Music (MUS)Academic Catalog: 2019–2020

Justin Knoepfel, Co-Chairperson (On leave, Spring 2020)
Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Co-Chairperson (Fall 2019) (On leave, Spring 2020)
Esther Wang, Co-Chairperson (Spring 2020) (On leave, Fall 2019)
Alexandra Berndt (Visiting, 2019–2020)
Alexandra Bryant (Visiting, 2019–2020)
Elizabeth Cherland (Visiting, 2019-2020)
Brandon Dean
Anna DeGraff (Visiting, 2019-2020)
April Ryun Kim (Visiting, 2019-2020)
Ruth Lu Lin
James Miller
Scott Moore
Yumiko Oshima-Ryan
Patricia Snapp
David Stamps

Part-time:

Krissy Bergmark
Johnathan Brandt
Molly Clinefelter
James DeVoll
John Engebretson
Rolf Erdahl
Sarah Erickson-Lume
Jeffrey Hess
David Kozisek
Sharon Mautner-Rodgers
Peter McGuire
Heidi Miller
Jonathan Moeller
Melissa Morey
Jill Olson Moser
Tracy Phala
Adam Rappel
Rebekah Richards
Trygve Skaar
Christina Smith
Phala Tracy
Melissa Williams
Chad Winterfeldt

Music is an integral part of the heritage of Gustavus Adolphus College. The Department of Music has a long history of excellence evidenced by the outstanding achievements of its graduates and notable performances by its ensembles. The Department takes great pride in its music majors and the large number of non-music majors who value a continuing engagement with music in their education and their lives. It offers a strong music core curriculum and cognates including the music education major and the Honors Program for advanced studies. Being among the first colleges to create a classroom utilizing computer-assisted music technology, the Department continues to pursue innovative teaching strategies and practices. Gustavus Adolphus College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The affiliation with this association is given due consideration in decisions affecting the College requirements for graduation.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education majors ordinarily are declared in the spring of the first year; majors are identified by a special audition on their primary instrument/voice and their enrollment in the music theory/music history sequence and performance studies. Registration in both lessons and ensembles is required each semester in residence on campus. Detailed information is provided to majors in the departmental online Music Student Handbook (gustavus.edu/academics/music/Handbook). In addition to the completion of the major, students are encouraged to choose cognate programs that meet special interests or satisfy additional requirements. Music majors often continue studies in graduate school and establish careers as educators, performers, and church musicians, or pursue other music-related careers.

Statement of Mission

The music department offers students of high aspiration and promise a music education of recognized excellence that enables them to become independent learners, pursue further advanced study, and attain their full potential as musicians. The artists/teachers/scholars of the music faculty offer a balance of tradition and innovation in their teaching and seek to bring students to an awareness of the interrelatedness of the historical, theoretical, pedagogical, and performance area of music across a broad range of genres. The music department affirms the core value of music in a liberal arts education and a passion for lifelong engagement with music.

Music Major:

A grade of C– or higher is required in all courses used to satisfy the requirements for the major. A major consists of 13.13 course credits, including:

Theory, History and Pedagogy of Music: seven course credits including MUS-103, MUS-104, MUS-111, MUS-112, MUS-211, MUS-212, MUS-374, MUS-375, MUS-380, and either MUS-385 or MUS-387.
Music Performance: Six course credits in lessons and ensembles divided as follows: four course credits of lessons (MUS-245 to MUS-267 and MUS-345 to MUS-367) with a minimum concentration (3 course credits) in the primary instrument/voice, and two course credits of ensembles (MUS-150 to MUS-194). Unless enrolled in student teaching or study abroad, students must include study of their primary instrument during both semesters of their senior year. All ensembles must be taken “for credit” in order to count in the major. Appropriate ensembles for voice majors are MUS-155 and MUS-156. Appropriate ensembles for instrumental majors are MUS-161, MUS-165 or MUS-170. A .25 ensemble is the required registration for all majors, unless, on the basis of audition, they are assigned to a .13 ensemble. (In the case of the latter, enrollment in a second .13 ensemble would complete the requirement.) Keyboard students may satisfy part of the ensemble requirement through supervised accompanying in MUS-140 or MUS-141. Guitar majors are encouraged to satisfy part of the ensemble requirement through MUS-175 or MUS-189.
MUS-390 Senior Major Capstone Experience (.13 course in senior year.)

