In this course students participate in a group ensemble experience on brass instruments. It is designed for beginning to intermediate level brass players. This ensemble will provide students with an opportunity to develop technical skill, sight-reading ability, and knowledge of the repertory related to the ensemble. It further allows students to synthesize musical, historical and cultural knowledge into meaningful artistic expression. Repeatable for credit.
Chamber ensembles can be taken as elective credit in the Bachelor of Music degree program. Playing in this kind of ensemble provides a focus on intonation, articulation and style that is not possible to achieve in a larger ensemble. Most four-year institutions with music programs offer chamber music opportunities for undergraduates.
Members of the ensemble will learn and perform appropriate literature as selected by the instructor. The instructor may draw literature from any period, style or genre. Students will commit to and prepare for regular practice meetings as an ensemble throughout the semester. All students will be treated equally.
The instructor may address skill development in any of the following areas: intonation, ensemble blend, rhythmic articulation and coordination, stylistic interpretation, expression, and historical performance practice
