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Performance (Music Majors Only) Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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@MUCP 343 - Art of Accompanying Seminar
1 Credit(s)
The student will have the opportunity to begin to develop collaborative skills essential for successful musical partnerships at the keyboard, including sight reading, sense of ensemble, process of rehearsing with vocalists and instrumentalists, communication on stage, and work on different styles of music. Coaching, short presentation of the piece, listening, and discussing the recordings is involved. Final recital performance requires 10 minutes of music. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 344 - Accompanying
0 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 345 - Piano Lessons
1 Credit(s)
Students take weekly half-hour lessons with Crane student instructors enrolled in Piano Pedagogy and Practicum III. Lessons are supervised by the instructor of Piano Pedagogy and Practicum III. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 204 or @MUCC 302 .
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@MUCP 346 - Bassoon Orchestral Studies
1 Credit(s)
Designed primarily for bassoon majors to develop their skills as orchestral performers and study some of the most requested bassoon excerpts. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 347 - Oboe Orchestral Studies
1 Credit(s)
Designed for primarily oboe performance majors to study the major oboe and English horn excerpts from orchestral literature. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 348 - Flute Orchestral Studies
1 Credit(s)
Designed primarily for flute majors to study ensemble concepts and major flute and piccolo excerpts from orchestral literature through the study of complete parts, scores and various recordings. Orchestral routine and the job of each section member to be discussed. Some memorization of materials required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 349 - Clarinet Orchestral Studies
1 Credit(s)
Provides an opportunity for students to learn the art of auditioning, examine selected excerpts and scores, critique others, and be critiqued in a master class setting. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 366 - Chamber Music With Piano
1 Credit(s)
Weekly coachings in selected chamber music repertoire for piano with one or more instruments, culminating in a final performance. Interested students should seek to form a chamber ensemble prior to registering for the course, or contact the instructor for assistance. Repertoire will be chosen in consultation with the instructor. As warranted.
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@MUCP 389 - Musical Theatre Workshop
1 Credit(s)
This performance-based course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and improve their performing and professional skills as they relate to musical theatre repertoire. The students will explore and stage scenes from a variety of standard musical theatre repertoire, culminating with an end of the semester black box style performance in which costume, scenic, and lighting elements will not be included. The course is a required part of the Musical Theatre minor for music majors. Theatre and Dance majors in the Musical Theatre minor should register for DRAM 389 or DANC 389 respectively. Spring.
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MUCP 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 395V - Special Topics Travel Course
2 Credit(s)
Spring.
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@MUCP 396 - Opera Orchestra
0 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 397 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCP 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 405 - Teaching Instruments to Non-Majors
1-2 Credit(s)
Students teach a weekly instrumental lesson to a college non-major. Student teachers are responsible for writing a studio policy and developing an individualized plan of student learning for the semester. Students may teach one student for one credit, or two students for two credits. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 407 - Teaching Voice to Non-Majors
1-2 Credit(s)
Students provide private vocal instruction to non-music majors in order to develop skills needed to teach voice lessons in public school music programs. Students may teach one student for one credit, or two students for two credits. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): 4 semesters of college level vocal study or successful completion of a Level A in voice.
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@MUCP 418 - Vocal Coaching
1 Credit(s)
Coaching for advanced vocal students. In-depth musical work on interpretation and performance of vocal repertoire. Fall and Spring.
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@MUCP 430 - Art Song Repertoire
0-3 Credit(s)
This performance course explores the output of the major song composers chronologically, with a balance between historical overview in the form of lecture and readings with in-class performances and discussion by participants. Particular attention is paid to the concurrent literary and artistic movements as they relate to the songs of the period. Each offering will focus on a specific topic within the repertoire, such as American/English, French, or German, as announced. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): MUCT 105 and MUCT 106 Or MUCB 105 and MUCB 106 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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MUCP 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 497 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCP 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 499 - Senior Recital Performance
1 Credit(s)
The hour recital for performance majors, typically taken during the final semester of study. Fall and Spring.
