Music Course Descriptions
In numbering ensemble courses, the first digit, numeral 1, is used for freshman and sophomore level courses, the numeral 3 for junior and senior-level courses.MUS 1301, 3301: Opera Workshop
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
The course of study will involve selected scenes from standard opera literature prepared for dramatic presentation. Research will be required pertaining to the historical setting, appropriate costumes, and mannerisms of the period being studied. Staging techniques and set building will be included as deemed necessary to each presentation.
$25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1311, 3311: Jazz Ensemble
Membership selected by audition. Study and performance of big band jazz styles from the 1930's to present.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1501, 3501: Band
Open to students who can satisfy audition requirements. Marching Band, fall semester, or permission of instructor is a prerequisite for Concert Band, spring semester. Fall semester stresses marching band. Spring semester stresses symphonic and concert bands in the study and performance of quality literature.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1511, 3511: Brass Choir
Membership selected by audition. Study and performance of representative brass literature.
Rehearsal 3 hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1521: Woodwind Ensembles
Open to all students. Membership selected by audition.
Two hours weekly. $31.25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1531, 3531: Brass Ensembles
Open to all students. Membership selected by audition.
Two hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1541, 3541: Percussion Ensembles
Open to all students. Membership selected by audition.
Two hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1551, 3551: String Ensembles
Open to all students. Membership selected by audition.
Two hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1571, 3571: University Choir
Open to all students. A select vocal group of approximately sixty members selected by audition. Study and performance of choral literature of all periods.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1581, 3581: Choral Artists
Open to all students by audition. A select choral ensemble of approximately sixteen voices specializing in the performance of chamber choral music from all historical periods.
Note: Two or three concerts are presented on campus each semester. Off-campus performances include tours and public relations functions for the university.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1611, 3611: Music Theatre Workshop
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Selected songs from standard musical theatre literature will be prepared for public performance with an emphasis on popular professional performance techniques.
Note: Credit will be given for one leading part or for a series of supporting parts.
Two hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1621, 3621: Music Theatre Practicum
Offered: As needed
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Credit will be given for participation that results in a public performance of a major production. Vocal, instrumental, and/or audiovisual technological participation will be accepted.
A minimum of 28 hours participation is required. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1631, 3631: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Prerequisite: Audition
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the premiere wind-performing ensemble at Arkansas Tech University performing a balanced mix of traditional and new repertoire. Emphasis is placed on the highest artistic standards, professionalism in performance excellence while offering pedagogy for the advanced musician.
Note: Membership is determined by an annual audition and is open to all majors.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 1681, 3681: Concert Chorale
Open to all students by audition. A select choral ensemble of choral music from all historical periods.
Two or three major concerts are presented each semester.
$25 applied music fee. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.
MUS 3521: Woodwind Ensembles
Open to all students. Membership selected by audition.
Two hours weekly. $25 per credit hour curriculum content fee.