Students may not register for the Capstone Experience prior to registering for the 300D level of study on the principal applied instrument. All composition majors must appear in a composition capstone approved by the music faculty as a requirement for graduation. With the approval of the ensemble conductor and the academic advisor, a student may enroll in more than one ensemble in a semester. Enrollment in all ensembles except the University Chorus and the Choral Union require the permission of the instructor. The actual number of clock hours per week of rehearsal may vary depending on the ensemble.
All ensembles receive one semester hour credit.
The principal ensembles are Chamber Choir, University Chorus, University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, and Marching Band. Ensemble Requirements B.A. - Music Education . These must be earned in seven different semesters. String performers must complete four semester hours of String Ensemble or Chamber Music. Upon approval of the applied teacher, guitar and keyboard performers may substitute up to 2 semesters of an appropriate chamber ensemble for two semesters of a major ensemble.