Prerequisite: Previous
experience or permission of instructor
To experience a high level of choral music
education and performance of standard choral literature
14th-20th centuries through the opportunities available
in rehearsals, concerts, and all other choral-oriented
activities.
Women's Chorus
(MUN 4323) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission
through audition
A vocal ensemble comprised of female voices
performing a wide repertoire of choral literature for the
female voice. May be repeated for credit.
Men's Chorus
(MUN 4333) 1 credit
>Prerequisite: Permission
through audition
A choral ensemble of male voices performing
a wide repertoire of choral literature written for men's
voices.
Chamber Singers
(MUN 4343) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission
through audition
A choral ensemble of mixed voices
performing a wide repertoire of chamber choral
literature. May be repeated for credit.
Chamber Vocal Ensemble
(MUN 4344) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission
through audition
A survey of vocal music for small ensembles
of all periods of music with a view to performance.
Madrigal Singers
(MUN 4363) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Audition required
Students will experience a high level of
Renaissance and Baroque choral music education and
performance through the opportunities available in
rehearsals, concerts, and all other choral-oriented
activities.
University Wind Ensemble
(MUN 4423) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Audition required
The Florida Atlantic University
Ensemble provides the member musicians with a rich
musical experience through the performance of quality
music for winds. Open to students by
audition.
Instrumental Chamber Music
(MUN 4463) 1 credit
The study and performance of chamber
music literature appropriate to the following
instrumental areas, in any combination: piano
(harpsichord, organ), strings, woodwinds, brass,
percussion, guitar and harp.
Accompanying
(MUN 4513) 1 credit
This course is designed to increase
experience and exposure to the art of collaborative
music-making.
Jazz Band
(MUN 4713) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission
through audition
An instrumental ensemble performing works
from the jazz band repertoire. Performances are presented
both on and off campus. May be repeated for credit.
Chamber Jazz
(MUN 4714) 1 credit
The performance of standard and
contemporary jazz works by jazz combos with emphasis on
improvisation and group interaction. Open by
audition.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
(MUN 4723) 1 credit
The study and performance of vocal
jazz and commercial music, including improvisation.
Women's Pop/Jazz Ensemble
(MUN 4724) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Audition required
Students will experience a high level of
popular and jazz choral music education and performance
through the opportunities available in rehearsals,
concerts, and all other choral-oriented activities.
University Klezmer Band
(MUN 4890) 1 credit
The University Klezmer Band will
learn, through ensemble preparation and performance, the
historical and social context of Klezmer music, which is
written and improvised Jewish music from various periods
and cultures throughout the world.
Musical Theatre Workshop I
(MUO 4006) 1 credit
Prerequisites: MVV 2171 with a
grade of "C" or higher
Students have the opportunity to perform
scenes from the Musical Theatre repertoire and improve
skills associated with performing, such as acting,
movement, stylistic choices, and working with the
director.
Musical Theatre Workshop II
(MUO 4008) 1 credit
Prerequisites: MUO 4006 and
approval from the vocal area chair
Students have the opportunity to perform
scenes from the Musical Theatre repertoire and improve
skills associated with performing, such as acting,
movement, stylistic choices, and working with the
director.
Opera Workshop I
(MUO 4503) 1 credit
Prerequisites: MVV 2171, MUS
2201, MUS 2202, and approval
of the area chair
Students have the opportunity to perform
scenes from the opera repertoire and improve skills
associated with performing, such as acting, movement,
stylistic choices, and working with the director.
Opera Workshop II
(MUO 4504) 1 credit
Prerequisites: MUO 4503 and
approval of area chair
Students have the opportunity to perform
advanced scenes from the opera repertoire and improve
skills associated with performing, such as acting,
movement, stylistic choices, and working with the
director.
Gateway to Musical Perception
(MUS 1101) 3 credits
Conceptually-based, skills-oriented
musical perception course for Music majors only. Its
purpose is to develop: 1) active listening; 2) an
understanding of musical terminology and elements; 3)
familiarity with instrument types and vocal styles; 4)
historical and cultural musical perspective. The goal is
to build skills that will benefit majors in all areas of
their music course work-theoretical, historical, applied
and performance. Lectures will be amended by examples
selected from a variety of Western Art, World, and
Popular musics.
Honors Freshman Seminar
(MUS 1930) 3 credits
Gordon Rule, writing
The Classical music tradition gives full
and rich expression to enduring themes of the human life
experience. Basic elements of music, basic history of
music as well as active student participation form core
elements of the course.
Diction for Singers I
(MUS 2201) 1 credit
Prerequisites: Must have 2
semesters of MVV Applied Voice at
FAU and/or approval of the vocal area chair
A vocal music course in diction covering
the Latin, Italian, and German languages.
