Music Ensemble (MUSE)

MUSE 3009. Opera Production.

This course provides practical experience in the staging and performance of a fully staged or opera-scenes program. Students apply vocal, theatrical, and ensemble skills in a production setting, integrating acting, stagecraft, character development, diction, and musical interpretation. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal techniques, collaborative performance, and professional stage preparation. Concurrent enrollment in Applied Voice is recommended to support individual vocal development. The course may be repeated for credit to allow continued participation in production projects. Prerequisite: MUSE 3106 with a grade of “C” or better.

MUSE 3026. Student Chamber Music.

This course offers structured study and performance of chamber music within small ensemble settings. Students rehearse repertoire for varied instrumental combinations and examine stylistic, structural, and interpretive features relevant to selected works. Instruction focuses on rehearsal techniques, ensemble communication, score study, and practical considerations for collaborative performance. Emphasis is placed on developing independent musicianship within a group context and applying discipline specific performance practices. Taught by instructors in the field of the students involved. Zero-credit, music majors only.

MUSE 3027. Jazz Seminar.

This course provides Jazz Performance majors with structured engagement in topics that extend beyond their regular applied and ensemble work. Students attend lectures, demonstrations, and discussions led by jazz faculty and guest artists who present diverse approaches to professional jazz performance. The course emphasizes observational learning, applied reflection, and informed participation in performance-based workshops. Students examine contemporary practices, rehearsal methods, and professional expectations within jazz settings. Through rotating seminar modules, participants gain exposure to varied artistic perspectives, helping them situate their developing performance skills within broader professional contexts.

MUSE 3028. Latin Music Studies Seminar.

This course examines professional practices in Latin music through interaction with faculty and visiting artists. Students explore topics that extend beyond their regular applied lessons, including stylistic performance approaches, rehearsal methods, and professional expectations in mariachi, salsa, and other Latin genres. The course incorporates lectures, demonstrations, and guided performance activities designed to help students connect their developing musicianship with real-world artistic settings. Through participation in discussions and performance workshops, students analyze a variety of interpretive decisions and consider how professional musicians refine technique, collaborate, and respond to feedback. Curriculum provides a structured environment for observing, preparing, and presenting work while engaging with current practices in the field.

MUSE 3099. Concert Ensemble.

This course provides music majors with focused experience in a mixed concert ensemble designed to strengthen ensemble performance skills, develop musical interpretation, and apply rehearsal techniques in a collaborative setting. Students engage in regular rehearsals, receive faculty coaching, and prepare repertoire representative of varied stylistic periods and traditions. Emphasis is placed on professional ensemble practices, score preparation, listening skills, and performance etiquette. This zero credit ensemble is restricted to full music majors and serves as a structured environment for refining performance competencies fundamental to degree progress.

MUSE 3100. Mariachi Lince de Oro.

This course is an ensemble course devoted to the study and performance of traditional and contemporary Mariachi repertoire. Students rehearse and perform music drawn from regional Mexican traditions while developing ensemble skills such as rhythmic accuracy, stylistic articulation, balance, blend, and expressive phrasing. The course emphasizes characteristic forms, rhythms, instrumentation, vocals, and performance practices associated with Mariachi music, as well as its cultural and historical contexts. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative performance techniques. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3101. Bobcat Basketball Band.

This course provides students with the experience of performing as part of the university’s basketball band, supporting men’s and women’s basketball games that occur during the academic session, as well as other university-sanctioned athletic events. Students rehearse and perform a diverse range of musical selections appropriate for athletic band settings and develop ensemble performance skills in varied high-energy environments. The ensemble may travel for postseason tournaments as scheduled or as available. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3102. Salsa Del Rio.

This course is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of salsa and related Latin and South American musical styles. Students develop ensemble performance skills through the rehearsal and presentation of repertoire that emphasizes rhythmic precision, stylistic authenticity, and collaborative interaction among instrumentalists and vocalists. The course explores characteristic rhythms, forms, and performance practices associated with salsa and its cultural contexts. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students enhance technical proficiency, listening skills, and stylistic awareness. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3103. Mariachi Nueva Generación.

