Registration in the 300-level applied music courses may be repeated for as many hours as are required in the student s academic program. Students electing applied music will perform for a music faculty jury at the end of each semester of study. All music majors with an emphasis in performance or music education are required to present a sophomore and a senior recital. Recitalists must secure recital permission from the faculty. One hour of credit per semester may be earned with membership in departmental ensembles.
All ensembles require auditions.
Repertoire includes accompanied and a cappella music from early to contemporary periods. Choirs occasionally join with the college orchestra in the performance of a major work. Both groups present programs on and off campus and tour annually. Performs symphonic and chamber repertory and accompanies the winners of the annual concerto-aria contest. Several concerts are given during the year.