The involvement of individuals in small mixed ensembles in intensive performance preparation. Designed for students studying voice or instruments. Jazz Ensemble 1 credit each term Performance of jazz literature, improvisation, and arranging techniques. Mus 387 Vocal Jazz Annex 1 credit each term Development of vocal jazz techniques in a select, small group setting. Mus 389 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 credit each term Development of individual vocal performance abilities in a small group framework.
Literature covers show tunes and swing choir arrangements.
Mus 394 Chamber Choir 1 credit each term Development of individual performance abilities in a select, small group framework. Literature includes madrigals as well as other Chamber Choir literature. An advanced group that requires individual, independent preparation. Concurrent registration in Mus 197 or 397 required. Mus 395 Symphonic Band 1 credit each term Development of individual performance abilities in a large group framework.