This course is an ensemble course devoted to the study and performance of traditional and contemporary Mariachi repertoire. Students rehearse and perform music drawn from regional Mexican traditions while developing ensemble skills such as rhythmic accuracy, stylistic articulation, balance, blend, and expressive phrasing. The course emphasizes characteristic forms, rhythms, instrumentation, vocals, and performance practices associated with Mariachi music, as well as its cultural and historical contexts. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative performance techniques. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3104. Panorama Steel Drum Band.

This course provides students with ensemble experience in the study and performance of Caribbean steel pan traditions. Students learn instrument techniques, ensemble rehearsal processes, and performance practices associated with steel drum band repertoire. Instruction emphasizes listening, rhythmic precision, and collaborative music-making while situating steel pan music within its cultural and historical contexts as objects of study. Repertoire selection reflects a range of stylistic approaches, and students participate in rehearsals and public performances throughout the term. The course may be repeated for credit as musical responsibilities and repertoire vary by semester.

MUSE 3105. VocaLibre.

This course is an auditioned performance group open to students across the university and dedicated to expressive, collaborative music-making. The ensemble studies and performs repertoire spanning traditional choral works, early music, jazz-influenced styles, popular and R&B selections, and vocal music from various global traditions. Emphasis is placed on stylistic flexibility, healthy vocal production, ensemble blend, rhythmic precision, and meaningful communication with audiences. Through innovative programming and public performances, students develop musicianship, artistic identity, and professional rehearsal practices while engaging audiences on campus and throughout the surrounding community. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3106. Opera Workshop.

This course is a performance-based course designed to develop the practical and artistic skills required for operatic performance. Students study and apply techniques related to singing, acting, movement, diction, characterization, and ensemble collaboration through scenes, excerpts, and/or staged productions. The course emphasizes stylistic interpretation, musical preparation, dramatic communication, and professional rehearsal practices. Through coached rehearsals and performances, students gain experience integrating musical and theatrical elements while preparing for professional operatic and related performance contexts. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3107. Opera Theatre.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble in which students study and perform complete operatic roles through operatic scenes, chamber operas, one-act operas, and/or fully staged productions. The course emphasizes the integration of vocal technique, musical preparation, dramatic interpretation, movement, and ensemble collaboration within a professional rehearsal environment. Students work closely with directors, conductors, and coaches to prepare roles to performance-ready standards. Through rehearsals and public performances, participants develop artistic independence, stylistic awareness, and professional performance practices essential to operatic careers. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSE 3106 with a grade of "B" or better.

MUSE 3108. Orquesta del Rio.

This course is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of salsa and related Latin and South American musical styles. Students develop ensemble performance skills through the rehearsal and presentation of repertoire that emphasizes rhythmic precision, stylistic authenticity, and collaborative interaction among instrumentalists and vocalists. The course explores characteristic rhythms, forms, and performance practices associated with salsa and its cultural contexts. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students enhance technical proficiency, listening skills, and stylistic awareness. The course may be repeated for credit. (MULT).

MUSE 3109. Opera Production.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble in which students participate as singers in a full opera production or in staged opera scenes. The course emphasizes comprehensive preparation for professional operatic performance, integrating vocal technique, musical interpretation, dramatic expression, movement, and ensemble collaboration. Students work within a structured rehearsal and production process that reflects professional standards, including staging, coaching, and performance. Through rehearsals and public performances, participants develop artistic discipline, performance stamina, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSE 3106 with a grade of "C" or better.

MUSE 3120. Bobcat Marching Band.

This course provides students with experience performing in a university marching ensemble that appears at home and select away football games. Students study and rehearse traditional and corps-style marching techniques, musical performance skills, and coordinated field movement. The ensemble prepares and presents multiple shows designed for various athletic settings and participates in exhibition performances throughout the region. Instruction emphasizes precision, ensemble cohesion, and performance readiness within large ensemble contexts. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3122. Aurora Voce.

