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MUS 200 Jazz Improvisation I

Jazz improvisation I is designed for the beginning improviser to learn basic theory and style related to jazz, and to apply that through personal creativity to transcribe, develop and perform improvised solos.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Music major, music minor or permission of instructor; students must be able to read standard music notation, and must display a basic level of technical proficiency on their instrument or voice.

MUS 201 Jazz Improvisation II

Jazz Improvisation II is designed for the experienced improviser to learn more advanced jazz theory, and to apply it to improvising over more complex chord progressions.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

MUS 200 with a grade of C or better

MUS 205 Intro to Music Education, Human Development and Diversity

An introduction to music teaching and learning (K-12) with emphasis on the stages of human development and diversity.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Music education majors only.

MUS 208 Topics in Music

Topic varies as announced in the class schedule. May be repeated if content is different.

Credit Hours: 1-3

MUS 209 Field Experience Seminar

This course is taken by music education majors each semester for coordination and documentation of field experiences of all levels/types connected with music techniques, conducting, methods and final internship courses.

Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Music Education majors only.

MUS 210 Concert Recording Practicum

Through a hands-on approach, students learn the art and science of high-fidelity recording for live, acoustic music.  Content includes principles of microphone selection/placement, sound diffusion, and effective procedures for editing, mastering, and music archival.  Course requires the student to record a minimum number of scheduled events.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 2

Corequisites

MUS 269

MUS 212 Aural Skills III

A continuation of MUS 113 through sight singing and ear training techniques that is focused on further developing the student’s ability to perform and transcribe more complex rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, melodies and scale degree patterns.  Material includes increased use of chromaticism and modulation.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

C or better in MUS 113 or equivalent course, or a score of 5 on the aural subscore of the AP Music Theory Exam.

MUS 213 Aural Skills IV

A continuation of MUS 212 through sight singing and ear training techniques that is focused on developing the student’s ability to perform and transcribe advanced rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, melodies and scale degree patterns.  Material includes increased use of compositional techniques since 1900.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

C or better in MUS 212 or an equivalent course.

MUS 215 Basic Conducting

Through this course the student will develop basic baton technique and score reading skills for choral and instrumental conducting.  The format will be a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences in which students will conduct and perform for each other.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors only or permission of instructor. C or better in MUS 113 and MUS 123, or equivalent courses.

MUS 217 Musicianship for Performing Arts III

Upper-intermediate sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

MUS 117, MUS 127, MUS 118, MUS 128.

MUS 220 Music for Dance

This course is designed to give both the dancer and the choreographer the necessary tools to realize their musical needs, as well as to learn how to communicate those needs to musicians. These tools can be divided into two categories: music fundamentals and music appreciation. Students also explore ethical issues in the reproduction and use of recorded music in the studio and on the stage.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 3

MUS 222 Music Theory III

A continuation of MUS 123 that includes form and analysis of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic period forms, analysis and composition of modal and tonal counterpoint, and further understanding of chromatic harmony and enharmonicism.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

C or better in MUS 123 or an equivalent course, or a score of 5 on the nonaural subscore of the AP Music Theory Exam

MUS 223 Music Theory IV

A continuation of MUS 222 that explores the divergent theories and aesthetics of Western music since 1900, with an emphasis on the acquisition of idiomatic compositional technique through analysis, practice, and performance.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

C or better in MUS 222 or an equivalent course.

MUS 224 Pedagogy

A study of pedagogical techniques for teaching studio lessons on the elementary and intermediate levels. Techniques include teaching in traditional style and new approaches using piano labs, recordings, compact discs, computers and MIDI accompaniments. Required for performance majors.

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 225 Vocal and Choral Methods

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for vocal and choral music. Includes development of vocal and pedagogical skill sufficient to teach effective use of the voice.

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 226 String Methods

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for string instruments. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on string instruments sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.
Credit Hours: 2

MUS 228 Brass Methods

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for brass instruments. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on brass instruments sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.
Credit Hours: 2

MUS 229 Percussion Methods

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for percussion instruments. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on percussion instruments sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 230 Woodwind Methods I: Single Reeds

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for clarinet and saxophone. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on clarinet and saxophone sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 231 Woodwind Methods II: Double Reeds and Flute

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for flute, oboe and bassoon. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on flute, oboe and bassoon sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.

