MUS.-1410 Brass Chamber Ensemble I

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080. Audition and music reading ability required. Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
The Brass Ensemble focuses on performance techniques and literature for brass quintet sextet and brass choir. Members focus on individual performance in a smaller and more intimate setting. Brass ensemble performs music from a wide range of reperoire including classical contemporary and popular styles. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes

Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
Explore a variety of music from other cultures
Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music