This course is a highly selective choral ensemble open by audition to treble singers across the university. The ensemble focuses on the study and performance of high-quality, challenging repertoire spanning various historical periods, stylistic traditions, and genres. Emphasis is placed on refined vocal technique, precise intonation, blend, balance, diction, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to small-ensemble singing. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, students develop advanced musicianship, ensemble sensitivity, and professional rehearsal practices within a collaborative setting. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3123. Concert Band.

This course is a performance-based instrumental ensemble that provides ensemble experience for both music majors and non-music majors. The ensemble rehearses and performs wind band repertoire representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental ensemble skills, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, balance, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, and professional rehearsal practices. Music majors are placed in Concert Band through the ensemble auditions. Non-music majors may register for Concert Band without audition. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3124. Treble Voice Choir.

This course is a performance-based choral ensemble devoted to the study and performance of choral literature written for treble voices. Students rehearse and perform repertoire representing various historical periods, stylistic traditions, and genres while developing foundational ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on healthy vocal technique, tone production, blend, balance, diction, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to treble-voice singing. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3125. Tenor Bass Choir.

This course is an ensemble course dedicated to the study and performance of choral repertoire written for tenor and bass voices. Students develop advanced ensemble skills through focused work on tone production, diction, phrasing, blend, balance, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to lower-voice literature. The course emphasizes musicianship, score preparation, and collaborative rehearsal processes while exploring historical and contemporary repertoire. Performances, sectional rehearsals, and reflective practice contribute to the development of students’ musicianship and ensemble proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3126. Chamber Music.

This course offers structured study and performance of chamber music within small ensemble settings. Students rehearse repertoire for varied instrumental combinations and examine stylistic, structural, and interpretive features relevant to selected works. Instruction focuses on rehearsal techniques, ensemble communication, score study, and practical considerations for collaborative performance. Emphasis is placed on developing independent musicianship within a group context and applying discipline-specific performance practices. Because repertoire and ensemble configurations rotate, the course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3127. Jazz Combo.

This course is a small performance ensemble focused on developing improvisational skills, stylistic fluency, and individual musical creativity through the study and performance of standard jazz repertoire. Students rehearse and perform in a chamber-sized setting that emphasizes interaction, listening, and spontaneous musical decision-making. The course addresses jazz forms, harmonic structures, rhythmic feel, and ensemble roles while fostering collaborative rehearsal practices. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, stylistic awareness, and professional ensemble skills. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3130. Wind Symphony.

This course is a major instrumental ensemble composed of advanced wind and percussion students. The ensemble is dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of high-level wind band literature. Students engage with repertoire representing various compositional approaches and performance practices while developing refined ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced instrumental technique, balance, intonation, rhythmic precision, style, and artistic interpretation. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, participants strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, artistic engagement, and professional rehearsal standards. Open to music majors and non-music majors, the course requires an audition and may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3131. Symphonic Winds.

This course is a major instrumental ensemble composed of highly-qualified wind and percussion students. The ensemble rehearses and performs wind band repertoire representing various historical periods, compositional approaches, and stylistic traditions. Emphasis is placed on advanced ensemble musicianship, refined instrumental technique, balance, intonation, rhythmic precision, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students develop ensemble awareness, listening skills, and professional rehearsal practices within a large wind ensemble setting. Open to music majors and non-music majors, the course requires an audition and may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3140. Chorale.

This course is the university’s premier auditioned choral ensemble, dedicated to the study and performance of major works from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. The ensemble emphasizes historically informed performance practices, refined vocal technique, and high-level musicianship appropriate to advanced choral literature. Students engage in intensive rehearsals and public performances that develop ensemble blend, intonation, diction, stylistic interpretation, and expressive communication. Participation fosters professional rehearsal standards and artistic excellence within a collaborative, disciplined choral environment. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3141. University Singers.