Music Education Major:

Music Education Major:Admission to the music education major is by application and interview in the Department of Education, normally during the sophomore year. Music education majors must complete all Music major requirements (see above), plus MUS-102, Music of World Cultures; MUS-160 Adolphus Jazz Ensemble, MUS-161 Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, or MUS-189 Jazz Combo; MUS-207, Introduction to Music Education; MUS-371, Music Arranging; MUS-378, Instrumental and Choral Music Methods; an elective dance class; complete all other courses required for licensure (see Department of Education) and satisfy the requirements for vocal and/or instrumental specializations listed below. Licensure rules in Minnesota are periodically redesigned by the Board of Teaching. As a result, the Gustavus Teacher Education Programs may need to be revised. Please contact your advisor frequently for updates and to make any necessary changes in program plans.

Vocal Specialization: 1.13 additional music course credits:
1. MUS-331 and MUS-342.
2. The following adjustments in courses for the major are necessary to meet licensure requirements for this specialization:
  1. The primary instrument must be voice; i.e., 3 course credits must be earned in six semesters of applied voice.
  2. A secondary instrument must be established by .05 course credit (one semester) of private lessons; the recommended secondary instrument is keyboard, although students with equivalent piano skills may elect a different instrument after consultation with the piano area coordinator.
  3. The primary ensemble experience must be choral (at least 1 course credit must be in MUS-155 and/or MUS-156).
  4. .13 course credit of the ensemble requirement must be in MUS-157.
  5. MUS-385 is required.
  6. Vocalists must demonstrate the ability to accompany a vocal ensemble on a keyboard instrument. This is normally accomplished in MUS-385.

Instrumental Specialization: 1.83 additional music course credits:
1. MUS-330, MUS-332, MUS-334, MUS-336, MUS-338, MUS-340.
2. The music major ensemble requirement is increased to 2.13 course credits of which .13 course credit is required using the secondary instrument.
3. The following adjustments in courses for the major are necessary to meet licensure requirements for this specialization:
  1. The primary instrument must be chosen from MUS-249/349 to 253/353 or, MUS-255/355 to 264/364; i.e., 3 course credits must be earned in six semesters of study on a wind, percussion or string instrument.
  2. A secondary instrument must be established by .50 course credit (one semester) of private lessons and .13 course credit of ensemble participation; the secondary instrument must be chosen from a different family of instruments than the primary instrument (MUS-245 to 247 or, MUS-249 to 267).
  3. The primary ensemble experience must be instrumental (at least 1 course credit must be in MUS-165 and/or MUS-170).
  4. . 25 course credit of the ensemble requirement must be MUS-160 or MUS-161 and/or MUS-173 to 194.
  5. Jazz/Improvisation requirement: one semester of MUS-160, MUS-161 or MUS-180. Playing a secondary instrument in any of these ensembles also fulfills the ensemble requirement for secondary instruments (see “b” above).
  6. MUS-387 is required.

Honors Programs: In addition to the completion of the music major, students may choose to complete the requirements for departmental honors in music. A minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in music courses are required for entrance and must be maintained throughout the program.

Departmental Honors in Performance, Composition, or History-Literature: The purpose of departmental honors is to promote individual excellence in the art of music through intensive study in performance including recitals and demonstrated scholarship in support of these performances; or through advanced analytical and creative work in composition; or through specialized courses and independent research and writing projects in history-literature. Students should consult the online Music Student Handbook for detailed information.

Entrance Requirements:
1. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required in music courses and must be maintained throughout the program.

2. A minimum overall GPA of 3.25 is required and must be maintained throughout the program.

3. Submission of a Declaration of Intent for Departmental Honors in Music form to the department chair, ordinarily during the fall of the junior year.

4. Formation of an Honors Committee consisting of the advisor, program administrator of the area, and one other member of the music faculty selected in consultation with the student. In cases where the advisor and program administrator are the same, two other members of the music faculty are selected in consultation with the student.

5. Successful evaluation by the student’s Honors Committee of one of the following projects: for Performance, a junior recital (half recital); for Composition, a theory project or composition/performance from MUS-291; for History-Literature, a research paper from MUS-374 or MUS-375.

6. Endorsement of the student as a candidate for the Honors Program by the music faculty.
Requirements for Honors in Performance: 3.5 course credits (in addition to the major), including:
1. 3 course credits in MUS-345 to 367 (a total of 7, a minimum of 6 in the primary instrument/voice);

2. MUS-395 Honors in Performance (.5 course credit). This course may substitute for MUS-390 for honors in performance students.
Requirements for Honors in Composition: 3.5 course credits (in addition to those required for the major), including:
1. MUS-371, MUS-372, MUS-291 in Composition (.5 course credit), and MUS-391 in Advanced Composition (.5 course credit).

