Credit for first semester each year is contingent on satisfactory completion of second semester. Offered each semester. The Madrigal singers rehearse once per week and perform several times yearly on campus. Ear-training component features recognition of intervals, basic harmonies, and scales. Uses class hearing exercises and melodic dictation in treble and bass clefs.
Special emphasis is given to techniques used in the sight-reading of choral music.
Offered fall semester annually. Also performs in conjunction with musical theatre productions. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of eight credits for the nonmusic major, four credits for the music major. Students seeking credit for Chamber Orchestra participation must register in regular fashion each semester in which they seek credit. Ex post facto registrations are not accepted.