2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    May 19, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 and above are reserved for graduate students.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.

 

Applied Music

  
  • MUA 471.2 Oboe


    Class or private instruction in oboe. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 471.3 Clarinet


    Class or private instruction in clarinet. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 471.4 Saxophone


    Class or private instruction in saxophone. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 471.5 Bassoon


    Class or private instruction in bassoon. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.1 Flute


    Class or private instruction in flute. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.2 Oboe


    Class or private instruction in oboe. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.3 Clarinet


    Class or private instruction in clarinet. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.3 Clarinet


    Class or private instruction in clarinet. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.4 Saxophone


    Class or private instruction in saxophone. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 472.5 Bassoon


    Class or private instruction in bassoon. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.1 Guitar


    Private instruction in guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.2 Violin


    Class or private instruction in violin. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.3 Viola


    Class or private instruction in viola. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.4 Cello


    Class or private instruction in cello. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.5 Bass


    Class or private instruction in bass. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.6 Commercial Guitar


    Class or private instruction in commercial guitar. Prerequisite(s): MUA 181.1  -MUA 282.1  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.7 Electric Bass Guitar


    Class or private instruction in bass guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 481.8 Harp


    Private instruction in harp. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.1 Guitar


    Private instruction in guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.2 Violin


    Class or private instruction in violin. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.3 Viola


    Class or private instruction in viola. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.4 Cello


    Class or private instruction in cello. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.5 Bass


    Class or private instruction in bass. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.6 Commercial Guitar


    Class or private instruction in commercial guitar. Prerequisite(s): MUA 181.1 -MUA 282.1  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.7 Electric Bass Guitar


    Class or private instruction in bass guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 482.8 Harp


    Private instruction in harp. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 490.9 General Instrumental Instruction


    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 491.1 Percussion


    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 491.2 Trap Set Percussion


    Private instruction if trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 491.9 General Instrumental Instruction


    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 492.1 Percussion


    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 492.2 Trap Set Percussion


    Private instruction in trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 494 Advanced Conducting


    Private instruction in conducting gestures, rehearsal preparation and effective technical conducting techniques for elementary, junior and senior high schools.Course is designed to cover administrative aspects of a successful choral program. Credit, one or two hours.
  
  • MUA 495 Advanced Conducting


    Private instruction in conducting gestures, rehearsal preparation and effective technical conducting techniques for elementary, junior and senior high schools.Course is designed to cover administrative aspects of a successful choral program. Prerequisite(s): Basic Conducting and Choral or Instrumental Conducting. Credit, one or two hours.

Music Ensembles

  
  • MUE 111.1 University Singers


    University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.2 Voices of Mobile


    VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule in schools, churches, conferences and civic events in addition to numerous vocal camps, tours and recruitment concerts, VOICES tours two months in the summer [generally during the months of May and June]. VOICES has performed in the White House, at Carnegie Hall and toured extensively throughout the Southeastern United States and abroad. Auditions are held as openings occur and on-campus each Spring. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.3 Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop


    Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.4 Impact


    IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.5 Chamber Singers


    Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.6 Sounds of Mobile


    The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.7 String Orchestra


    The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.8 Exit 13


    EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 111.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony


    Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.1 University Singers


    University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.2 Voices of Mobile


    VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.3 Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop


    Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.4 Impact


    IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.5 Chamber Singers


    Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.6 Sounds of Mobile


    The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.7 String Orchestra


    The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.8 Exit 13


    EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 112.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony


    Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble


    Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.2 Jazz Band


    The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Performance practices are also emphasized. The band performs for a variety of venues. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.3 Guitar Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and guitar seminar class. Guitar Ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.4 Guitar Lab


    The Guitar Lab is an acoustic and electric guitar ensemble performing mostly contemporary music pieces. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence, performance and musicality. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)


    The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.6 Crosswinds


    An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 121.7 Welsh Revival


    An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble


    Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.2 Jazz Band


    The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.3 Guitar Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and guitar seminar class. Guitar Ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.4 Guitar Lab


    The Guitar Lab is an acoustic and electric guitar ensemble performing mostly contemporary music pieces. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence, performance and musicality. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)


    The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.6 Crosswinds


    An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 122.7 Welsh Revival


    An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 131.1 Ramcorps


    An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement. The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 132.1 Ramcorps


    An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement.  The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university.  Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 151.1 Piano Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 152.1 Piano Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 161.1 Tech Lab


    The Tech Lab is a hand-selected group focusing on the design, repair, and operation of sound and lighting systems. Students will learn the basics of sound engineering along with practical hands on training in diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and operation of these systems. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 162.1 Tech Lab


    The Tech Lab is a hand-selected group focusing on the design, repair, and operation of sound and lighting systems. Students will learn the basics of sound engineering along with practical hands on training in diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and operation of these systems. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.1 University Singers


    University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.2 Voices of Mobile


    VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule in schools, churches, conferences and civic events in addition to numerous vocal camps, tours and recruitment concerts, VOICES tours two months in the summer [generally during the months of May and June]. VOICES has performed in the White House, at Carnegie Hall and toured extensively throughout the Southeastern United States and abroad. Auditions are held as openings occur and on-campus each Spring. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.3 Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop


    Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.4 Impact


    IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.5 Chamber Singers


    Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.6 Sounds of Mobile


    The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.7 String Orchestra


    The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.8 Exit 13


    EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 211.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony


    Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.1 University Singers


    University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.2 Voices of Mobile


    VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.3 Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop


    Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.4 Impact


    IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.5 Chamber Singers


    Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.6 Sounds of Mobile


    The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.7 String Orchestra


    The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.8 Exit 13


    EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 212.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony


    Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble


    Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.2 Jazz Band


    The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.3 Guitar Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and guitar seminar class. Guitar Ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.4 Guitar Lab


    The Guitar Lab is an acoustic and electric guitar ensemble performing mostly contemporary music pieces. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence, performance and musicality. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)


    The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.6 Crosswinds


    An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 221.7 Welsh Revival


    An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 222.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble


    Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership.  Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 222.2 Jazz Band


    The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
  
  • MUE 222.3 Guitar Ensemble


    The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and guitar seminar class. Guitar Ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
 

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