This course is a major choral ensemble dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of choral literature spanning from the seventeenth century to the present. Students engage with repertoire representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions, including large-scale masterworks and selected contemporary compositions. Emphasis is placed on healthy vocal technique, ensemble blend, and balance, accurate intonation, diction, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students develop advanced musicianship, listening skills, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3150. Symphony Orchestra.

This course studies and performs orchestral repertoire from the Baroque period to the present through rehearsals, sectionals, and public performances. Students engage in the collaborative preparation of major works of the orchestral repertoire while refining ensemble awareness, stylistic interpretation, and professional rehearsal practices. Repertoire includes symphonic masterworks, collaborations with guest soloists and faculty artists, and performances of orchestral literature associated with opera and oratorio. Students also engage with music by living composers, including contemporary American repertoire, examining its relationship to the broader orchestral tradition while developing ensemble skills associated with professional orchestral performance.

MUSE 3151. Camerata Orchestra.

This course studies and performs string orchestra repertoire through rehearsals and public performances. Students engage in the collaborative preparation of works for string orchestra while refining ensemble awareness, stylistic interpretation, and collaborative musicianship. The ensemble provides an orchestral experience for students from across the university who are not majoring in music while also offering additional orchestral experience for music majors developing ensemble skills. Camerata also supports the graduate conducting program by serving as a laboratory ensemble for conducting study and rehearsal pedagogy.

MUSE 3160. Jazz Ensemble.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble devoted to the rehearsal and presentation of sophisticated arrangements of contemporary popular music and established jazz repertoire. The course emphasizes stylistic authenticity, rhythmic precision, ensemble balance, and expressive interpretation across various jazz styles. Students refine skills in section playing, ensemble coordination, and improvisation appropriate to advanced repertoire. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, participants develop high-level musicianship, stylistic awareness, and professional ensemble practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3161. Jazz Orchestra.

This course is an intermediate jazz ensemble focused on the rehearsal and performance of intermediate-level arrangements of contemporary popular music and established jazz repertoire. The course emphasizes stylistic accuracy, rhythmic precision, ensemble balance, and expressive interpretation across various jazz styles. Students develop skills in section playing, ensemble coordination, and improvisation as appropriate to the repertoire. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, participants strengthen musicianship, stylistic understanding, and professional ensemble practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3162. Jazz Lab Band.

This course is a performance-based ensemble that introduces students to jazz-oriented ensemble playing through the rehearsal and performance of beginning-level arrangements of contemporary jazz styles. The course emphasizes fundamental jazz ensemble skills, including swing feel and other groove styles, rhythmic accuracy, balance, blend, articulation, and basic improvisation concepts as appropriate. Students develop musicianship and ensemble awareness through regular rehearsals and performances while gaining experience with stylistic conventions common to jazz and popular music settings. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3170. Accompanying.

This course is a coaching seminar for pianists focused on developing collaborative performance skills essential to professional music-making. Students work on sight-reading, score preparation, stylistic interpretation, and rehearsal collaboration while accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, or ensembles of different sizes and types. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic reliability, balance, flexibility, and responsiveness to partners in a range of performance contexts. Through coached rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3180. Mysterium for New Music Ensemble.

This course is a performance-based ensemble devoted to the study, rehearsal, and presentation of contemporary music across various styles, aesthetics, and media. Designed primarily for composition majors, the course emphasizes close engagement with recent and experimental repertoire, including works that incorporate extended techniques, nontraditional notation, electronics, improvisation, and interdisciplinary elements. Students analyze compositional strategies and performance practices while collaborating closely with peers and faculty to realize new and recent works. Through rehearsals, workshops, and performances, participants develop advanced musicianship, analytical insight, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 3190. Guitar Ensemble.

