185 English and Italian Diction A laboratory course in English and Italian diction for singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Offered in alternate years, fall. 195 German and French Diction A laboratory course in French and German diction for singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: MUS 185. Offered in alternate years, spring. 324 Song Literature (.5) A survey of Art Song Literature from the 18th century through the present day. Emphasis on song study, interpretation, performance practice and skill study in the art of programming a solo voice recital performance. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed. 325 Vocal Pedagogy (.5) A course designed to foster the development of a practical philosophy of singing and teaching. Prerequisite: MUS 225. Offered as needed.
Organizations and Ensembles The various ensembles listed below are open for participation by all students in the University regardless of major. The following ensembles require an entrance audition before approval to register can be granted: Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra, Collegiate Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Combos, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble. The “X” listing indicates that the ensemble may be taken for no credit. “X” courses will not count toward the accumulation of units required for a degree. However, coursework will be evaluated and a grade recorded on the student’s transcript. Music degree candidates enrolling in more than one ensemble in a single term must register for the “X” (no credit) number in each ensemble beyond the first. 21, 21X Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra (.25) (0) A symphony orchestra open by audition to all string, wind and percussion students of the University. The orchestra performs the standard orchestral repertoire and presents many concerts each year. Offered each semester. 22, 22X Wind Ensemble (.25) (0) The Wind Ensemble is comprised of the more experienced wind and percussion students at the University and performs the finest in wind and percussion literature. Besides performing many concerts at home, the Wind Ensemble also tours. Offered each semester. 23, 23X Collegiate Choir (.25) (0) A mixed ensemble that perfects the finest sacred and secular choral literature of the past five centuries. Open to all students by audition. Numerous on-and off-campus performances, including an annual tour. Offered each semester. 25X Titan Band (0) An activity band that performs at home football and basketball games. Students must register for the season, which runs from late August through the first half of March. Open to all students of the University. 26, 26X University Choir (.25) (0) A mixed ensemble maintained for the study and performance of sacred and secular choral literature of different periods and styles. Performs at least three times per year. Open to all students by placement audition. Offered each semester. 31, 31X Chamber Music: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Voice, Piano Accompaniment, and Piano Ensemble (.25) (0) Ensembles of varying size and instrumentation which engage in the study and performance of chamber music. Offered as needed. 34, 34X Jazz Ensemble (.25) (0) Rehearsal, study and performance of all styles of music in the jazz idiom. Jazz improvisation is stressed in rehearsals and out of class
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