Music Organizations (MUSEN)

MUSEN 521 Guitar Chamber Music (1 Unit)

Prerequisite: Open to all upper class instrumentalists and vocalists. Guitarists must have taken Guitar Ensemble, MUSEN 116. Study, coaching, and performance of major works for guitar with other instruments or voice. Major conducted ensemble for guitar majors. (Formerly 7510:521)

MUSEN 602 Akron Symphony Chorus (1 Unit)

Open to University and community members by audition. Prospective members should contact School of Music two weeks before semester begins. Performs with Akron Symphony Orchestra. (Formerly 7510:602)

MUSEN 603 University Symphony Orchestra (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Organization devoted to study of orchestral literature. Full-length concerts as well as special University appearances. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:603)

MUSEN 604 Wind Symphony (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. The Wind Symphony is the most select ensemble at the University and performs the most demanding and contemporary repertoire. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:604)

MUSEN 605 Vocal Chamber Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership open to those enrolled in applied voice study. Coaching and rehearsal of solo and ensemble literature for voices from operatic, oratorio and lieder repertoires. (Formerly 7510:605)

MUSEN 606 Brass Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Study and performance of literature for brass ensemble from all periods of music history. Frequent public concerts. For advanced brass players. (Formerly 7510:606)

MUSEN 607 String Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by auditing. In-depth study and performance of chamber music literature with special emphasis on string quartet and piano trio. (Formerly 7510:607)

MUSEN 608 Opera/Lyric Theater Workshop (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Musical and dramatic group study of excerpts from operatic repertoire. Includes annual production of standard opera and/or contemporary chamber work with staging, costumes and scenery. (Formerly 7510:608)

MUSEN 609 Percussion Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by auditing. Study and performance of literature for various percussion groups; develops skill in ensemble performance. (Formerly 7510:609)

MUSEN 610 Woodwind Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Study and performance of woodwind literature from all periods for various combinations of woodwinds. Develops performance skills and knowledge of woodwind literature. (Formerly 7510:610)

MUSEN 614 Keyboard Ensemble (1 Unit)

In-depth study of ensemble playing. Required for keyboard assistantship recipients. (Formerly 7510:614)

MUSEN 615 Jazz Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Provides experience in jazz ensemble performance. A student is assumed to have knowledge of rudiments of music and some experience in jazz ensemble performance. (Formerly 7510:615)

MUSEN 616 Guitar Ensemble (1 Unit)

See department for course description. (Formerly 7510:616)

MUSEN 618 Small Ensemble-Mixed (1 Unit)

Chamber Ensemble, Baroque Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Each is a group of diverse instruments which rehearses and performs a selected body of music. (Formerly 7510:618)

MUSEN 620 Concert Choir (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Highly select mixed choir. Performs classical literature from all periods. Campus, regional, and tour performances. 'Major conducted ensemble' for vocal majors. (Formerly 7510:620)

MUSEN 621 University Singers (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Mixed ensemble devoted to performance of a wide variety of choral literature from classical to popular. 'Major conducted ensemble' for vocal majors. (Formerly 7510:621)

MUSEN 624 Opera Chorus (1 Unit)

Open to students and members of University community by audition. Rehearsal and production of opera and musical theatre literature with staging, costumes, and scenery. (Formerly 7510:624)

MUSEN 625 Symphony Band (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. The Symphony Band is a select ensemble at the University and performs standard and contemporary repertoire for wind bands. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:625)

MUSEN 626 Marching Band (1 Unit)

This organization is noted for its high energy performances a University football games. Enrollment is open to all members of the University student body. (Formerly 7510:626)

MUSEN 627 Blue & Gold Brass (1 Unit)

The official band for Akron home basketball games. Membership is by audition. (Formerly 7510:627)

MUSEN 628 Concert Band (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Open to all students regardless of academic major. The Concert Band performs standard and contemporary repertoire for wind bands. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:628)

MUSEN 629 Blue and Gold Brass II (1 Unit)

The official band for Akron home ladies basketball games. Membership is by audition. (Formerly 7510:629)

MUSEN 630 Summer Symphonic Band (1 Unit)

Membership open to UA students and community musicians. Enrollment in course required. Summer Symphonic Band performs standard repertoire for wind band. (Formerly 7510:630)

MUSEN 650 Chamber Choir (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Premiere and flagship choral ensemble. Highest level of musicianship, vocal technique, and professionalism required. Performs classical literature of all periods and genres. (Formerly 7510:650)