Performs important choral works from all major style periods, often with orchestra. A cappella and accompanied presentations are balanced. Gives students opportunities to perform significant works for small ensembles. Vocal and instrumental are offered according to student needs. To receive academic credit for these ensembles students must enroll for both fall and spring semesters.
Students enroll for audit credit during the fall.
In the spring, enroll for regular one semester hour academic credit. Explores the basic underlying principles and concepts related to musical abstraction. Students discover and apply thought processes utilized by composers. Independent creative activities which have expressive intent form the core of student work. Aural concepts are emphasized.