2. MUS-396 Honors Project in Composition (.5 course credit).

3. A minimum GPA of 3.666 in MUS-111 through MUS-212.
Requirements for Honors in History-Literature: 3.5 course credits (in addition to those required for the major), including:
1. 3 course credits chosen from MUS-102, MUS-143, MUS-202, MUS-291 in History-Literature (.5 course credit), MUS-372, MUS-391 in History/ Literature.

2. MUS-397 Honors Project in History Literature (.5 course credit).

Music Minor:

The music minor (5 courses) offers non-majors the opportunity to broaden and refine their musicianship. Students will choose a minimum of 1.0 course credit in each area: 1) music theory, 2) music history and literature, and 3) performance studies. For Area 1, MUS-111 and MUS-103 are required. For Area 2, students may choose from MUS-101, MUS-102, MUS-131, MUS-142, MUS-202, MUS-205, MUS-301, MUS-374, MUS-375 and CUR-220. For Area 3, students may choose from any of the courses listed in the Academic Bulletin under Performance Studies. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses used to satisfy the requirements for the minor. Students interested in arts management should consider the arts administration minor listed under “Arts Administration”.

Special Interests in Music:

Music majors or minors may seek departmental recommendations for courses which meet the student’s special interests in performance, theory, composition, church music, history, and literature, or which would be appropriate for music-related graduate studies, including areas such as music-business, music-computer science, music-theatre, music therapy, and arts management. Students interested in arts management should consider the arts administration minor. For a detailed description see: “Arts Administration.”

Theory, History, and Pedagogy of Music

101 Music Appreciation (1 course) An introduction to perceptive listening and a general knowledge of music. Compositions representing the major historical styles and media from the Middle Ages to the present are studied. Similarities with other modes of artistic expression are considered. ARTS, Spring semester.

102 Music of World Cultures (1 course) This course is a study of the traditional music of selected non-Western cultures as a means to a broader understanding of music as a global phenomenon. Musical instruments, the uses of music, stylistic elements, and other features, such as dance, form the framework of inquiry. Intercultural music also is explored. Required for all music education majors. This course counts toward the African Studies minor. GLOBL, Spring semester.

103, 104 Aural and Keyboard Skills I, II (.25 course, .25 course) In these courses students learn basic skills of sight singing, ear training, and keyboard. These courses are required of all music and music education majors and require concurrent enrollment in either MUS-111 or MUS-112. MUS-103 and MUS-111, with a minimum grade of C-, are prerequisites for MUS-104. MUS-103, Fall semester. MUS-104, Spring semester.

106 Vocal and Instrumental Coaching (.25 course) This seven-week course prepares singers, instrumentalists, and pianists to rehearse and perform arts songs and instrumental works. Students are strongly encouraged to register for this class as a duo (singer with pianist, instrumentalist with pianist). The course consists largely of student pairs singing or playing in class with instructor and students input. Other components include lecture, individual coaching, and public performance. This course can be especially helpful for students preparing for auditions, recitals, and competitions. Fall and Spring semesters, first half.

107 Music Fundamentals for Elementary Teachers (.5 course) The rudiments of music, basics of harmony, and introduction to the keyboard, all approached from their context in the elementary school. This course is required of all elementary education majors unless they have taken MUS-111. Not open to first-year students. Fall and Spring semesters, first half.

111, 112 Music Theory I, II (.75 course, .75 course) In these courses students study the fundamentals of music, including notation, melody, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, cadences, and an introduction to voice leading. These courses are required of all music and music education majors and require concurrent enrollment in either MUS-103 or MUS-104. MUS-103 and MUS-111, with a minimum grade of C –, are prerequisites for MUS-112. MUS-111, Fall semester. MUS-112, Spring semester.

117 Improvisation (.13 course) The primary focus of this course is instrumental improvisation over the blues. No previous performance experience in improvisation is necessary. The course will involve jazz theory, transcription, individual study, and listening. Music education students are encouraged to take this course. May be repeated for credit. Spring semester.

131 Vocal Literature (.25 course) In this course students will be introduced to significant composers and art song repertoire from the Classical period to today. Course work will include listening and reading assignments, tests, and presentations. Prerequisites: MUS-129 or MUS-248. Spring semester, odd years.

