Music Ensemble Requirements

The music ensemble requirement is met by participation in the Concert Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra or Women’s Chorale. Jazz Ensemble will fulfill up to two hours (four semesters) of the music ensemble requirement. Special circumstances, such as an inordinate course load or significant technical transition on an instrument or voice, may require adjustments in the music ensemble requirement. These may occur on the recommendation of the appropriate Area Chair, the Music Ensemble Faculty Director and the Director of Performance Studies.

 

Degree Program

Music Ensemble Enrollment Requirement

Bachelor of Music

Instrumental

Eight semesters on major instrument

Voice

Eight semesters in a choral ensemble (Adjustments can be made on the recommendation of the Voice Faculty Chair, the Choral Faculty and the Performance Studies Coordinator.)

Elective Studies in Theater

Adjustments can be made to allow for participation in Theater Workout (COMM 373).

Keyboard

Eight semesters (Up to two semesters can be met by Opera Music Theater (MUEP 356, 357), Recital Accompaniment (MUEP 321, 322) or as an accompanist.

Music Education

Eight semesters Students are exempt from music ensemble participation during their student teaching semester.

Composition, Music History and Literature

Eight semesters

Bachelor of Arts

Music Major

Four semeters (two years)

Music Minor

Two Semesters (one year)

 

Performances Off-Campus and Academic Conflicts

In the event of early departures or late arrivals due to off-campus presentations, music ensembles members are required to make arrangements with their professors regarding missed classes.

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