Choral and Instrumental Ensembles

Students may participate in an ensemble carrying the FSVP general education designation for three semesters to fulfill the FSVP requirement.

Choral Ensembles (MSEN)

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. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information: An auditioned women’s choir of 20-30 singers that performs a wide variety of accompanied and a cappella repertoire from the Western classical tradition to world musics.

Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 p.m. in 127 Booker Hall
Open by audition to all students regardless of academic major
Conducted by Mr. David Pedersen, Adjunct Instructor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact Jeffrey Riehl

MSEN 194 University Choir

Mixed chorus. Study and perform a cappella and accompanied choral literature appropriate to the group from variety of style periods and origins. Regular performances on and off campus; biannual tour. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

An auditioned, mixed choir of 50-70 singers that performs repertoire from the Western Classical tradition with a focus on choral-orchestral works. Recent works performed include Requiem (W. A. Mozart, Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Duruflé), Messiah (G. F. Handel), Carmina Burana (Carl Orff), Te Deum (F. J. Haydn), A Ceremony of Carols (Benjamin Britten), Abraham’s Eyes Were Darkened (Benjamin Broening).

Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 p.m. in 127 Booker Hall
Open by audition to all students regardless of academic major
Conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Riehl, Associate Professor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact Jeffrey Riehl

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. Regular performances on and off campus; biannual tour. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information: An auditioned, mixed choir of 24-30 singers that performs on and off campus, tours internationally, and performs a wide variety of repertoire, including works from the Western Classical tradition, folk songs, spirituals, and world musics. Recent concert tours have taken Schola to Spain, Italy, France, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Schola’s recording, Christmas from Jamestowne, recently was broadcast on International Public Radio.

Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 4:10-5:20 p.m. and Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. in 127 Booker Hall
Open by audition to all students regardless of academic major
Conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Riehl, Associate Professor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact Jeffrey Riehl

Instrumental Ensembles (MSEN)

MSEN 191 University Orchestra

Study and performance of works for symphony orchestra. One three-hour rehearsal weekly, plus additional sectionals. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information: A chamber orchestra that studies and performs works for symphony orchestra.

Meets Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall plus sectionals
Open by audition to all students with training on an orchestral instrument
Conducted by Mr. Alexander Kordzaia, Adjunct Instructor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact Alexander Kordzaia

MSEN 192 Jazz Ensemble

Study and performance of Big Band repertoire from swing era to present. Two 1 1/2-half hour rehearsals weekly, with two or more concerts each year. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

A jazz ensemble that studies and performs Big Band repertoire from the swing era to present day.

Meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. in 117 Booker Hall, plus sectionals
Open by audition to all students
Led by Dr. Michael Davison, Professor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact Michael Davison

MSEN 193 University Band

Study and performance of wind band literature. Wind Ensemble of 50-60 members and Pep Band of selected players. Two on-campus concerts and a brief tour by the Wind Ensemble and performances at home football and basketball games by Pep Band. Two 1 1/2-half hour rehearsals weekly. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

A wind ensemble of 50-60 members and Pep Band of selected players.

Meets Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall, plus sectionals
Open by audition to all students with instrumental experience
Conducted by Mr. David Niethamer, Adjunct Instructor of Music
To schedule an audition, contact David Niethamer

MSEN 195 Jazz Combo

Small jazz ensemble. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

Small instrumental ensembles that focus on specific jazz traditions, including swing, bossa nova, bluegrass and samba.

See class schedule for meeting times and locations
Open to all students
Led by members of the music faculty
Contact Barbara Melton or Michael Davison for more information

MSEN 197 Woodwind Ensemble

Study and performance of woodwind trio, quartet, quintet, or woodwind choir literature. Two rehearsals weekly. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

MSEN 198 Brass Ensemble

Study and performance of brass trio, quartet, quintet, or brass choir literature. Two rehearsals weekly. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

MSEN 199 Percussion Ensemble

Study and performance of percussion literature. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

MSEN 200 String Ensemble

Study and performance of string ensemble literature. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

MSEN 201 Chamber Music

Study and performance of chamber music. Coaching by various members of the Department of Music. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

Study and perform chamber music coached by members of the music faculty.

Meets Mondays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in Booker Hall
Open by audition to all students with vocal or instrumental training
Coordinated by Dr. Joanne Kong, Director of Accompanying
Contact Joanne Kong for more information

MSEN 202 Guitar Ensemble

Study and performance of guitar ensemble literature. May be repeated.

Unit(s): .25

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 Balinese gamelan (percussion orchestra) music and Ghanaian Ewe drumming ensemble music. Occasional workshops on Javanese and Brazilian musics. No previous musical experience is necessary. Traditions learned aurally/orally; no prior experience with notation is necessary.

Unit(s): .25

Additional Information:

Hands-on exploration of traditional musical repertoires from around the world using hand-made instruments from Asia and Africa. Focuses primarily on Balinese gamelan (percussion orchestra) music and Ghanaian Ewe drumming ensemble music.

Meets Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 in 117 Booker Hall
Open to all students; no previous musical experience is necessary
Led by Dr. Andrew McGraw, Assistant Professor of Music
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