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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
MUSIC
MUSIC ENSEMBLE

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MUSEN 100 University Singers (1, max. 15) A&H
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 110 Beginning Steelband (1, max. 3) A&H
Introduction to basic playing techniques for the steel pan, and teaches a variety of Caribbean music styles with emphasis on rhythmic ensemble. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 200 UW Glee Club (1, max. 15) A&H
Non-auditioned ensemble open to all bass and tenor singers in the campus community. Glee Club performs a diverse variety of repertoire, from traditional Glee Club songs to current styles. Offers a number of performance opportunities each quarter. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 201 UW Treble Chorus (1, max. 15) A&H
Non-auditioned ensemble open to all Soprano and Alto singers in the campus community. Treble Chorus sings diverse types of music from classical to popular styles. Offers a number of performance opportunities each quarter. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 210 Campus Philharmonia Orchestra (1, max. 15) A&H
Orchestral opportunity for non-majors. Meets once weekly, rehearses under the direction of the Masters and Doctoral orchestral conducting students. Serves as a laboratory for the conducting students. Performances are community outreach events which occur once per quarter. Major string, chamber orchestra, and symphonic repertoire rehearsed and performed.

MUSEN 300 °Ä²ÊÍø Symphony Orchestra (1, max. 15) A&H
Top orchestral ensemble, performing symphonic literature sic to seven times per year. Includes rehearsals three times per week and collaborative performances with local institutions such as the Seattle Symphony. Open to all students. Auditions held at the beginning of each academic year; seating rotates

MUSEN 301 Wind Ensemble (1, max. 15) A&H

MUSEN 302 Symphonic Band (1, max. 10) A&H

MUSEN 303 Marching Band (1-2, max. 10) A&H

MUSEN 304 Percussion Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 305 Brass Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 306 Woodwind Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 307 Recital Choir (1, max. 15) A&H
Choir presents two recital programs per quarter, surveying a wide variety of repertoire of all styles and periods. Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 308 Guitar Ensemble (1, max. 18) A&H
Study and performance works for two, three, and four guitars and one guitar with various solo instruments or voice. Designed for guitar performance majors. Other instrumentalists may register with instructor's permission. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 309 Concert Band (1, max. 10) A&H
Open for membership without audition to students from any major field of study as well as faculty and community members. Also a forum for music majors to refine skills on primary or secondary instruments. Offered: AWSpS.

MUSEN 325 Accompanying (2, max. 30) A&H

MUSEN 340 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 6) A&H
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 345 Jazz Workshop (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 346 Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 6) A&H

MUSEN 347 Opera Chorus (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 350 University Chorale (1, max. 12) A&H
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 351 Chamber Singers (1, max. 15) A&H

MUSEN 361 Piano Ensemble (1, max. 3) A&H
Study and performance of works for four hands at one or two pianos. Designed for upper-level piano majors or students with equivalent ability.

MUSEN 368 Harp Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H

MUSEN 369 Baroque Chamber Ensemble (1, max. 18) A&H

MUSEN 375 Opera Workshop (1, max. 6) A&H
Preparation of operatic repertoire. Intended for the mature voice student.

MUSEN 381 Chamber Music (1, max. 18) A&H

MUSEN 382 Opera Theatre (2, max. 6) A&H
Public performance of roles in opera.

MUSEN 383 Collegium Musicum (1, max. 6) A&H

MUSEN 384 Modern Music Ensemble (1, max. 6) A&H
Exploration of notation and performance problems in modern music; preparation for public performance.

MUSEN 389 World Music Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H
Ensemble performance in a variety of world music traditions, taught by visiting artists. Content varies. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 410 Steelband (1, max. 12) A&H
Performing and arranging techniques for the steelband, and percussion, in a variety of Caribbean and Latin American music styles, including calypso, soca, reggae, and salsa. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 411 Gamelan Ensembles (1, max. 15) A&H
Explores gamelan ensembles; percussion ensembles primarily associated with musical cultures on the Indonesian islands of Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok. Introduces basic playing techniques of selected styles of gamelan. Includes instruction in the instruments in a gamelan through study of compositions. Offered: AWSpS.

MUSEN 446 Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9) A&H
Preparation and performance of material appropriate to large jazz ensemble concerts, clinics, and radio and television broadcasts.

MUSEN 500 °Ä²ÊÍø Symphony Orchestra (1, max. 9)
Top orchestral ensemble, performing symphonic literature sic to seven times per year. Includes rehearsals three times per week and collaborative performances with local institutions such as the Seattle Symphony. Open to all students. Auditions held at the beginning of each academic year; seating rotates.

MUSEN 501 Wind Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 502 Symphonic Band (1, max. 6)

MUSEN 503 Marching Band (1-2, max. 10)

MUSEN 504 Percussion Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 505 Brass Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 506 Woodwind Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 507 Recital Choir (1, max. 9)
Choir presents two recital programs per quarter, surveying a wide variety of repertoire of all styles and periods. Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 508 Guitar Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Study and performance works for two, three, and four guitars and one guitar with various solo instruments or voice. Designed for guitar performance majors. Other instrumentalists may register with instructor's permission. Offered: AWSp.

MUSEN 509 Concert Band (1, max. 6)

MUSEN 511 Gamelan Ensembles (1, max. 15)
Explores gamelan ensembles; percussion ensembles primarily associated with musical cultures on the Indonesian islands of Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok. Introduces basic playing techniques of selected styles of gamelan. Includes instruction in the instruments in a gamelan through study of compositions. Offered: AWSpS.

MUSEN 525 Accompanying (2, max. 18)

MUSEN 540 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 545 Jazz Workshop (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 546 Studio Jazz Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 547 Opera Chorus (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 550 University Chorale (1, max. 9)
Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 551 Chamber Singers (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 561 Piano Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Study and performance of works for four hands at one or two pianos. Designed for upper-level piano majors or students with equivalent ability.

MUSEN 568 Harp Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 569 Baroque Chamber Ensemble (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 575 Opera Workshop (1, max. 9)
Preparation of operatic repertoire. Intended for the mature voice student.

MUSEN 580 Sinfonietta (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 581 Chamber Music (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 582 Opera Theatre (2, max. 18)
Public performance of roles in opera.

MUSEN 583 Collegium Musicum (1, max. 9)

MUSEN 584 Modern Music Ensemble (1, max. 9)
Exploration of notation and performance problems in modern music; preparation for public performance. Credit/no-credit only.

MUSEN 589 World Music Ensemble (1, max. 12) A&H
Ensemble performance in a variety of world music traditions, taught by visiting artists. Content varies. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.