Ensembles*
All music majors must complete eight consecutive semesters of ensemble participation (eight units) including four units of Lower Division credit selected from MUSC 200, 240, 241, or 250 and four units Upper Division credit selected from MUSC 300, 340, 341, or 350.
All music and worship arts majors must complete six consecutive semesters of ensemble participation (six units) including four units of Lower Division credit selected from MUSC 200, 240, 241, or 250 and 2 units Upper Division credit selected from MUSC 300, 340, 341, or 350.
MUSC 122 • Handbell Ensemble (1 unit)
Study and performance of handbell literature of various styles and musical periods. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 124 • Jazz Combo (1 Unit)
Study and performance of jazz combo literature. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not currently meet the music major or minor ensemble requirement.
MUSC 200, 300 • Concert Band (1 unit each)
Instrumental ensemble for the study and performance of band literature representing various musical styles. Performs at special concerts on and off campus; provides music at pep rallies, athletic events, and other university functions. Meets three hours each week. Meets the ensemble requirement for music majors and minors and is an elective course. Open to all students by audition.
MUSC 219,319 • Vanguard Singers and Band (1 unit each)
A select vocal and instrumental ensemble sponsored by Vanguard University and the Department of Music. It is a music ministry group whose primary function is to represent the University at local churches, schools and conventions. Includes frequent weekend performances and annual extended summer tour. Study and performance of sacred choral literature of all styles with an emphasis on contemporary Christian music. Meets three hours each week. Open to members of the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Women’s Chorus, or Concert Orchestra by audition and interview. Serves as an elective. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 221, 321 • Guitar Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of guitar ensemble literature from all musical periods. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major or minor ensemble requirement.
MUSC 222, 322 • Percussion Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of percussion ensemble literature from all musical periods. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 224, 324 • String Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of string ensemble literature from all musical periods. Meets two hours weekly. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 233, 323 • University Jazz Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of jazz and big band literature. Performs at special concerts on and off campus; provides music at athletic events, and other university functions. Meets three hours each week. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement. Open to all students.
MUSC 240, 340 • Concert Orchestra (1 unit each)
Instrumental ensemble for the study and performance of orchestral literature, including classics, spirituals, hymn/anthem arrangements and contemporary Christian music. Performs at special concerts on and off campus; provides accompaniment for the University Concert Choir, including annual Spring tour. Meets three hours weekly. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students by audition and interview. Meets the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 241, 341 • Women’s Chorus (1 unit each)
The study, rehearsal, and performance of SSA(A) choral literature representative of all periods of music, including standard classical repertoire, spirituals, folk songs, hymn/anthem arrangements, and contemporary music. Outside ministry opportunities involve representing Vanguard University performing church and school concerts, including a week tour. Meets three hours weekly. Meets the ensemble requirement for music majors and minors and is an elective course. Open to all women undergraduate and graduate students by audition and interview.
MUSC 250, 350 • Concert Choir (1 unit each)
The study and performance of major choral literature representative of all periods of music, including standard classical repertoire, spirituals, folk songs, hymn/anthem arrangements and contemporary Christian music. Frequent church and school concerts (up to two per month), with Spring public relations tour. Meets three hours weekly. Meets the ensemble requirement for music majors and minors and is an elective course. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students by audition and interview.
MUSC 260, 360 • Brass Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of brass ensemble literature from all musical periods. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
MUSC 267, 367 • Woodwind Ensemble (1 unit each)
Study and performance of woodwind literature from all musical periods. Meets two hours each week. Open to all students by audition. Offered upon demand. Does not meet the music major ensemble requirement.
* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements, or contact the Department of Music. Information shown here reflects the 2009-2010 academic catalog.