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MUS A 34 - Wind Ensemble
(1) Bambach
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Masterworks of the literature for ensembles smaller than orchestral or fullband scoring. Although the basic ensembles feature winds, both strings and percussion are utilized.



MUS A 36A - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
A selected ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 36B - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A36A.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 36C - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A36B.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 37A - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
University choir.



MUS A 37B - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A37A.
University choir.



MUS A 37C - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A37B.
University choir.



MUS A 38 - Opera Workshop
(1) Sokol
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Participation in opera scenes.



MUS A 38P - Opera Production
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Participation in annual opera production.



MUS A 40 - Contemporary Music Ensemble
(1) Haladyna
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Reading sessions and preparation for performanc of contemporary music. There will be two concerts each quarter. Includes departmental scholarship players, and is open to composers who also perform.



MUS A 41 - Piano Ensemble
(1) Asche, Berkowitz
Prerequisites: By audition.
Piano duets (1 piano, 4 hands) and duos (2 pianos) in separate sections.



MUS A 42 - Orchestra
(2) Schindler
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Music performance laboratory.



MUS A 43 - Flute Choir
(1) Felber
Prerequisites: Audition.
The flute choir studies flute literature in depth, perfects technique and interpretation, employs the complete flute family of bass, alto flutes and piccolos. Prepares ensemble for public performances each quarter.



MUS A 44 - Chamber Music Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Chamber music ensemble.



MUS A 45 - Brass Quintet
(1) Gross
Prerequisites: By audition.
Participation in scholarship brass quintet.



MUS A 45BR - Brass Orchestral Repertoire
(1) Gross
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Intensive exploration of staple brass orchestral repertoire, emphasizing the works of important 19th and 20th century composers. Classes include rehearsal sessions, guided listening and analysis, mock auditions, resume and taped audition preparation.



MUS A 45H - Horn Ensemble
(1) Gross
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Horn ensemble.



MUS A 46 - Clarinet Choir
(1) Bambach
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Clarinet choir.



MUS A 47S - Jazz Ensemble
(1) Nathan
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Instruction in interpretation and performance of jazz music. Improvization is stressed. Audition is required.



MUS A 48S - Collegium Musicum: Musica Antiqua
(1) Kronour
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Performance workshop in medieval and renaissance music. Specialized in instrumental and solo vocal music.



MUS A 49 - Percussion Ensemble
(1) Nathan
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Rehearsal and performance of standard percussion ensemble literature. insturction of appropriate playing techniques for standard and exotic percussion instruments.



MUS A 53 - Viola Orchestral Repertoire
(1) Callus
Prerequisites: By audition.
The study of the entire standard orchestral repertoire for viola and audition procedures.



MUS A 70 - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures: A. American folk music I. Indian music J. Beginning Gamalan K. Advanced Gamelan M. Middle Eastern music P. West African drumming V. Gospel choir.



MUS A 70J - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble: Beginning Gamelan
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. students.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures.



MUS A 132A - Young Soloists Ensemble
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Music A36A or A136A.
A specialized select ensemble for singers as part of a professional apprenticeship program.



MUS A 132B - Young Soloists Ensemble
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A132A and consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Music A36B A136B.
A specialized select ensemble for singers as part of a professional apprenticeship program.



MUS A 132C - Young Soloists Ensemble
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Music A132B and consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Music A36C A136C.
A specialized select ensemble for singers as part of a professional apprenticeship program.



MUS A 134 - Wind Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Masterworkds of the literature for ensembles smaller than orchestral or full band scoring. Although the basic ensembles feature winds, both stringsand percussion are utilized.



MUS A 136A - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Upper-division only.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 136B - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Music A36A. Upper-division only.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 136C - Chamber Choir
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Music A36B. Upper-division only.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 137A - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Upper-division only.
University choir.



MUS A 137B - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Music A137A. Upper-division only.
University choir.



MUS A 137C - University Singers
(1) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Music A137B. Upper-division only.
University choir.



MUS A 138 - Opera Workshop
(1) Sokol
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Participation in opera scenes.



MUS A 138P - Opera Production
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Participation in annual opera production.



MUS A 140 - Ensemble for Contemporary Music
(1) Haladyna
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Reading sessions and preparation for performance of contemporary music. There will be one or two concerts each quarter. Includes departmental scholarship players, and is open to composers who also perform.



MUS A 141 - Piano Ensemble
(1) Asche, Berkowitz
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Upper-division students only.
Piano duets (1 piano, 4 hands) and duos (2 pianos) in separate sections.



MUS A 142 - Orchestra
(2) Schindler
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Orchestra.



MUS A 143 - Flute Choir
(1) Felber
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
The flute choir studies flute literature in depth, perfects technique and interpretation, employs the complete flute family of bass, alto flutes and piccolos. Prepares ensemble for public performances each quarter.



MUS A 144 - Chamber Music Ensemble
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Chamber music ensemble.



MUS A 145 - Brass Quintet
(1) Gross
Prerequisites: By audition. Upper-division standing.
Participation in scholarship brass quintet.



MUS A 145BR - Brass Orchestral Repertoire
(1) Gross
Prerequisites: By audition; upper-division standing.
Intensive exploration of staple brass orchestral repertoire, emphasizing the works of important 19th and 20th century composers. Classes include rehearsal sessions, guided listening and analysis, mock auditions, resume and taped audition preparation.



MUS A 145H - Horn Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. Upper-division only.
Horn ensemble.