This course provides students with structured experience in guitar ensemble performance, emphasizing collaborative music-making, stylistic awareness, and the development of musicianship through rehearsal and performance practices. Students engage with repertoire drawn from multiple musical periods and traditions, allowing them to study interpretive approaches, ensemble coordination, tone production, and musical communication. The course supports students in strengthening technical proficiency, score preparation, and ensemble responsiveness while learning to analyze the musical characteristics of selected works. Repetition for credit is permitted to allow continued growth across varying repertoire and ensemble configurations.

MUSE 5099. Concert Ensemble.

This course is a performance-based music ensemble with variable instrumentation designed to provide music majors with ongoing experience in collaborative music-making. Students develop ensemble performance skills through the rehearsal and performance of repertoire drawn from various stylistic traditions and historical periods. Emphasis is placed on musicianship, technical proficiency, stylistic awareness, and effective ensemble collaboration. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen listening skills, interpretive abilities, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5100. Mariachi Lince de Oro.

This course is an ensemble course devoted to the study and performance of traditional and contemporary Mariachi repertoire. Students rehearse and perform music drawn from regional Mexican traditions while developing ensemble skills such as rhythmic accuracy, stylistic articulation, balance, blend, and expressive phrasing. The course emphasizes characteristic forms, rhythms, instrumentation, vocals, and performance practices associated with Mariachi music, as well as its cultural and historical contexts. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative performance techniques. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5101. Bobcat Basketball Band.

This course is a performance ensemble that supports the university’s men’s and women’s basketball programs through musical performance at home games and postseason tournaments as well as community/university-centered event performances. Students rehearse and perform a wide range of pep band and athletic-event repertoire, developing skills in ensemble coordination, rhythmic precision, stylistic versatility, and musical responsiveness in a live sporting environment. The course emphasizes professional rehearsal habits, adaptability, and collaborative performance under dynamic conditions. Travel for postseason tournaments may be required. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5102. Salsa Del Rio.

This course is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of salsa and related Latin and South American musical styles. Students develop ensemble performance skills through the rehearsal and presentation of repertoire that emphasizes rhythmic precision, stylistic authenticity, and collaborative interaction among instrumentalists and vocalists. The course explores characteristic rhythms, forms, and performance practices associated with salsa and its cultural contexts. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students enhance technical proficiency, listening skills, and stylistic awareness. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5103. Mariachi Nueva Generación.

This course is an ensemble course devoted to the study and performance of traditional and contemporary Mariachi repertoire. Students rehearse and perform music drawn from regional Mexican traditions while developing ensemble skills such as rhythmic accuracy, stylistic articulation, balance, blend, and expressive phrasing. The course emphasizes characteristic forms, rhythms, instrumentation, vocals, and performance practices associated with Mariachi music, as well as its cultural and historical contexts. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative performance techniques. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5104. Panorama Steel Drum Band.

This course is a performance-based ensemble focused on the study and performance of music for steel pans (steel drums). Students rehearse and perform repertoire drawn from Caribbean traditions and related styles, emphasizing rhythmic accuracy, melodic clarity, harmonic awareness, and ensemble coordination. The course introduces characteristic performance practices, forms, and stylistic conventions associated with steel band music while developing core musicianship skills such as listening, timing, and collaboration. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen technical proficiency and stylistic versatility. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5105. VocaLibre.

This course is an auditioned choral ensemble open to students across the university and dedicated to expressive, collaborative music-making. The ensemble studies and performs repertoire spanning traditional choral works, early music, jazz-influenced styles, popular and R&B selections, and vocal music from various global traditions. Emphasis is placed on stylistic flexibility, healthy vocal production, ensemble blend, rhythmic precision, and meaningful communication with audiences. Through innovative programming and public performances, students develop musicianship, artistic identity, and professional rehearsal practices while engaging audiences on campus and throughout the surrounding community. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5106. Opera Workshop.

