MUSC 1016 - Century Instrumental Ensemble

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1
Course Description: The Century Instrumental Ensemble is a small music group that rehearses and performs a variety of music. It consists of many possible formations including brass, woodwind, and string groups. The primary object of the ensemble is to develop the musicians¿ ensemble playing ability. The ensemble is open to musicians with performing experience and the ability to read music. Note: An audition with the instructor is required. Registration may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. This course can be repeated up to 4 times for academic credit (4 credits total).
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Instrumental skills through intonation, rhythm and ensemble awareness.
2. The music studied and performed will differ in style and period.
3. Criteria for music selection:

a. Variety of styles
b. Variety of musical periods
c. Consideration of the ability of the performers and potential of the group
d. Relative to the size of the ensemble

   4. Concepts in sound for smaller instrumental ensembles
   5. Proper stage etiquette
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to

1. prepare music scores for playing in rehearsals and performance.
2. perform a wide variety of music.
3. demonstrate the ability to play in collaboration with other musicians.
4. demonstrate proper stage etiquette.

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