Music Organizations (MUSEN)

MUSEN 101 University Symphony Youth Orchestra (1 Unit)

This ensemble is designed for the post-secondary student who wishes to participate in a select group performing orchestral literature. By audition only. (Formerly 7510:101)

MUSEN 102 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 7510:102)

MUSEN 103 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 7510:103)

MUSEN 104 Wind Symphony (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. The Wind Symphony is the most select band at the University and performs the most demanding and challenging music available. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:104)

MUSEN 105 Vocal Choral 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 repertories. (Formerly 7510:105)

MUSEN 106 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 7510:106)

MUSEN 107 String Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. In-depth study of performance of chamber music literature with special emphasis on string quartet and piano trio. (Formerly 7510:107)

MUSEN 108 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 7510:108)

MUSEN 109 Percussion Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Study and performance of literature for various percussion groups; develops skill in ensemble performance. (Formerly 7510:109)

MUSEN 110 Woodwind Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Study, reading, and performance of major orchestral and serenade repertoire for wind instruments. (Formerly 7510:110)

MUSEN 114 Keyboard Ensemble (1 Unit)

In-depth study of ensemble playing. Eight semesters required for Keyboard majors, six semesters for Keyboard Mus. Ed. majors, and each semester for keyboard scholarship recipients. (Formerly 7510:114)

MUSEN 115 Jazz Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Provides experience in jazz ensemble performance. Student is assumed to have knowledge of rudiments of music and some experience in jazz performance. (Formerly 7510:115)

MUSEN 116 Guitar Ensemble (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. Provides experience in conducted ensemble performance for guitarists. Major conducted ensemble. (Formerly 7510:116)

MUSEN 118 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 7510:118)

MUSEN 120 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 7510:120)

MUSEN 121 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 7510:121)

MUSEN 125 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 7510:125)

MUSEN 126 Marching Band (1 Unit)

Enrollment is open to all members of the University student body. This organization is noted for its high energy performances at University football games. (Formerly 7510:126)

MUSEN 127 Blue & Gold Brass (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. The official band for Akron home men's basketball games. (Formerly 7510:127)

MUSEN 128 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 7510:128)

MUSEN 129 Blue & Gold Brass II (1 Unit)

Membership by audition. The official band for Akron home ladies basketball games. (Formerly 7510:129)

MUSEN 130 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 7510:130)

MUSEN 150 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 7510:150)

MUSEN 421 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 7510:421)

MUSEN 431 Summer Drum Corps Experience (1 Unit)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Summer Drum Corps Experience provides one credit for participation in a Junior Level - Division I, II, or III Drum and Bugle Corps as part of the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games. (Formerly 7510:431)