142 Piano Pedagogy (.5 course) This course introduces students to various methods of creative piano teaching. Students will survey piano method books and develop practical piano teaching skills. Students will visit and observe well-established piano studios in the region and also have the practical experience of teaching young children at the Gustavus Piano Laboratory working with student-instructors. The class will also discuss how to connect with children through self-knowledge. Students will practice group breathing meditation and learn how to “observe” and “listen” to ourselves. The successful completion of this course is required to teach in the Gustavus Piano Laboratory. Students interested in teaching, but not currently enrolled in applied piano, require instructor’s permission to register. Co-requisite: MUS-246, MUS-346, or permission of instructor. ARTS, Spring semester, even years.

145 Quiet Mind for Performance-Exploring Your Inner Being (.5 course) This course trains students in mental preparation for musical performance through deeper awareness of “inner being.” It will pursue this goal from three perspectives: the study of “dualistic mind”- Self 1 & Self 2, the practice of breathing meditation, and body awareness. While the course prepares students for musical performance, the subjects covered apply to wider fields of performance. The course consists of weekly meditation practice, readings, discussions, music lessons, and performances. Students will write weekly journal about their experiences. The course culminates in a final project: a musical performance in Bjorling Recital Hall before a public audience. Spring semester, odd years.

207 Elementary Music Methods (.5 course) A study of the materials and methods of teaching music in the classroom at the elementary level. Required of all vocal music education majors. Not open to first-year students. Prerequisite: MUS-107 or MUS-103/MUS-111. Fall and Spring semesters.

211, 212 Music Theory III, IV (1 course, 1 course) Advanced work in harmony, sight reading, keyboard, dictation, and analytical techniques. Required of all music and music education majors. Prerequisite: MUS-104/MUS-112 with a minimum grade of C-. MUS-211 with a minimum grade of C- is prerequisite to MUS-212. MUS-211 offered Fall semester; MUS-212, Spring semester.

280 Music Industry and Entrepreneurship (1 course) An intensive course of study designed to develop basic business skills in the music idiom through the study of copyright law, music licensing and publishing, grant writing, artist/venue management & promotion, the recording industry, and entrepreneurial thinking. ARTS, Spring semester, odd years.

282 Recording Techniques (1 course) Through a series of hands-on projects, culminating in a final recording, programming and mixing project, students will learn the fundamentals of analog and digital audio technology, microphones, recording techniques, audio signal flow, DAW session management and file exchange, integration of MIDI with audio tracks, signal processing, editing and professional mixing techniques. Fall semester.

291, 391 Independent Study in Music (Credit variable) Individual research, composition, and/or performance projects in music, designed by the student in consultation with a faculty member in the department. Fall and Spring semesters and January Term.

301 Liturgical Thought and Practice (.5 course) This course examines the history, structure, and theological foundations of public liturgical worship, from Old Testament accounts to the multitude of practices that exist in the 21st century. Students will be expected to attend and observe a variety of services (in both Christ Chapel and the local community). Special attention will be given to the role of music in worship. Students will work collaboratively with the Cantor of Christ Chapel and chapel staff to plan and lead worship in Christ Chapel. Recommended for any student interested in Church-related vocations. Spring semester, odd years.

330 Vocal Techniques for Instrumental Majors (.25 course) A course in basic vocal pedagogy open to upper-class music majors and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. Spring semester, even years.

331 Vocal Techniques for Vocal Majors (.25 course) An introductory course in vocal pedagogy open to upper-class music majors and required of those seeking vocal music education licensure. Spring semester, even years.

332 String Techniques (.25 course) A laboratory course covering practical playing and methods of teaching the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Open to upper-class music majors and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. Spring semester, even years.

334 Guitar Techniques (.13 course) A laboratory course covering practical playing and methods of teaching the guitar. Open to upper-class music majors and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. (Students interested in basic guitar instruction should take MUS-123.) Spring semester, odd years.

336 Woodwind Techniques (.25 course) A laboratory course covering practical playing and methods of teaching the woodwind instruments. Open to upper-class music majors, and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. Fall semester, odd years.

338 Brass Techniques (.25 course) A laboratory course covering practical playing and methods of teaching brass instruments. Open to upper-class music majors, and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. Fall semester, even years.

340 Percussion Techniques (.13 course) A laboratory course covering practical playing and methods of teaching percussion instruments. Open to upper-class music majors, and required of those seeking instrumental music education licensure. Spring semester, odd years.

342 K-12 Instrumental Techniques for Vocal Music Education Majors (.25 course) A laboratory course overview of practical playing and methods of teaching instruments. Open to upper-class music majors, and required of those seeking vocal music education licensure. Spring semester, odd years.