Corequisite(s): @MUCS 430 .
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@MUCP 518 - Vocal Coaching
1 Credit(s)
Coaching for advanced vocal students. In-depth musical work on interpretation and performance of vocal repertoire. As warranted.
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MUCP 541 - Advanced Conducting Techniques
2 Credit(s)
Study of advanced conducting problems. Special emphasis on 20th century works and recitatives.
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MUCP 553 - Ghanaian Drumming and Dancing
3 Credit(s)
Provides extended experiences in West African music and dance. While focusing on selected drumming and dance styles, participants will have the opportunity to explore the expression of music and dance within Ghanaian culture. Topics examined include the time line as a vehicle for organizing sound in time and space, the nature of the aural/ oral learning and teaching process, and the role of community within Ghanaian music and dance traditions.
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MUCP 595 - Special Topics
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 597 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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MUCP 603 - Performance Practices for Singers
3 Credit(s)
Development of professional and interpretive aspects of singing and vocal arts with attention given to the preparation and performance of solo audition material, and the developing of a professional portfolio.
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MUCP 618 - Vocal Coaching
1 Credit(s)
Coaching for graduate vocal students. In-depth musical work on interpretation and performance of vocal repertoire.
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MUCP 630 - Opera Production Workshop
3 Credit(s)
Scene and costume construction directed and supervised by the instructor and professional technical staff. One full production of an opera, operetta or musical comedy is undertaken each semester.
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MUCP 633 - Graduate Diction Seminar
2 Credit(s)
An in-depth exploration of lyric diction in the four major languages: Italian, French, German, and English. Other languages may be approached as well depending on the repertoire needs of the students enrolled. Note: Course can be repeated for credit when topic changes. As warranted.
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MUCP 640 - Literature and Pedagogy
2 Credit(s)
Etude and solo literature in the student’s major performing medium; study and discussion of teaching methods and strategies appropriate for the medium.
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MUCP 643 - Art of Accompanying Seminar
1 Credit(s)
Students will have the opportunity to develop collaborative skills essential for successful musical partnerships at the keyboard, including sight reading, sense of ensemble, process of rehearsing with vocalists and instrumentalists, and communication on stage. Students will be expected to work on different styles of music.
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MUCP 648 - Flute Orchestral Studies
3 Credit(s)
Study of ensemble concepts and major flute and piccolo excerpts from the orchestral literature through the study of complete parts, scores, and recordings. Orchestral routine and the responsibility of each section member will be discussed. Some memorization of materials is required. Designed for flute students pursuing the MM degree in Performance.
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MUCP 681 - Chamber Music
1 Credit(s)
Study and rehearsal of representative chamber works in the student’s major performance medium under the guidance of an instructor.
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MUCP 695 - Special Topics
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUCP 697 - Independent Study
0.5-4 Credit(s)
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@MUCS 320 - Music Theatre Minor Voice Studio
1 Credit(s)
Applied studio instruction for Theatre and Dance majors in the Musical Theatre minor, as well as Music majors who are not voice principles. Weekly lessons (30 minutes per week) with faculty instructor, plus attendance in weekly studio meeting. Course is repeatable for credit. Musical Theatre minors only. Fall and Spring.
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Performance Ensembles Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
Note: Ensembles are conducted and/or coached by faculty members and usually give scheduled public performances. Membership in performance ensembles is by audition except where indicated (*).
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@MUAP 115 - Campus/Community Band*
1 Credit(s)
Non-auditioning concert band for Crane music majors, Liberal Arts students, college faculty and staff, and community members who play wind, brass, percussion, electronic, keyboard, guitar, drum set, or non-traditional instruments. Weekly rehearsals on a variety of concert band music of different genres culminate in a final exam informal performance. All students collaborate in teams by designing, delivering, or assisting in music projects to investigate meaningful understandings of our chosen literature. The course is especially helpful for Crane music majors who wish to gain leadership experience utilizing the Curious, Collaborative Creativity (CCC) approach of instruction on secondary instruments. Fall and Spring.
