MUEN - Music Ensemble Performance
MUEN 212
Hybrid Vocal Ensemble
This ensemble, comprised of 8-16 SATB singers, will explore a wide variety of vocal works from all eras and genres of music and assist in building skills in various styles of improvisation while exploring and experiencing the deep connections between disparate musical genres. Particular emphasis will be placed on vocal jazz, early music, world music and newly composed works. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term.
MUEN 215
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Study and performance of music for vocal ensemble in the jazz idiom. Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 230
Percussion Ensemble
Open to all students by audition. Performance of contemporary percussion chamber music, including music written specifically for mallet ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 235
Improvisation Group
Solo and group improvisation without stylistic boundaries. Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 240
Collegium Musicum
An ensemble of instrumentalists and singers devoted to the study and performance of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 245
Chamber Music
A study of ensemble playing through repertoire selected according to the interests and capability of the students. A maximum of 6 units, beyond departmental requirements, may apply to degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 248
Jazz Small Group Studies
Year-long study and performance of jazz small group repertoire for ensembles chosen by audition. A maximum of 6 units of jazz small group (chamber) music, beyond departmental requirements, may apply to degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 250
Supervised Accompanying
Supervised accompanying in a voice or instrumental studio. To include attendance at lessons as determined by the supervising teacher and at least two hours of rehearsal weekly. Repertoire must be approved by both the pianist’s applied teacher and the other studio teacher involved. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and students applied teacher. Supervised Accompanying Permission Form is required to register. Counter Registration Required.
MUEN 270
Viking Chorale
Introductory choral experience open to all students of the university. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 272
Cantala Women’s Choir
An advanced women’s ensemble that studies and performs music of all historical periods. Open to all women of the university by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 275
Lawrence Concert Choir
An advanced choral ensemble that studies and performs music of all historical periods. Open to all students of the university by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 280
Performance Skills for Singers
Introduction to the craft of the singing actor. Stage/audition protocol; expressive movement; gesture; character analysis; subtext; blocking. Students must prepare song for analysis and performance. May not be repeated. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term.
MUEN 281
Opera Workshop
Preparation for the singing actor. Theatre games; improvisation; character research and analysis; elements of style. Culminates in “showcase” presentation. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: MUEN 280 Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 282
Mainstage Opera Preparation
Experience in musical and dramatic aspects of performance, especially preparation of character, language, and music from the selected production. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 283
Mainstage Opera Performance
Final preparation and performance of an operatic or music theatre production. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 284
Opera Scenes
Performance practice for the singing actor. Role preparation including musical/linguistic coaching; character analysis; blocking; staged performance.
May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 285
Wind Ensemble
A select group chosen by audition. Emphasis on wind repertoire with one player per part. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of eac term
MUEN 286
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band – Percussion
Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 287
Symphonic Band
Study and performance of music written for concert or symphonic band. Membership determined by audition. Note: Although students may participate in both Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band and receive credit for both, only 1 unit of this participation per term may apply toward satisfying degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 290
Symphony Orchestra
Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 293
Jazz Band
Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not registrar for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 295
Jazz Ensemble
Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 297
Jazz Workshop
Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term.
MUEN 410
Advanced Wind Quintet Studies
Year-long study and performance of advanced wind quintet repertoire for an ensemble chosen by audition. A maximum of 6 units of chamber music, beyond departmental requirements, may apply to degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and students applied teacher Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 420
Advanced Brass Quintet Studies
Year-long study and performance of advanced brass quintet repertoire for an ensemble chosen by audition. A maximum of 6 units of chamber music, beyond departmental requirements, may apply to degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and students applied teacher Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term
MUEN 430
Advanced Saxophone Quartet Studies
Year-long study and performance of advanced saxophone quartet repertoire for an ensemble chosen by audition. A maximum of 6 units of chamber music, beyond departmental requirements, may apply to degree requirements. May be repeated for credit. Units: 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and students applied teacher Students may not register for ensemble study using Voyager; registration will be handled by ensemble directors at the beginning of each term