Chamber orchestra for strings. Preparation and performance of chamber music from the Baroque period to the present.

 

Two group rehearsals in typical performing ensemble format for a total of six hours per week, culminating in one or two public performances per semester.

 

An ensemble performing folk, classical, nationalistic, and contemporary music of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean region.

 

An ensemble performing folk, classical, and contemporary music of China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, or India.

 

Performance of African music, including styles, techniques, and movement in instrumental and vocal music. Repertoire for study and performance drawn from various regions and cultures on a rotating basis.

 

Study and performance of operatic literature including, as appropriate, large fully-staged works, one-act operas, and concert presentations of arias, duets, and ensembles.

 

Audition required. Previous stage experience desirable, but not required. This is a performance group that requires additional rehearsal time to function. The additional time will account for what would ordinarily be homework in regular courses.

 

Delves deeply into the standard orchestral repertoire most commonly seen at percussion and timpani auditions, thus exposing students to a study of the orchestral literature in a deep and thorough manner. Students will be expected to study and familiarize themselves with the works prior to each meeting.

 

Designed for students assigned to major roles in opera productions. Includes general principles of opera production, as well as coaching in singing and acting appropriate to the selected production.

 

Performance of large ensemble and chamber compositions with concentration on advanced scores and contemporary repertoire. Professional level experience.

 

Performance of new and standard wind compositions with concentration on advanced scores.

 

Performance of a wide variety of original compositions and transcriptions written for band.