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Your search for courses · during 25FA, 26WI, 26SP · tagged with MUSC Ensemble · returned 9 results

  • MUSE 185 Carleton Choir 1 credits

    The Carleton Choir is a select vocal ensemble (SATB) performing concertized choral music from diverse genres. It strives for artistic excellence whether singing music from the Baroque period to contemporary choral music, or arrangements of spirituals, pop songs, or global songs. The Carleton Choir regularly tours and collaborates with other choirs. Singers demonstrate moderate to advanced musicianship skills and most have strong vocal background from voice lessons and/or high school choirs. An audition is required, and members are expected to commit to the entire academic year (with exceptions offered for varsity sports, off-campus program, and unique academic circumstances). 

    Recommended Preparation: Admission by audition.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    Admission by audition.

    Extra time Required: Tours

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  185.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M215 4:45pm-6:00pm
    • MUSE  185.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M215 4:45pm-6:00pm
    • MUSE  185.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M215 4:45pm-6:00pm
  • MUSE 186 Carleton Voices 1 credits

    The Carleton Voices is a mixed vocal ensemble that sings eclectic musical styles including musical theater, pop/rock, classical, gospel, folk, jazz, and global songs. The ensemble regularly collaborates with guest artists ranging from folk bands, gospel trios, and visiting choirs. Singers do not need to be able to read Western music notation; rehearsals will be led via multiple learning modes including call and response, learning tracks, instrumental support, and sheet music. Each term, The Carleton Voices collaborates with The Carleton Choir in rehearsals and concert.

    Recommended Preparation: A voice placement is required so that the instructor can learn about your vocal range.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    By Audition only.

    Extra time Required

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  186.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • THWeitz Center M215 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • MUSE  186.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • THWeitz Center M215 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • MUSE  186.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Matthew Olson 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • THWeitz Center M215 4:45pm-6:15pm
  • MUSE 187 Carleton Orchestra 1 credits

    The Carleton Orchestra performs large symphonic masterpieces, such as Beethoven, Stravinsky and Bernstein. Concerti with students and faculty soloists, and smaller works for string and wind ensembles are also performed. Occasional sight-reading sessions.

    Recommended Preparation: Admission by audition.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    Admission by audition.

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  187.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:James Chang 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • T, THWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • MUSE  187.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:James Chang 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • T, THWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • MUSE  187.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:James Chang 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • T, THWeitz Center M104 6:30pm-8:00pm
  • MUSE 188 Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble 1 credits

    The ensemble will use indigenous instruments and a Chinese approach to musical training in order to learn and perform music from China. In addition to the Wednesday meeting time, there will be one sectional rehearsal each week.

    Recommended Preparation: Previous experience in a music ensemble, Chinese Musical instruments or instructor permission.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    Prerequisite: Previous experience in a music ensemble, Chinese Musical instruments or instructor permission

    • Fall 2025, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice IS, International Studies
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  188.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Gao Hong 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • WWeitz Center M104 4:30pm-6:00pm
    • MUSE  188.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Gao Hong 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • WWeitz Center M104 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • MUSE 189 Carleton Symphony Band 1 credits

    The Carleton Symphony Band performs music selected from the standard and contemporary repertory, including compositions by Holst, Masianka, Arnold and others. Regular sight-reading sessions.

    Recommended Preparation: Admission by audition.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    Admission by audition.

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  189.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Rose Tyler 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 4:00pm-5:30pm
    • FWeitz Center M126 3:30pm-5:00pm
    • MUSE  189.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Rose Tyler 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 4:00pm-5:30pm
    • FWeitz Center M126 3:30pm-5:00pm
    • MUSE  189.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Rose Tyler 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 4:00pm-5:30pm
    • FWeitz Center M126 3:30pm-5:00pm
  • MUSE 190 Carleton Jazz Ensemble 1 credits

    The Carleton Jazz Ensemble's focus is on improvisation and the fusion between jazz, rock, funk, and Latin influences. There is no predetermined instrumentation. Rather, the ensemble's size and instrumentation vary each term, and often plays new arrangements tailored to the ensemble's personnel. String players, vocalists, and any brass or woodwind instrumentalists are welcome. The ensemble performs once each term.

    Recommended Preparation: Admission by audition.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    Admission by audition.

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  190.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • MUSE  190.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 6:30pm-8:00pm
    • MUSE  190.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • M, WWeitz Center M126 6:30pm-8:00pm
  • MUSE 192 World Drumming Ensemble 1 credits

    The ensemble uses a range of indigenous instruments and traditional approaches to musical training in order to learn and perform rhythms and songs of the music from a wide range of musical traditions and regions, including West Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.  No previous musical experience required.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    • Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice IS, International Studies
    • AFST Arts Practice MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSE  192.01 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Dave Schmalenberger 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • T, THWeitz Center M027 3:10pm-4:15pm
    • MUSE  192.01 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Dave Schmalenberger 🏫 👤
    • Size:12
    • T, THWeitz Center M027 3:10pm-4:15pm
  • MUSL 194 Chamber Music 1 credits

    Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term.

    Expected Preparation: Student has completed or is in the process of completing one Applied Music course with a grade of C- or better.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSL  194.00 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Nikki Melville 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MUSL  194.00 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Nikki Melville 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MUSL  194.00 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Nikki Melville 🏫 👤
    • Size:50
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
  • MUSL 195 Jazz Chamber Music 1 credits

    Small groups participate in the study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal jazz chamber music. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should usually consist of 3-8 students. Groups rehearse independently, and are coached weekly by jazz music faculty; all groups participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must register, and may not audit; students register for only one group, but may participate in two groups with permission of instructor.

    Expected Preparation: Student has completed or is in the process of completing one Applied Music course with a grade of C- or better.

    Repeatable: This course is repeatable.

    • Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • MUSC Ensemble
    • MUSL  195.00 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MUSL  195.00 Winter 2026

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • MUSL  195.00 Spring 2026

    • Faculty:Laura Caviani 🏫 👤
    • Size:100
    • Grading:S/CR/NC

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