This course is a performance-based course designed to develop the practical and artistic skills required for operatic performance. Students study and apply techniques related to singing, acting, movement, diction, characterization, and ensemble collaboration through scenes, excerpts, and/or staged productions. The course emphasizes stylistic interpretation, musical preparation, dramatic communication, and professional rehearsal practices. Through coached rehearsals and performances, students gain experience integrating musical and theatrical elements while preparing for professional operatic and related performance contexts. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5107. Opera Theatre.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble in which students study and perform complete operatic roles through operatic scenes, chamber operas, one-act operas, and/or fully staged productions. The course emphasizes the integration of vocal technique, musical preparation, dramatic interpretation, movement, and ensemble collaboration within a professional rehearsal environment. Students work closely with directors, conductors, and coaches to prepare roles to performance-ready standards. Through rehearsals and public performances, participants develop artistic independence, stylistic awareness, and professional performance practices essential to operatic careers. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5108. Orquesta del Rio.

This course is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of salsa and related Latin and South American musical styles. Students develop ensemble performance skills through the rehearsal and presentation of repertoire that emphasizes rhythmic precision, stylistic authenticity, and collaborative interaction among instrumentalists and vocalists. The course explores characteristic rhythms, forms, and performance practices associated with salsa and its cultural contexts. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students enhance technical proficiency, listening skills, and stylistic awareness. The course may be repeated for credit. (MULT).

MUSE 5109. Opera Production.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble in which students participate as singers in a full opera production or in staged opera scenes. The course emphasizes comprehensive preparation for professional operatic performance, integrating vocal technique, musical interpretation, dramatic expression, movement, and ensemble collaboration. Students work within a structured rehearsal and production process that reflects professional standards, including staging, coaching, and performance. Through rehearsals and public performances, participants develop artistic discipline, performance stamina, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5110. Rock Ensemble.

This course prepares students to perform commercial music in a live venue one or more times per semester. Students rehearse and perform repertoire that includes but is not limited to music from the 1950s to the present, representative of various genres such as rock, blues, pop, rhythm and blues, and metal. Through rehearsals and public performances, students develop musicianship, collaborative skills, and professional performance practices applicable to contemporary popular music contexts. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5112. Bobcat Country.

This course is a performance-based ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of country music and related American roots styles. Students rehearse and perform repertoire drawn from various periods of country music history, emphasizing stylistic authenticity, rhythmic feel, ensemble coordination, and expressive communication. The ensemble focuses on song form, groove, instrumental roles, and vocal–instrumental interaction while developing collaborative rehearsal practices. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students strengthen musicianship, stylistic awareness, and professional ensemble skills applicable to contemporary performance settings.

MUSE 5114. Conjunto.

This course is a performance-based course devoted to the study and performance of conjunto music and related regional Mexican styles. Students rehearse and perform repertoire featuring characteristic forms, rhythms, instrumentation, and performance practices associated with the tradition, with attention to stylistic authenticity and ensemble interaction. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic precision, articulation, phrasing, balance, and collaborative musicianship. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students develop technical proficiency, stylistic awareness, and professional rehearsal practices while engaging with the cultural and historical contexts of the repertoire.

MUSE 5122. Aurora Voce.

This course is a highly selective choral ensemble open by audition to treble singers across the university. The ensemble focuses on the study and performance of high-quality, challenging repertoire spanning various historical periods, stylistic traditions, and genres. Emphasis is placed on refined vocal technique, precise intonation, blend, balance, diction, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to small-ensemble singing. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, students develop advanced musicianship, ensemble sensitivity, and professional rehearsal practices within a collaborative setting. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5123. Concert Band.

This course is a performance-based instrumental ensemble that provides ensemble experience for both music majors and non-music majors. The ensemble rehearses and performs wind band repertoire representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental ensemble skills, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, balance, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, and professional rehearsal practices. Music majors are placed in Concert Band through the ensemble auditions. Non-music majors may register for Concert Band without audition. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5124. Treble Voice Choir.

