Music Ensemble (MUEN)

♦MUEN 1121
Band Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is an instrumental music course open to all who play an appropriate instrument. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1122
Symphony Orchestra

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is an instrumental music course open to all who play an appropriate instrument. It gives players the opportunity to perform in a large orchestral ensemble and performs a wide variety of music from standard orchestral literature. The ensemble presents concerts on the STC campus. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1131
Mariachi Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This course is open to anyone who can sing and/or play an instrument traditionally used in a Mariachi ensemble. Performances on and off campus are a part of this course. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1132
Jazz Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

Jazz Ensemble is an instrumental music course open to all students who play an appropriate instrument and who qualify after a simple audition. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1133
Guitar Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

Guitar Ensemble is a high-level performing ensemble open to all students who qualify after a simple audition. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1134
String Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

String Ensemble is an instrumental music course open to all students who play an appropriate instrument and who qualify after a simple audition. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1135
Percussion Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is an instrumental music course open to all who play an appropriate instrument. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1136
Woodwind Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

Woodwind Ensemble is an instrumental music course open to all students who play an appropriate instrument and who qualify after a simple audition. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1137
Brass Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is an instrumental music course open to all who play an appropriate instrument. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1138
Modern Band Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This course focuses on a repertoire of popular music such as rock, pop, reggae, and other contemporary genres. It incorporates playing and composing on guitars, basses, keyboards, drums, computers, and a variety of instruments. The course is open to all students who play an appropriate instrument and emphasizes the development of student achievement through the exploration of a modern band ensemble.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1139
Piano Accompanying

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is a course for music-majors who have an ability to play piano and an interest in collaborating with other musicians. Collaborative skills of balance, ensemble, and shared musical leadership are emphasized, along with rehearsal techniques and study methods specific to the preparation of vocal repertoire as distinct from instrumental repertoire. Assignments include applied lessons, rehearsals, and related public performances as appropriate. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisites: None.

♦MUEN 1140
Chamber Music

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This is a small ensemble music course open to all who play an appropriate instrument/voice. The course is designed to promote collaboration in various chamber music settings. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.

♦MUEN 1141
Choir Ensemble

CRT HRS:1   LEC HRS:0   LAB HRS:3   OTH HRS:0

This vocal music course is open to all who have prior choral experience or who qualify after a simple audition. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Prerequisite: None.