Music Ensemble: University Concert Band

Large woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble. Repertoire chosen from the standard literature as well as contemporary music, with emphasis on the art of ensemble playing. Open to students from all majors and colleges. Audition for placement. With Instructor permission, students with a different participation level may register for one credit. Prerequisite: Placement audition.

Placement audition required PACE students with permission and override

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Percussion Ensemble is open to students of all majors at UVM. Emphasis is placed Concert Band is open to students of all majors and colleges. Emphasis is placed on the art of ensemble playing: listening and responding to ideas of balance, accompaniment, etc. The ensemble presents at least one concert per semester, and occasionally performs off-campus. The repertoire is chosen from the standard literature as well as contemporary music. This course fulfills 2 credits of the CAS Fine Arts distribution requirement and may be repeated for credit.

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. Students are expected to practice individually each week and provide reeds, mutes, and sticks/mallets as appropriate.

Attendance - 60% Practice Journal - 20% Reflections and other Assignments – 20%