268, 368 Career Exploration, Internship (Course value to be determined) Off-campus employment experience related to the student’s major. See description of the Internship Program. Normally open only to juniors and seniors.

371 Music Arranging and Transcription (1 course) Vocal ensembles and the instruments of the band and orchestra are studied through analysis, score-reading, and listening for the purpose of writing and arranging for various musical groups. Projects in scoring, transcription and arranging for several ensembles are completed. Required of all music education majors. Prerequisite: MUS-212. Fall semester.

372 Advanced Theory and Composition (1 course) The two principal areas of concentration for this course are theory and composition. Additional topics will be selected from the following: historical styles of counterpoint, form analysis, analytic techniques, compositional devices, and contemporary styles. Prerequisite: MUS-212. ARTS, Spring semester, even years.

374 History of Western Music I (1 course) This survey course is divided into three sections of study: Music in the Medieval World; Renaissance Music; and Baroque Music. The major composers, genres, and masterpieces of each period will be examined. Music will be viewed in its social, political, and cultural contexts. Required of all music and music education majors. Prerequisites: MUS-104, MUS-112, and junior or senior status. WRITD, Fall semester.

375 History of Western Music II (1 course) This survey course is divided into three sections of study: Music in the Classic Period; Music of the 19th Century; and 20th Century Music. The major composers, genres, and masterpieces of each period will be examined. Music will be viewed in its social, political, and cultural contexts. Required of all music and music education majors. Prerequisites: MUS-104, MUS-112, and junior or senior status. Spring semester.

378 Choral/Instrumental Methods (.5 course, .5 course) Choral Methods is the secondary music methods course for vocal music education majors. The primary focus is developing and teaching choral music in the middle and high school, programming, and development of professional materials. Instrumental Methods is the secondary music methods course for instrumental music education majors. The primary focus is developing and teaching instrumental music in the middle and high school, programming, and development of professional materials. Usually taken in the Spring of the senior year. Spring semester, first half.

380 Basic Conducting (.5 course) Beginning study of conducting as a performance skill, including conducting and rehearsal techniques, score study, transposition, and informed music listening abilities. Required of all music and music education majors. Prerequisite: MUS-212. Fall semester.

385 Choral Conducting (.5 course) A study of conducting as a performance skill, the techniques of rehearsing choral ensembles, accompanying vocal ensembles, and a survey of choral literature. Ability to analyze scores to evaluate quality and degree of difficulty is developed through listening, score reading, and rehearsing. Required of all vocal music education majors. Prerequisites: MUS-212 and MUS-380. Spring semester.

387 Instrumental Conducting (.5 course) Study of conducting as a performance skill, including baton technique, score reading and analysis, rehearsal procedure. Spring semester.

390 Senior Music Major Capstone Experience (.13 course) and development of aural acumen. Required of all instrumental music education majors. Prerequisites: MUS-212 and MUS-380. In this course each student major will design and present a recital, write a paper and abstract on a work from the recital, and finish a portfolio of musical activities and projects. Required of all music and music education majors. Offered annually.

395 Honors in Performance (.5 course) Individual project in performance (full recital and accompanying document) for senior majors admitted to the honors program in performance. Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Fall and Spring semesters.

396 Honors in Composition (.5 course) Individual project in composition (requires performance of the honors composition project) for senior majors admitted to the honors program in composition. Prerequisites: MUS-212 and permission of advisor. Fall and Spring semesters.

397 Honors in History-Literature (.5 course) Individual research project (written document and formal presentation) for senior majors admitted to the honors program in history-literature. Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Fall and Spring semesters.

Performance Studies
Lessons

Group instruction offered at Level I. Private instruction in technique and repertoire offered at Level II. Intermediate and advanced instruction in technique and repertoire for upper-class music and music education majors on their primary instrument/voice offered at Level III and requires a special audition for first time registration. (Students should note that lessons at Level I do not count toward a major in music or music education. Students who have not formally declared a music major or are without a music scholarship will be charged a lesson fee.)

120 Piano Class (.25 course) A beginning piano course for students with no piano experience. The goals of this course are to enable beginners to play simple piano pieces focused on classical repertoire, understand various musical styles, and learn basic music theory. The course requires an hour of daily practice time. The final project is an informal performance of all registered students playing the repertory studied during the semester. No audition required. ARTS, Offered annually

123 Guitar Class (.25 course) An introduction to the study of guitar. Students will learn to read guitar music in first position (notes, chords, solo style) and strumming and fingerpicking techniques. Students must provide their own instrument. No audition required. ARTS, Spring semester, even years.