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MUAP 195 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUAP 198 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 294 - Opera Workshop
1 Credit(s)
Students in this course will have the opportunity to hone the theatrical skills associated with opera performance, including stagecraft, characterization, communication and language skills, stylistic integrity, and body awareness. The course will cover topics such as stage deportment, acting and improvisation techniques, character and scene analysis, and stage combat. The course may also include performances of opera scenes. As warranted.
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MUAP 295 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUAP 298 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 310 - Campus/Community Chorus*
1 Credit(s)
A non-auditioned choral ensemble for liberal arts students, college faculty and staff, community members and music majors. Quality literature representing the wide choral spectrum is studied and performed at one major concert each semester. All music majors must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required ensemble credit. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 320 - West African Drumming and Dancing Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
In this course, students will learn to perform music from Ghana, Togo and neighboring countries of West Africa, culminating in a final performance for the Crane and Potsdam community at the end of the semester. Weekly rehearsals will focus on learning timeline patterns, drum patterns, song melodies, dance movements, foreign language texts, aural and listening skills, improvisation, and multiple-part playing associated with the selected repertoire. No previous experience required. Counts for Africana Studies. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 336 - Saxophone Quartets
1 Credit(s)
Permission of instructor required. This course will include weekly coaching sessions through the semester discussing and implementing elements of chamber music playing through an ensemble experience. Proper attention to intonation, blending, phrase shaping and performance etiquette will be addressed. Ensembles are expected to arrive at each coaching session prepared and having rehearsed a minimum of one time between coachings. Ensembles will perform at least once during the semester of the course. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 338 - Repertory Percussion Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Open to percussion students and to those who successfully audition for the ensemble. The ensemble performs in concert standard literature representing the functional and aesthetic styles of compositions. The ensemble rehearses in a workshop setting where student can guest conduct and perform, as well as in chamber music settings. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 340 - Crane Trumpet Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 341 - Crane Marimba Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Composed of percussion students and those who play marimba and to those who successfully audition for the ensemble. The ensemble learns and performs music composed for the marimba band and is featured on the percussion ensemble concert, as well as in informal settings. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 347 - Early Music Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 350 - Crane Chorus*
0.5 Credit(s)
A non-auditioned choral ensemble open to all students on campus. Co-registration in one of the major choral ensembles (@MUAP 355 , @MUAP 356 , @MUAP 357 , or @MUAP 358 ) is normally required and must occur to fulfill the required major ensemble credit. One major concert is scheduled at the end of each semester. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 355 - Phoenix Club*
0.5 Credit(s)
An auditioned choral ensemble open to all students on campus who sing in the soprano and alto range. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. A commitment for both Fall and Spring semesters is expected. Students must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required ensemble credit. The purpose of Phoenix Club is to study the finest choral literature appropriate for a college level treble choir, and to perform at the highest level. The choir provides a musical and educational service to the campus and greater choral community. It fosters opportunities for student musical leadership and choral music education preparation. Co-registration in @MUAP 350 Crane Chorus is required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 356 - Hosmer Singers*
0.5 Credit(s)
A mixed voice choral ensemble (SATB), the Hosmer Singers is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all students on campus. Students must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required major ensemble credit. Repertoire spans a wide spectrum, with special commitment to explore the music of diverse cultures. Commitment to both fall and spring semesters is expected. Co-registration in @MUAP 350 Crane Chorus is required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 357 - Eclectic Ensemble
0.5 Credit(s)
This non-auditioned ensemble aims to develop a critical engagement with ensemble music making across a variety of genres and styles. Musicians will navigate critical questions regarding group performance such as “Which music will be performed?” “Why will we perform this music?” “Who does this music include/exclude?” “How will we perform this music?” “What do we need to know or want to find out in order to perform this music?” An openness to new musical opportunities, approaches, and ideas coupled with respectful, critical discourse are the central attributes of this ensemble and will be expected of all musicians. All students will play a critical role in helping shape the manner in which rehearsal and performances take place throughout the semester. Co-registration in MUAP 350 Crane Chorus is required. Fall and Spring.