MUS A 146 - Clarinet Choir
(1) Bambach
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students only.
Clarinet choir.



MUS A 147S - Jazz Ensemble
(1) Nathan
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition required.
Instruction in interpretation and performance of jazz music. Improvisation is stressed.



MUS A 148 - Early Music Choir
(1) Planchart
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Performance workshop in medieval and renaissance music. Specializes in vocal music, particularly choral.



MUS A 148S - Collegium Musicum: Musica Antiqua
(1) Kronour
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Performance workship in medieval and renaissance music. Specializes in instrumental and solo vocal music.



MUS A 149 - Percussion Ensemble
(1) Magnussen
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition. For upper-division students.
Rehearsal and performance of standard percussion ensemble literature. Instruction of appropriate playing techniques for standard and exotic percussin instruments.



MUS A 153 - Viola Orchestral Repertoire
(1) Callus
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
The study of the entire standard orchestral repertoire for viola, and audition procedures.



MUS A 170 - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition with the exception of Music A170J. For upper-divisiostudents.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures: A. American folk music I. Indian music J. Beginning Gamalan K. Advanced Gamelan M. Middle Eastern music P. West African drumming V. Gospel choir.



MUS A 170J - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble
(1) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition with the exception of Music A170J. For upper-division students.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures: J) Beginning Gamalan



MUS A 232 - Young Soloists Ensemble
(2) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition
A small, select vocal ensemble specialized in one- or two-on-a-part singing. Requires concurrent enrollment in Mus A235, A236 or A237.



MUS A 232A - Young Soloists Ensemble
(2) Gervais
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
A specialized select ensemble for singers as part of a professional apprenticeship program, which requires concurrent enrollment in Music 236A-B-C or 231.



MUS A 234 - Wind Ensemble
(2) Bambach
Prerequisites: Entrance by audition.
Masterworks of the literature for ensembles smaller than orchestral or fullband scoring. Although the basic ensembles feature winds, both strings and percussion are utilized. Advanced players only.



MUS A 236 - UCSB Chamber Choir
(2) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
A select ensemble of voice majors and non-majors, the Chamber Choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers advanced study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 236A - Chamber Choir
(2) Gervais
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
A select ensemble for singers and instrumentalists, the chamber choir prepares musicians for professional ensemble work and offers specialized study in choral literature, techniques, styles and interpretation covering five centuries of choral repertoire.



MUS A 237 - UCSB Women's Chorus
(2) Gervais
For female voices only, this chorus performs the main repertory for treble voices, including a cappella and accompanied works from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Occasionally undertakes collaborative projects with the Men's Chorus.



MUS A 237M - UCSB Men's Chorus
(2) Gervais
For male voices only, this chorus performs a wide range of choral music, from classical works of the Renaissance to the 20th century, as well as lighter fare normally associated with glee club choirs. Occasionally undertakes collaborative projects with the Women's Chorus.



MUS A 238 - Opera Workshop
(2) Sokol
Prerequisites: Audition.
Participation in opera scenes.



MUS A 238P - Opera Production
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Audition.
Participation in annual opera production.



MUS A 239 - Guitar Ensemble
(2) Head
Guitar Ensemble.



MUS A 240 - Ensemble for Contemporary Music
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition; graduate students only.
Reading sessions and preparation for performanc of contemporary music. There are one or two concerts each quarter. Includes departmental scholarship players, and is open to composers who also perform.



MUS A 241 - Piano Ensemble
(2) Asche, Berkowitz, Oberacker
Piano duets (1 piano, 4 hands) and duos (2 pianos) in separate sections.



MUS A 242 - Orchestra
(2) Schindler
Prerequisites: Admission by audition.
Orchestra.



MUS A 243 - Flute Choir
(2) Felber
Prerequisites: Admission by audition.
Flute Choir.



MUS A 244 - Chamber Music Ensemble
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Admission by audition.
Chamber Music Ensemble.



MUS A 245 - Brass Quintet
(2) Gross
Prerequisites: By audition.
Participation in scholarship brass quintet.



MUS A 245BR - Brass Orchestral Repertoire
(2) Gross
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; by audition.
Intensive exploration of staple brass orchestra repertoire, emphasizing the works of important 19th and 20th century composers. Classes include rehearsal sessions, guided listening and analysis, mock auditions, resume and taped audition preparation.



MUS A 245H - Horn Ensemble.
(2) Gross
Prerequisites: By audition.
Horn Ensemble.



MUS A 246 - Clarinet Choir.
(2) Bambach
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Clarinet Choir.



MUS A 247S - Jazz Ensemble.
(2) Nathan
Prerequisites: Admission by audition.
Jazz Ensemble.



MUS A 248 - Early Music Choir
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Entrance by audition.
Early music choir.



MUS A 248S - Collegium Musicum: Musica Antiqua
(2) Kronour
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Performance workshop in medieval and renaissance music. Specializes in instrumental and solo vocal music.



MUS A 249 - Percussion Ensemble.
(2) Magnussen
Prerequisites: Admission by audition.
Percussion Ensemble.



MUS A 253 - Viola Orchestral Repertoire
(2) Callus
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
The study of the entire standard orchestral repertoire for viola and audition procedures.



MUS A 270 - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures: A. American Folk Music; I. Indian music; J. Beginning Gamelan; K. Advanced Gamelan; M. Middle East Ensemble; P. West African Drumming; V. Gospel Choir.



MUS A 270J - Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble
(2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.
Group performance of music from selected world cultures: j. Beginning gamelan.