MUS 3170 - Combos, Studio Ensemble, and Chamber Music

Goals: To develop repertoire and effective rehearsal techniques; to improve ability in performance and expression; to develop skills in problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication.

Content: Students in this course are assigned into small groups of 2-6 musicians appropriate to their instrument or voice and the genre or style of music in which they are interested. This includes same-family or mixed instrumental groups, vocal ensemble, acoustic-contemporary groups and ethnic bands. Recent examples include jazz combo, cello choir, saxophone quartet, and studio ensemble. Two hours of practice per week or equivalent, collaboratively scheduled, are divided between student-run rehearsals and faculty-directed coaching sessions.

Taught: Every semester

Prerequisite: Experience making music

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 or 0