Corequisite(s): MUAP 350 .
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@MUAP 358 - Crane Concert Choir
0.5 Credit(s)
An auditioned select mixed-voiced (SATB) choral ensemble with an active performance schedule. Singers must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required major ensemble credit. A commitment for both fall and spring semesters is expected. Co-registration in @MUAP 650 Crane Chorus is required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 360 - Chamber Orchestra
1 Credit(s)
The chamber orchestra concentrates on the study and performance of repertoire written for
this orchestration, ranging from baroque to contemporary music. Membership is drawn from
qualified students on campus. Audition is required for enrollment. For non-music mjoars,
contact the orchestra director for registration and audition information. Attendance at all
concerts is required. As warranted.
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@MUAP 361 - Crane Chamber Music
1 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 362 - Crane Symphony Orchestra
1 Credit(s)
The Crane Symphony Orchestra draws its membership from qualified students on campus. This is a large ensemble that concentrates on the study and performance of orchestral, concerto, opera and choral/orchestra masterworks. Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts is required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 363 - String Quartets
1 Credit(s)
Weekly coachings in selected string quartet repertoire, culminating in a final performance. Interested students should seek to form a group prior to registering for the course, or contact the instructor for assistance. Appropriate repertoire will be selected in collaboration with the coach. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 364 - Brass Quintets
1 Credit(s)
Weekly coachings in selected brass quintet repertoire, culminating in a final performance. Interested students should seek to form a quintet prior to registering for the course, or contact the instructor for assistance. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 365 - Crane Brass Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Preparation and performance of standard works in the brass ensemble repertoire. Instrumentation comprised of 6 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas, and 5 percussion. Fall.
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@MUAP 367 - Harp Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
The Crane Harp Ensemble plays original compositions and transcriptions for multiple harps, sometimes in collaboration with other instruments. This ensemble is open to all harp majors and also to non-music majors and community members by audition/permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 368 - Chamber Music
1 Credit(s)
Designed for chamber music ensembles not covered by other course numbers. Membership in ensemble is by audition or selection by instructor. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. As warranted.
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@MUAP 369 - Vocal Chamber Music
1 Credit(s)
Weekly coachings in selected vocal chamber music repertoire, culminating in a final performance. Interested students should seek to form a group prior to registering for the course, or contact the instructor for assistance. Appropriate repertoire will be selected in collaboration with the instructor and student’s voice instructor. As warranted.
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@MUAP 370 - Crane Wind Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
The Crane Wind Ensemble (CWE) includes approximately 56 musicians who perform as a full wind band and also in smaller chamber wind groups. The CWE comprises the most outstanding wind and percussion majors in the Crane School of Music who are selected by studio faculty through semesterly audition. The group is further augmented by members of the double bass, piano and harp studios as repertoire necessitates. This ensemble is dedicated to the performance of the finest wind repertoire, regardless of period or disposition of instrumental forces. The CWE is also dedicated to the music of our time, commissioning and premiering the latest works for wind band by contemporary composers. Flexible instrumentation and player rotation provide members of the ensemble with a variety of responsibilities, challenges, and playing experiences. In addition to tours, the CWE performs at least three programs per semester. As warranted.
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@MUAP 371 - Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Rehearsal, study and performance of standard repertoire, including original and transcribed works, for the tuba and euphonium ensemble. Instructor permission required. Fall.
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@MUAP 372 - Crane Trombone Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
The Crane Trombone Ensemble studies and performs original music and transcriptions/arrangements of music from virtually every musical genre. Music for trombone groupings from 3 to 16 parts will be used in the class. Fall.
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@MUAP 373 - Horn Choir
1 Credit(s)
Prepare and perform diverse styles of horn ensemble repertoire for group sizes 4 - 20+ players. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): permission.