Credit Hours: 2

MUS 232 Guitar Methods

A fundamental study of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for guitar. Includes development of knowledge and performance ability on guitar sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups.

Credit Hours: 1

MUS 234 Music in Film and Games

Music in Film and Games is a course, open to both music majors and non-majors, with a focus on the history, aesthetics and techniques of music for cinema, games, and emerging media formats. Students will develop their ability to produce scholarly writing about music through listening, analysis, research, and critical thinking.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

MUS 235 Introduction to Rock

Introduction to Rock is a course, open to both music majors and non-majors, with a focus on the history, aesthetics and techniques of rock music, and its stylistic diversity. Students will develop their ability to produce scholarly writing about music through listening, analysis, research, and critical thinking.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

MUS 238 Music Theater Workshop

Studio/performance-oriented class focusing on musical preparation, analysis of scene/dramatic structure, incorporation of musical staging/blocking/choreography, and the development of performance techniques.

Credit Hours: 1

MUS 242 Career Development and Audition Seminar

A practicum course for Musical Theatre majors. Studio class focusing on audition preparation for the musical theatre, as well as emphasizing the business techniques required for a career in the performing arts.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Musical Theatre majors only, or permission of instructor.

MUS 243 Performance Internship

Optional elective for Musical Theatre majors. Students are auditioned for placement in performance or technical theatre internships with local entertainment organizations. Special off-campus arrangements can be made with permission of the co-directors of the Musical Theatre program.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Junior or senior standing. Musical Theatre majors only.

MUS 245 Special Project in Music

Credit Hours: 1–4

Prerequisites

consent of project director.

MUS 246 Camerata

A small, select, chamber choir of women's voices. The ensemble performs a variety of challenging choral literature from all style periods, appropriate for a collegiate level women's chamber choir.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

Prerequisites

Audition or instructor permission required.

MUS 247 Studio Lessons: Organ

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 249 Studio Lessons: Harpsichord

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 250 Studio Lessons: Piano

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 251 Studio Lessons: Voice

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 252 Studio Lessons: Flute

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 253 Studio Lessons: Oboe

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 254 Studio Lessons: Clarinet

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 255 Studio Lessons: Bassoon

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 256 Studio Lessons: Saxophone

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 257 Studio Lessons: Trumpet

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 258 Studio Lessons: French Horn

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 259 Studio Lessons: Trombone

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 260 Studio Lessons: Euphonium

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 261 Studio Lessons: Tuba

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 262 Studio Lessons: Percussion

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 263 Studio Lessons: Violin

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 264 Studio Lessons: Viola

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 265 Studio Lessons: Cello

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 266 Studio Lessons: Double Bass

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 267 Studio Lessons: Classical Guitar

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 269 Recital/Concert Attendance

Observation of guest artist, faculty, and student performances for the purpose of developing greater musicianship. Requires attendance at scheduled Department of Music events.

Credit Hours: 0

MUS 270 Composition

May be repeated for additional credit. Taught as a studio lesson, this course guides the student in the acquisition of technique and aesthetic considerations for music composition through creative work and compositional exercises. Students may enroll for 1 credit hour (25-minute weekly lesson), or 2 credit hours (50-minute weekly lesson). Course requirements vary, depending on the number of credit hours being taken.  Students enrolled for 2 credit hours are expected to bring new work in progress to each lesson, and have a performance of at least one completed work presented in public during each semester of enrollment.

Credit Hours: 1-2

Prerequisites

MUS 123 or permission of instructor

MUS 271 Studio Lessons: Harp

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 272 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Guitar

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 273 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Keyboard

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 274 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Bass

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 275 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Percussion

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 276 Studio Lessons: Contemporary Technology

200-level Studio Lessons (2-credit, 50-minute weekly lessons) are for music majors or minors studying in their primary performance area only. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite ensemble that is related to their Studio Lessons course. Studio Lessons courses may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Music majors, music minors, or musical theatre majors in their primary applied area only.

Corequisites

Enrollment in a Music Department ensemble related to the performance area of the Studio Lesson.

