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Course Descriptions

Ensemble

6ENS 100 (I, II-2) Large Ensemble

Instrumental ensemble for freshmen and sophomores.

6ENS 120 (I, II-2) Chorale

6ENS 120A (I, II-1) Repertory Singers

6ENS 120B (I, II-1) Eastman Rochester Chorus

6ENS 120C (I, II-1) Women's Chorus

6ENS 200 (I, II-2) Advanced Large Ensemble

Instrumental ensemble for juniors and seniors.

6ENS 207, 208 (I, II-1) Collegium Musicum

Vocal and instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments. May be repeated for credit. By audition. (Prerequisite for keyboard players: KBD 443 Keyboard Continuo Realization or permission of the instructor.)

6ENS 215 (I, II-1) Gamelan or Other Ensemble

The Eastman Gamelan (angklung) performs traditional ceremonial music and new-style music (keybar) from Bali as well as new compositions for gamelan. Students studying another world music instrument or participating in another, non-Eastman world music ensemble may receive credit for this instruction on a case-by-case basis. May be repeated for credit.

6ENS 216 (I, II-1) Mbira Ensemble

May be repeated for credit.

6ENS 242 (I, II-1) Trombone Choir

Preparation and performance of trombone ensemble music of various styles. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

6ENS 243 (I, II-1) Tuba Mirum

Preparation and performance of all types of tuba ensemble repertory, especially works for tuba ensemble plus a small number of other instruments.

6ENS 244 (I, II-1) Brass Guild

The Brass Guild is composed of juniors, seniors, and graduate students selected by audition. This ensemble provides consistent, weekly rehearsals of brass and orchestral repertoire together with the study of brass orchestral techniques and performances of brass repertoire. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

6ENS 245 (I, II-1) Horn Choir

Preparation and performance of various types and styles of horn ensemble repertory from quartets to octets for 4-24 performers. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in HRN 160/460 or permission of instructor.

6ENS 251, 252 (I, II-2) Orchestral Repertory

An in-depth survey of the standard repertory, particularly directed at preparing students for orchestral auditions and careers. May be repeated once for credit provided different repertory is covered.

6ENS 260 (I, II-1) Chamber Music (Percussion)

Performance of music for percussion ensemble.

6ENS 400 (I, II-1) Graduate Ensemble

Instrumental ensemble for graduate students.

6ENS 401 (I, II-0) Graduate Ensemble

Same as 6ENS 400, but for no credit and no charge. For MM PRL instrumental students who wish to participate in large ensembles, but do not need credit. Requires permission of the instructor. (rev 6/04/07)

6ENS 420 (I, II-2) Graduate Chorale

6ENS 420A (I, II-1) Graduate Repertory Singers

6ENS 420B (I, II-1) Graduate Eastman Rochester Chorus

6ENS 420C (I, II-1) Graduate Women's Chorus

6ENS 421 (I, II-0) Graduate Chorale

Same as 6ENS 420, but for no credit and no charge. For MM PRL voice students who need 2 semesters of vocal ensemble, but not the credit.

6ENS 421A (I, II-1) Graduate Repertory Singers

Same as 6ENS 420A, but for no credit and no charge. For MM PRL voice students who need 2 semesters of vocal ensemble, but not the credit.

6ENS 421B (I, II-1) Graduate Eastman Rochester Chorus

Same as 6ENS 420B, but for no credit and no charge. For MM PRL voice students who need 2 semesters of vocal ensemble, but not the credit.

6ENS 421C (I, II-1) Graduate Women's Chorus

Same as 6ENS 420C, but for no credit and no charge. For MM PRL voice students who need 2 semesters of vocal ensemble, but not the credit.

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