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@MUAP 374 - Crane Jazz Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Large, big band jazz ensemble, performing a wide variety of literature. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 375 - Guitar Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
The preparation and performance of chamber music for multiple guitars and for guitar with other instruments. Although primarily directed toward Crane guitar majors, the course is open to non-music majors with classical guitar experience by audition. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 376 - Crane Percussion Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Composed of percussion students at The Crane School of Music, the Crane Percussion Ensemble specializes in the united performance of percussion instruments. The ensemble performs, in concert, music composed and written for percussion ensemble. The ensemble is a setting for learning literature representative of functional, aesthetic, and extremist styles of composition, as well as new music composed by today’s contemporary composers. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 377 - Crane Latin Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
This ensemble is intended to provide an introduction to the musical styles and forms known as salsa. These genres and styles are investigated through performing a wide variety of musical compositions from the Latin and Latin jazz repertory. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 379 - Viola Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Viola Ensemble is a performance-based experience where students study and perform both works written for viola ensemble and works arranged for viola ensemble. Viola Ensemble strives to be inclusive in its choice of repertoire, seeking to highlight works by underrepresented composers as well as works from genres other than Classical whenever possible. It is open to all who wish to participate, though non-Crane majors must meet with the director before registering for the class. Viola Ensemble is a wonderful opportunity for orchestra track music education majors to practice a non-major instrument. Fall and Spring
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@MUAP 380 - Crane Flute Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Fall.
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@MUAP 381 - Clarinet Quartets
1 Credit(s)
The study and performance of repertoire for clarinet quartet. This course will include weekly coaching sessions throughout the semester discussing and implementing elements of chamber music playing through an ensemble experience. Proper attention to intonation, blending, phrase shaping and performance etiquette will be addressed. Ensembles are expected to rehearse a minimum of one time between coachings. Ensembles will perform at least once during the semester of the course. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 382 - Woodwind Quintets
1 Credit(s)
This course will include weekly coaching sessions throughout the semester discussing and implementing elements of chamber music playing through an ensemble experience. Proper attention to intonation, blending, phrase shaping and performance etiquette will be addressed. Ensembles are expected to arrive at each coaching session prepared and having rehearsed a minimum of once between coachings. Ensembles will perform at least once during the semester of the course. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 383 - Clarinet Choir
1 Credit(s)
Rehearsal, study and performance of standard repertoire, including original and transcribed works, for an ensemble of instruments in the clarinet family, including Eb soprano, Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb bass, Eb contra-alto, Bb contra-bass clarinets, string bass, and percussion. Participation is open to all qualified clarinetists after consultation with instructor. Fall.
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@MUAP 384 - Guitar Quartets
1 Credit(s)
The preparation and performance of music for guitar quartet. Enrollment is restricted by invitation of the instructor only. Fall & Spring.
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@MUAP 386 - Crane Saxophone Choir
1 Credit(s)
The ensemble studies and performs original music for saxophone ensemble, as well as transcriptions/arrangements, from a wide variety of musical genres. Instructor permission required. Fall.
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@MUAP 387 - Crane Symphonic Band
1 Credit(s)
The Symphonic Band and Concert Band are co-equal ensembles of approximately 72 musicians each. Placements are made by studio faculty through auditions taking place at the beginning of each semester. These bands consist primarily of instrumental music majors and perform a broad range of wind band repertoire, representative of all historical periods and styles. The Symphonic and Concert Bands perform two concerts each semester, with the first being a shared program. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 388 - Crane Concert Band
1 Credit(s)
The Symphonic Band and Concert Band are co-equal ensembles of approximately 72 musicians each. Placements are made by studio faculty through auditions taking place at the beginning of each semester. These bands consist primarily of instrumental music majors and perform a broad range of wind band repertoire, representative of all historical periods and styles. The Symphonic and Concert Bands perform two concerts each semester, with the first being a shared program. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 391 - Contemporary Music Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Spring.
