a wide variety of styles including classical, pop, and sacred. Prerequisite: 200 level in piano. Offered at department discretion.

String Ensemble is a flexible ensemble of string instruments also utilizing woodwinds, brass and percussion as needed. A variety of works from the literature is studied based on the proficiency of the participants. Offered at department discretion. 

Symphonic Band is a concert band consisting of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The Symphonic Band performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary wind band music. Audition for participation is required. Offered each semester.

Wind Ensemble is an ensemble of woodwinds, brass, and percussion selected by audition. The Wind Ensemble performs more difficult traditional and contemporary wind band music. Offered at department discretion.