Department: Music Ensemble

Code Name Description
MSEN 100 Music Performance Laboratory Performance workshop for learning about innovative modes of expression and developing skills in music creation, performance, and production. Ensemble is open to any level of musician, but is geared to students who do not read standard Western notatio...
MSEN 190 Women's Chorale Women's chorus; study and perform choral literature appropriate to the group from a variety of style periods and origins. Two rehearsals weekly. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.
MSEN 191 University Orchestra Study and performance of works for symphony orchestra. One rehearsal and one sectional weekly. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.
MSEN 192 Jazz Ensemble Study and performance of Big Band repertoire from swing era to present. One rehearsal and two sectionals weekly with two or more concerts each year. May be repeated.
MSEN 193 University Band Study and performance of wind band literature. Wind Ensemble of 50-60 members. One on-campus concert per semester. One rehearsal and one sectional weekly. May be repeated.
MSEN 195 Jazz Combo Small jazz ensemble. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.
MSEN 196 Schola Cantorum Small mixed chorus; study and perform choral literature appropriate to the group from variety of style periods and origins; emphasis on a cappella repertoire. Three rehearsals weekly. Regular performances on and off campus; biannual tour. May be repe...
MSEN 201 Chamber Music Ensemble Study and performance of chamber music. Coaching by various members of the Department of Music. One rehearsal and one coaching weekly. May be repeated.
MSEN 202 Guitar Ensemble Study and performance of guitar ensemble literature. One rehearsal weekly. May be repeated.
MSEN 203 Global Music Ensemble Hands-on exploration of traditional musical repertoires from around the world. Students will perform on hand-made instruments from Asia and Africa and join with expert native musicians and dancers in an end-of-semester concert. Focuses primarily on B...
MSEN 204 Little Big Band Large jazz combo; study and perform chamber jazz literature from many different jazz and contemporary styles, including swing, be bop, Latin jazz and jazz rock. Emphasis on performance and improvisation. Two 1.5-hour rehearsals weekly with regular pe...