This course is a performance-based choral ensemble devoted to the study and performance of choral literature written for treble voices. Students rehearse and perform repertoire representing various historical periods, stylistic traditions, and genres while developing foundational ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on healthy vocal technique, tone production, blend, balance, diction, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to treble-voice singing. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, listening skills, and collaborative rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5125. Tenor Bass Choir.

This course is an ensemble course dedicated to the study and performance of choral repertoire written for tenor and bass voices. Students develop advanced ensemble skills through focused work on tone production, diction, phrasing, blend, balance, and stylistic interpretation appropriate to lower-voice literature. The course emphasizes musicianship, score preparation, and collaborative rehearsal processes while exploring historical and contemporary repertoire. Performances, sectional rehearsals, and reflective practice contribute to the development of students’ musicianship and ensemble proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5126. Chamber Music.

This course is a performance-based course consisting of small ensemble groups that study and perform chamber literature for mixed and similar instrumental combinations. Students work collaboratively to rehearse and present repertoire representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions. The course emphasizes musical independence, ensemble coordination, stylistic interpretation, and shared responsibility for musical outcomes. Through coached rehearsals and performances, students develop advanced listening skills, communication, and professional rehearsal practices essential to chamber ensemble performance. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5127. Jazz Combo.

This course is a small performance ensemble focused on developing improvisational skills, stylistic fluency, and individual musical creativity through the study and performance of standard jazz repertoire. Students rehearse and perform in a chamber-sized setting that emphasizes interaction, listening, and spontaneous musical decision-making. The course addresses jazz forms, harmonic structures, rhythmic feel, and ensemble roles while fostering collaborative rehearsal practices. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, stylistic awareness, and professional ensemble skills. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5128. Conducting Seminar.

This course is an advanced seminar course focused on the development of conducting technique, musical interpretation, score reading, rehearsal skills, and professional development. Activities may include engagement in detailed score analysis and application of analysis to interpretation, as well as the examination of conducting literature, musical philosophies, leadership strategies, and performance practices with the goal of refined musical judgment and conducting skills essential for effective rehearsal and performance leadership. The course also explores strategies for obtaining positions in the profession. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5129. Latin Ensemble Lab.

This course is an auditioned, performance-based ensemble with flexible size and instrumentation, dedicated to the advanced study and practice of Latin Jazz: the fusion of Afro-Caribbean musical traditions and American Jazz. The course emphasizes arranging, performance, and improvisation within a variety of Latin Jazz styles, with a focus on rhythmic precision, stylistic authenticity, ensemble interaction, and creative development. Students engage in rehearsal and performance experiences that integrate listening, experimentation, and collaborative music-making. Through guided exploration and public performance, participants strengthen musicianship, rhythmic fluency, and stylistic versatility in a laboratory-style ensemble setting. The course may be repeated for credit. (MULT).

MUSE 5130. Wind Symphony.

This course is a major instrumental ensemble composed of advanced wind and percussion students. The ensemble is dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of high-level wind band literature. Students engage with repertoire representing various compositional approaches and performance practices while developing refined ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced instrumental technique, balance, intonation, rhythmic precision, style and artistic interpretation. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, participants strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, artistic engagement, and professional rehearsal standards. Open to music majors and non-music majors, the course requires an audition and may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5131. Symphonic Winds.

This course is an major instrumental ensemble composed of highly-qualified wind and percussion students. The ensemble rehearses and performs wind band repertoire representing various historical periods, compositional approaches, and stylistic traditions. Emphasis is placed on advanced ensemble musicianship, refined instrumental technique, balance, intonation, rhythmic precision, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students develop ensemble awareness, listening skills, and professional rehearsal practices within a large wind ensemble setting. Open to music majors and non-music majors, the course requires an audition and may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5140. Chorale.

