Music Ensemble: Vermont Wind Ensemble

Vermont Wind Ensemble is a select instrumental group. Repertory is chosen from the standard literature as well as contemporary music. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition required for admission. Students should also be enrolled concurrently in MUE 2200. Prerequisite: Placement audition. Co-requisite: MUE 2200.

Audition required before enrollment confirmed; Preq: Concurrent enrollment in MUE 2200 PACE students by permission and override

https://dtoner.w3.uvm.edu/UVMPerc.html

Percussion Ensemble is open to students of all majors at UVM. Emphasis is placed on the art of ensemble playing: listening and responding to ideas of balance, accompaniment, etc. The ensemble presents at least two concerts per year, and occasionally performs off-campus at public schools, colleges, and professional meetings. The repertoire is chosen from the standard literature as well as improvisational percussion music.

Students will improve their understanding of ensemble playing, paying particular attention to their role in the music (melody, accompaniment, bass-line, etc.) and how that role impacts dynamics and articulation. Students will often hone their sense of rhythm (particularly how to play in asymmetrical meter) and improvisation. In addition, students develop or further develop their skill in working steadily over an extended period (the semester) to achieve a long-term goal (the performance) – a skill that can be applied to their other classes and their life beyond the University.

Attendance 70% Assignments 30%