MUSC 04000 - University Instrumental Ensemble

All instrumental ensembles may perform on and off campus. Rehearsals consist of work on musical, instrumental, and aural techniques and stylistic nuances germane to the ensemble. Admittance by audition. Jazz Ensemble: Open to all PFW students by audition. Rehearsal and performance of literature representing the various styles of the jazz ensemble repertoire. University Wind Ensemble: Open to all PFW students by audition. Rehearsal and performance of literature representing the wind ensemble and concert band. Fort Wayne Area Community Band: Open to all PFW students by audition. Personnel includes musicians from the Fort Wayne area. Rehearsal and performance of literature representing the concert band repertoire. PFW/Community Symphony Orchestra: Open to all PFW students by audition. Rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature.

Cr. 1 or 2.
Notes
Instructor permission required.
May be repeated for credit.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Expose students to a wide variety of literature for full orchestra.
2. Develop critical listening and ensemble skills.
3. Play music from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and Contemporary periods.
4. Play different forms of music such as overtures, symphonies, suites and operas.
5. Gain performance experience and the sense of accomplishment of working as a team towards a common goal.