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@MUAP 392 - Jazz Band
1 Credit(s)
Large jazz ensembles (big band) performing wide variety of literature. Admission by audition. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 393 - Small Jazz Groups
1 Credit(s)
Class members form small groups, perform for evaluation in laboratory situation. Previous jazz performance experience required. Beginning Jazz Improvisation or instructor permission required. Fall & Spring.
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@MUAP 394 - Opera Ensemble & Production
1 Credit(s)
Offers students who are cast in the production and/or scenes workshop the opportunity to synthesize a variety of artistic, performing and expressive experiences that may greatly enhance their overall technical skills in music, singing, dramatic skills and movement. Productions are typically cast during the first week of each semester by competitive audition. A variety of repertoire continues to be explored from early and classical period opera, to operetta and contemporary genres (20thcentury opera and new works). A rigorous rehearsal schedule, participation in technical support aspects, and education outreach activities provide plentiful opportunities for deeper appreciation of all forms of fine and performing arts. Fall and Spring.
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MUAP 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 396 - Opera Orchestra
1 Credit(s)
Preparation and performance of a fully-staged operatic work. Size of instrumental ensemble depends on specific work being performed, which is drawn from Baroque through contemporary operatic and musical theatre repertoire. Fall.
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MUAP 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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MUAP 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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MUAP 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 610 - Potsdam Community Chorus*
1 Credit(s)
A non-auditioned choral ensemble for liberal arts students, college faculty and staff, community members and music majors. Quality literature representing the wide choral spectrum is studied and performed at one major concert each semester. All music majors must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required ensemble credit. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 620 - West African Drumming and Dancing Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
In this course, students will learn to perform music from Ghana, Togo and neighboring countries of West Africa, culminating in a final performance for the Crane and Potsdam community at the end of the semester. Weekly rehearsals will focus on learning timeline patterns, drum patterns, song melodies, dance movements, foreign language texts, aural and listening skills, improvisation, and multiple-part playing associated with the selected repertoire. No previous experience required. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 636 - Saxophone Quartets
1 Credit(s)
Permission of instructor required. This course will include weekly coaching sessions through the semester discussing and implementing elements of chamber music playing through an ensemble experience. Proper attention to intonation, blending, phrase shaping and performance etiquette will be addressed. Ensembles are expected to arrive at each coaching session prepared and having rehearsed a minimum of one time between coachings. Ensembles will perform at least once during the semester of the course. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 638 - Repertory Percussion Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Open to percussion students and to those who successfully audition for the ensemble. The ensemble performs in concert standard literature representing the functional and aesthetic styles of compositions. The ensemble rehearses in a workshop setting where student can guest conduct and perform, as well as in chamber music settings. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 640 - Crane Trumpet Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 641 - Crane Marimba Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
Composed of percussion students and those who play marimba and to those who successfully audition for the ensemble. The ensemble learns and performs music composed for the marimba band and is featured on the percussion ensemble concert, as well as in informal settings. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 647 - Early Music Ensemble
1 Credit(s)
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@MUAP 650 - Crane Chorus*
0.5 Credit(s)
A non-auditioned choral ensemble open to all students on campus. Co-registration in one of the major choral ensembles (@MUAP 355 , @MUAP 356 , @MUAP 357 , or @MUAP 358 ) is normally required and must occur to fulfill the required major ensemble credit. One major concert is scheduled at the end of each semester. Fall and Spring.
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@MUAP 655 - Phoenix Club*
0.5 Credit(s)
An auditioned choral ensemble open to all students on campus who sing in the soprano and alto range. Several concerts are scheduled each semester. A commitment for both Fall and Spring semesters is expected. Students must also concurrently rehearse weekly and perform in Crane Chorus to fulfill the required ensemble credit. The purpose of Phoenix Club is to study the finest choral literature appropriate for a college level treble choir, and to perform at the highest level. The choir provides a musical and educational service to the campus and greater choral community. It fosters opportunities for student musical leadership and choral music education preparation. Co-registration in MUAP 350 Crane Chorus is required. Fall and Spring.
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