129 Voice Class (.25 course) An introduction to the study of voice, vocal technique, and vocal literature at the appropriate level. Taught as a combination of class and individual lessons. No audition required. May be repeated for credit. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Keyboard (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
245/345 Organ	246/346 Piano	247/347 Jazz Piano

248/348 Voice (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Woodwinds (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
249/349 Flute	250/350 Oboe	251/351 Clarinet
252/352 Bassoon	253/353 Saxophone

Brass (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
255/355 Horn	256/356 Trumpet	257/357 Trombone
258/358 Euphonium	259/359 Tuba

260/360 Percussion (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Strings (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
261/361 Violin	262/362 Viola	263/363 Cello
264/364 String Bass	265/365 Harp

Guitar (.5 course or 1 course) Technique and repertoire at the appropriate level. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
266/366 Classical Guitar	267/367 Jazz Guitar

Ensembles

151 Lucia Singers (.13 course) A choral ensemble for treble voices that studies, rehearses, and performs a variety of significant choral literature. The choir performs at concerts, on campus liturgical services and other special college events. Open to all students. No audition is required. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Vocal Chamber Music Ensembles (.13 course) Study and performance of vocal chamber music literature by small groups of singers under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Audition or permission of voice faculty. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters

Section
154 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
157 Duets, Trios, Quartets, Opera Scenes
189 Jazz Combo

155 Choir of Christ Chapel (.25 course) A mixed-voice ensemble that studies, rehearses, and performs a variety of significant sacred choral literature. In addition to liturgical services and special College events both on and off campus, the choir performs a concert tour in the spring. Open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

156 Gustavus Choir (.25 course) A mixed-voice ensemble of approximately 70 members that studies and performs significant historical and contemporary choral repertoire. A concert tour is conducted each year, including an international tour every fourth year. Open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall, January, and Spring semesters.

160 Adolphus Jazz Ensemble (.13 course) Study and performance of music for jazz ensemble. Open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

161 Gustavus Jazz Ensemble (.25 course) Study and performance of music for jazz ensemble. The Jazz Lab Band usually tours in the spring. Open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

164 Gustavus Campus Band (.13 Course) The Gustavus Campus Band is designed for students seeking a concert band music performance experience with a slightly lower time commitment. The ensemble performs the highest quality traditional and contemporary repertoire and is open to all students regardless of ability. Campus Band will perform 1-2 times per semester in traditional concerts and campus events as appropriate. A brief audition is required for placement into the ensemble. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

165 Gustavus Wind Orchestra (.25 course) A concert wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 70 instrumentalists. The ensemble performs a variety of available repertoire. A concert tour is conducted each year, usually in January, including an international tour every fourth year. Open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

166 Gustavus Wind Symphony (.13 course) A concert wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 90 instrumentalists. The ensemble performs a variety of available repertoire and is open to all students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

170 Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (.25 course) An orchestra employing instrumentation typical of the “Romantic” period. It specializes in the symphonic works of the 19th century and works for larger orchestra from later periods. The symphony orchestra is on a three years on, one year off touring schedule, with an international tour every fourth year. Open to students by audition. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

171 Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra (.13 course) This orchestra consists of approximately 25-30 members, both music and non-music majors, specializing in orchestral repertoire of the eighteenth century to current trends. It is a string orchestra with winds, brass and percussion added as needed. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

187 Gustavus Chamber Winds (.13 course) An ensemble exploring the classical and contemporary literature for medium-to-large woodwind ensembles. Occasional performances in chapel, area churches or schools as available. ARTS, Fall and Spring Semesters.

192 Brass Choir (.13 course) An ensemble exploring the classical and contemporary literature for medium-to-large brass ensembles. Occasional performances in chapel, area churches or schools as available. ARTS, Fall and Spring Semesters.

Instrumental Chamber Music Ensembles (.13 course, unless otherwise noted) Study and performance of chamber music literature by small groups of instrumentalists under faculty supervision. Open to students by audition and permission of instructor. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

Section
140, 141 Keyboard Accompanying (.13 course, .25 course)
173 String Ensemble
175 Guitar Ensemble
176 Keyboard Ensemble
177 Percussion Ensemble
178 Handbell Choir
181 Flute Choir
184 Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
189 Jazz Combo
190 Trombone Choir
191 Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
193 Chapel Brass
194 Brass Chamber Ensemble
196 Horn Choir