A maximum of eight semester hours may be applied to a degree. The instrumental organizations emphasize the development of musicianship and an expanding knowledge of musical literature. Each organization meets for an average of three hours' rehearsal every week. Opportunities are provided for all groups to perform on and off campus throughout the year. Instrumental groups, offered when demand is sufficient, include Chamber Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Band, and Wind Ensemble.
Admission is by permission of instructor following audition.
Audition times for any given ensemble are given in the Master Schedule of classes. Special registration procedures are handled by the Music Department. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of eight semester hours may be applied to a degree. An intensive semester designed to provide the student with traditional techniques of accompanying folk songs on the six string guitar.