Provides a knowledge of the fundamentals of music and an ability to execute basic skills, including the study of notation, rhythms and meter signatures, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals and chords. The reading and executing of basic rhythms and an introduction to piano keyboard is also included. Strongly recommended for Elementary Education students and any others interested in strengthening their knowledge of music fundamentals. Membership is open to committed students, staff, faculty and members of the community who wish to rehearse together to produce concerts of choral masterworks of every historical era. The ensemble will ordinarily rehearse once a week for three hours.
Audition is required for placement.
The California University Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing a wide variety of music from both contemporary and tradition repertoire. The choir performs frequently on campus and throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Smaller groups within the ensemble, such as the women's trio or men's quartet, may rehearse separately to prepare extra concert repertoire. Entrance by interview with Jazz Ensemble Director. Required attendance at rehearsals and all public performances.