MUS 277 Jazz Combo

A studio/performance-oriented course, this is a combo (small) ensemble of mixed instruments. Students will study and perform music in various contemporary styles such as rock, swing, rhythm and blues, traditional jazz, fusion jazz and world music-influenced styles. Rehearsals will focus on the preparation of music repertoire pertaining to the performance genres to which the combo is dedicated (to be determined collaboratively by faculty and students) as well as issues related to the business of music and freelance music performance.  

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

MUS 279 MIX Lab

The Music Improvisation & Experimentation Lab is an “open form” music ensemble open to instrumentalists (on any instrument), vocalists, and technologists. Ensemble members develop their confidence as collaborative, indie performers through free improvisation, genre bending, mashups, experimental composition, and other creative approaches to music making. MIX Lab is open to both majors and non-majors. Music reading ability is not required. The course is repeatable for credit.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 280 Studio Production Ensemble

The studio production ensemble is simultaneously a music performance ensemble, creative workshop, and a sound recording class for learning recording studio techniques.  Using an experiential approach, students rotate through various production roles to create music in a digital multi-track environment.  This course is intended for students who have an interest in working as a recording artist, studio musician, engineer, composer, arranger, or producer.  No audition is required, but students should be able to read music, play an instrument and or sing.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

Prerequisites

MUS 108 or equivalent, or permission of instructor

MUS 281 Interactive Arts Ensemble

IAE is a performance-driven creative workshop for physical interaction design, real-time video art, experimental musical instrument building, laptop ensembles, mobile phone orchestras and creative repurposing of technology for interdisciplinary performance. Open to technophiles from any major who wish to experiment, create and perform.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 282 Woodwind Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 283 Brass Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 284 Percussion Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 285 Classical Guitar Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 286 String Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 287 Performance Class

A studio/performance-oriented course. Students study and rehearse solo and small ensemble literature for their instruments. Required performance on monthly student recitals. Master classes with studio teachers may be included. Annual spring concert.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 289 Orchestra

A studio/performance-oriented course. A large ensemble of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments that performs two or three times each semester, both on and off campus. The repertoire consists of major works, overtures, historical, contemporary and popular literature for orchestra and variable-sized ensembles. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring terms.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 290 Spartan Band

A studio/performance-oriented course. Spartan Band is open to all students with instrumental music experience. The Spartan Band performs a repertoire of up-tempo popular and jazz tunes at a variety of University and community events.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 291 Wind Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course. A large ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments that performs several times each semester, both on and off campus. The repertoire consists of major works, overtures, historical, contemporary and popular literature for band and variable-sized ensembles. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring terms.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 292 Jazz Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course. A big band of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section with repertoire from traditional swing charts to contemporary jazz. The UT Jazz Ensemble performs two or three times each semester. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring terms.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 293 Chamber Singers

 

An auditioned chamber choir of mixed voices.  The University Chamber Singers gives several performances each semester.  Chamber Singers will travel regularly and serve the needs of the University and surrounding communities.  The repertoire, specifically suited for a select, collegiate-level chamber choir, will consist of varied and advanced choral music of all styles and genres.

 

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 294 Opus

A small, auditioned vocal ensemble of mixed voices. Membership is understood to be a yearlong commitment. The repertoire is drawn primarily from musical theater. Opus performs a major concert each semester. This ensemble is also frequently asked to perform for many University functions on campus as well as other venues in the Tampa Bay area.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 295 University Treble Chorus

University Treble Chorus is an open-enrollment vocal ensemble for soprano and alto voices. Students who have an interest in singing, regardless of major, are invited to enroll without audition. The University Treble Chorus will perform one or two concerts per semester. The course will focus on development of healthy vocal technique, sight-reading skills and performance skills.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 297 University Concert Chorus

University Concert Chorus is an open-enrollment vocal ensemble. Students who have an interest in singing, regardless of major, are invited to enroll without audition. The University Concert Chorus will perform one or two concerts per semester. The course will focus on development of healthy vocal technique, sight-reading skills and performance skills.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1

MUS 298 Opera Workshop

Opera Workshop is a small auditioned ensemble of mixed voice featuring classical vocal and golden-age musical theatre repertoires through performance of Opera, Concerto and Oratorio arias and classical art and musical theatre songs. Individuals will perform in staged solo or ensemble.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 0-1