Music Ensembles

General Information
Music Ensembles are performance groups, such as bands, choirs, orchestras, and steel drum ensembles. They are open to students of all majors (as a 1-credit MUEN course) and to community members through continuing education. Requirements for participating vary by college and ensemble, so check with your music department if you have any questions about participating in an ensemble.

Music Ensembles
Not all ensembles are offered at all campuses. Use the class search tool to find MUEN classes offered at your college.

Chamber Ensemble (MUEN 1136): Chamber Ensemble is a mixed instrumentation group of wind, string, percussion, and brass players performing chamber (small group) repertoire from any style period.

Chamber Singers (MUEN 1151): The Chamber Singers are a small vocal ensemble performing sacred and secular choral literature of various eras including madrigals.

Concert Choir (MUEN 1141): Concert Choir is a large vocal ensemble performing large-scale sacred and secular works. In addition to local concerts, the group participates in campus activities. The Choir is open to students with vocal experience.

Jazz Combo (MUEN 2135): A study of the techniques involved in the improvisation of a solo in the jazz idiom through rehearsal and performance in a small ensemble. Open to all students with instrumental music experience.

Jazz Ensemble (MUEN 1127): The study and performance of big band jazz. Swing, Latin, rock and other jazz styles are included. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.

Percussion Ensemble (MUEN 1134): This course involves the study and performance of music compositions for small percussion groups. It is recommended for music majors whose performing medium is percussion.

Pop Singers (MUEN 1154): The Pop Singers specialize in performing contemporary popular music, including music of radio, TV, motion picture, and Broadway. Some choreography and staging may be involved.

Steel Drum Band (MUEN 1135): Membership is open to all students on the basis of audition and/or conference to assess the students ability to count fundamental rhythms. Percussionist, vocalist, woodwind, brass, and keyboard players are encouraged to audition. The class meets four hours per week with special rehearsals and performances called as needed.

String Ensemble (MUEN 1131): This course involves the study and performances of music compositions for small string groups. It is recommended for music majors whose principle performing medium is the violin, viola, or cello.

Symphonic Band (MUEN 2124): The study of a wide variety of literature for wind and percussion instruments through rehearsal and performance. Open to all students with instrumental music experience.

Symphony Orchestra (MUEN 1123): Study and performance of music for full orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Recommended for music majors whose principle performance instrument is violin, viola, cello or string bass.