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  • 1.00 Credits

    The String Ensemble will provide a music experience for students so they can actively engage in the artistic, cultural and social benefits of music presentations. This is a performance based course requiring the development of intellectual and physical demonstrations. Active participation by all members is required since the quality of the course and the experiences gained are dependent on the progress of all individuals. The University Clavinova Ensemble performs at concerts both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested keyboard player. No audition is necessary, but a successful interview with and permission of the director is required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The California University Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing a wide variety of music from both contemporary and traditional repertoire. The choir performs frequently on campus and throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Choir membership is elective; an interview with the director is required. Repeatable up to 8 credits.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    A small (20-24 members) vocal ensemble, with membership determined by audition. The group performs entertainment music of all eras and many cultures; the style of performance is adapted to fit the music being performed, the audience and the season. Smaller groups within the ensemble, such as the A Capella Stella (all women a capella) and Vulcanize (all male acapella), may rehearse separately to prepare extra concert repertoire. Choreography, dialogue or mime is part of some performances. A student may participate with or without using credit. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 credits.
  • 1.00 Credits

    The Gospel Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing a wide variety of gospel music from both contemporary and traditional repertoire. The choir performs frequently on campus and at various venues throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Choir membership is elective; an interview with the director is required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The Pipe Band prepares music for an ensemble of bagpipes and percussion for public performance. Music to be selected for the Pipe Band will be chosen for its appropriateness with respect to the number of performers in the group and their capabilities. The ensemble is open to any student.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The Pipe Band prepares music for an ensemble of bagpipes and percussion for public performance. Music to be selected for the Pipe Band will be chosen for its appropriateness with respect to the number of performers in the group and their capabilities. The ensemble is open to any student.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The Jazz Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature, from swing through fusion, funk, rock and ballad. Entrance is by an interview with the Jazz Ensemble director. Attendance is required at rehearsals and all public performances. Membership granted only by audition. Course is repeatable for up to 8 crs.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The Pep Band performs at select basketball games, other spring sporting events, and various campus activities where the need for a smaller ensemble exists. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested instrumentalist or equipment technician. The audition is a required interview with the director.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The University Marching Band performs at football games and parades, and is the featured band at numerous marching band festivals. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested instrumentalist or equipment technician. There is no audition, but an interview with the director is required. Membership is also open to any student interested in auditioning for feature twirler or for a position on the auxiliary unit as a silk, dancer or rifle. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 crs.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    The University Concert Band performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary literature written for the idiom. The University Concert Band performs at convocations and concerts both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested instrumentalist. No audition is necessary, but an interview with the director is required. Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 crs.