Music Ensemble Requirements
The music ensemble requirement is met by participation in the Concert Choir, Men’Äôs Glee Club,
Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra or Women’Äôs 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 Performance Coordinator.
| 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 recomendation 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 must participate in an ensemble on their
major instrument or voice for two years, and can explore an alternative
ensemble experience thereafter. Students may be exempt from music
ensemble participation during their student teaching semester based on
schedule and workload. |
| 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.