This course is the university’s premier auditioned choral ensemble, dedicated to the study and performance of major works from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. The ensemble emphasizes historically informed performance practices, refined vocal technique, and high-level musicianship appropriate to advanced choral literature. Students engage in intensive rehearsals and public performances that develop ensemble blend, intonation, diction, stylistic interpretation, and expressive communication. Participation fosters professional rehearsal standards and artistic excellence within a collaborative, disciplined choral environment. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5141. University Singers.

This course is a major choral ensemble dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of choral literature spanning from the seventeenth century to the present. Students engage with repertoire representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions, including large-scale masterworks and selected contemporary compositions. Emphasis is placed on healthy vocal technique, ensemble blend and balance, accurate intonation, diction, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, students develop advanced musicianship, listening skills, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5150. Symphony Orchestra.

This course is a full symphony orchestra dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire, including symphonies, overtures, concerti, and works that accompany choral and operatic productions. Students engage with literature representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions while developing advanced ensemble skills. Emphasis is placed on refined instrumental technique, ensemble balance, intonation, rhythmic precision, and stylistic interpretation. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, participants strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5160. Jazz Ensemble.

This course is an advanced performance ensemble devoted to the rehearsal and presentation of sophisticated arrangements of contemporary popular music and established jazz repertoire. The course emphasizes stylistic authenticity, rhythmic precision, ensemble balance, and expressive interpretation across various jazz styles. Students refine skills in section playing, ensemble coordination, and improvisation appropriate to advanced repertoire. Through intensive rehearsals and public performances, participants develop high-level musicianship, stylistic awareness, and professional ensemble practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5161. Jazz Orchestra.

This course is an advanced jazz ensemble focused on the rehearsal and performance of intermediate-level arrangements of contemporary popular music and established jazz repertoire. The course emphasizes stylistic accuracy, rhythmic precision, ensemble balance, and expressive interpretation across various jazz styles. Students develop skills in section playing, ensemble coordination, and improvisation as appropriate to the repertoire. Through regular rehearsals and public performances, participants strengthen musicianship, stylistic understanding, and professional ensemble practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5162. Jazz Lab Band.

This course is a performance-based ensemble that introduces students to jazz-oriented ensemble playing through the rehearsal and performance of beginning-level arrangements of contemporary jazz styles. The course emphasizes fundamental jazz ensemble skills, including swing feel and other groove styles, rhythmic accuracy, balance, blend, articulation, and basic improvisation concepts as appropriate. Students develop musicianship and ensemble awareness through regular rehearsals and performances while gaining experience with stylistic conventions common to jazz and popular music settings. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5170. Accompanying.

This course is a coaching seminar for pianists focused on developing collaborative performance skills essential to professional music-making. Students work on sight-reading, score preparation, stylistic interpretation, and rehearsal collaboration while accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, or ensembles of various sizes and types. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic reliability, balance, flexibility, and responsiveness to partners in a range of performance contexts. Through coached rehearsals and performances, students strengthen musicianship, ensemble awareness, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5180. Mysterium for New Music Ensemble.

This course is a performance-based ensemble devoted to the study, rehearsal, and presentation of contemporary music across various styles, aesthetics, and media. Designed primarily for composition majors, the course emphasizes close engagement with recent and experimental repertoire, including works that incorporate extended techniques, nontraditional notation, electronics, improvisation, and interdisciplinary elements. Students analyze compositional strategies and performance practices while collaborating closely with peers and faculty to realize new and recent works. Through rehearsals, workshops, and performances, participants develop advanced musicianship, analytical insight, and professional rehearsal practices. The course may be repeated for credit.

MUSE 5190. Guitar Ensemble.

This course is a chamber ensemble designed for guitarists that emphasizes collaborative music-making and ensemble musicianship. Students rehearse and perform repertoire written or arranged for multiple guitars, representing various historical periods and stylistic traditions. The course focuses on ensemble coordination, rhythmic precision, balance, tone production, and stylistic interpretation within a chamber setting. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students strengthen listening skills, musical independence, and professional rehearsal and performance practices. The course may be repeated for credit.