MUS 38 - Ensemble

    Recent Professors
    David Adele, Walter Simonsen, Matthew Altmire, Karen Marston
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    5–30 students
    Credits
    1–2
    Prerequisite
    Ability to read music or admission by audition.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 38
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature appropriate to the ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a specialized ensemble, namely chamber instrumentation, also including percussion, guitar, and piano ensembles. In addition, ensembles particular to Jazz genres would be included, such as combo instrumental ensembles and specialized vocal arrangement ensembles. Different literature will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument or voice. The course is repeatable for credit the maximum times allowable by regulation. On campus performances may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 3:00pm–9:30pm, Tue 1:00pm–5:00pm, Tue 3:00pm–6:10pm, Tue 6:00pm–7:30pm