Performing Organizations

Membership in organized music groups is open to all university students subject to approval of the respective directors. All ensembles listed below may be repeated at any time without limitation. However, only 8 credits of music ensembles can be counted toward graduation credit hour requirements. All music majors are required to participate in a large ensemble (band, orchestra, choir) as a portion of their applied music study. **Participation in chamber ensembles is expected during the degree program with a chamber ensemble performance required as a portion of the student's senior recital program.

MUSC 166 Chamber Choir 1 credit. Reading, study and performance of representative literature for chamber choir. Emphasis is placed on the individual's contribution toward the highest of choral standards. Open to all students by audition. F, S

MUSC 167 Opera Workshop 1 credit. Ensemble course devoted to the study of opera from the standpoint of workshop. S

MUSC 168 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit. Ensemble training in various instrument combinations, such as string quartet and various woodwind and brass ensembles. Section 1, Woodwind Ensemble; 2, Brass Ensemble; 3, Percussion Ensemble; 4, String Ensemble; 5, Keyboard Ensemble. F, S

MUSC 169 Orchestra 1 credit. Sight reading of representative orchestral literature; orchestral routine, study, and public performance of major symphonic compositions including orchestral accompaniments. F, S

MUSC 170 Idaho State Chorale 1 credit. Reading, study, and performance of representative choral literature. Open to the community and faculty as well as all students through Continuing Education. Does not meet the ensemble requirement for music majors. F, S

MUSC 173 Concert Choir 1 credit. Study and performance of the entire body of choral music. Includes several performances and concerts. Emphasis on attaining high musical standards and levels of choral-vocal proficiency. Open to all students by audition. F, S

MUSC 177 Symphonic Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of traditional and contemporary wind literature in on-campus concerts and annual tour. During fall semester, the Symphonic Band performs concurrent duties as the football pep band. Open to all students by audition. F, S

MUSC 178 Jazz Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary big-band literature. One or two concerts are given each semester. Open to all students by audition. F, S