MUSE 301. CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA. 1-2 Credits.

Notes: may be repeated.
Includes performing music from the standard jazz big band repertory, new literature, including works by nationally and internationally recognized composers and arrangers, as well as compositions and arrangements by the outstanding faculty and students at Eastern. Students must audition for placement at the beginning of the year.

MUSE 302. REPERTORY JAZZ ENSEMBLE. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Music performance ensemble. Rehearsal, study, and performance of jazz repertoire, spanning a wide variety of genres. Includes performance on jazz concerts.

MUSE 304. COLLEGIANS. 1 Credit.

A vocal jazz ensemble. Repertoire encompasses classic jazz to contemporary works. Students audition for placement at the beginning of the year.

MUSE 310. JAZZ COMBOS. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: performance audition.
Consists of small music groups that may include drums, guitar, bass, horns, and voice. Placement in each group is done by audition at the beginning of the year.

MUSE 320. MARCHING BAND. 1-2 Credits.

Notes: may be repeated.
Students rehearse and perform in the marching band and field shows for EWU home football games as scheduled.

MUSE 321. WIND ENSEMBLE. 2 Credits.

Notes: may be repeated.
Rehearsal, study, and performance of wind ensemble repertoire. Students must audition for seating assignments. Open to majors and non-majors.

MUSE 330. ORCHESTRA. 1-2 Credits.

Notes: may be repeated.
Rehearsal, study, and performance of orchestral repertoire. Students audition for seating assignments at the beginning of the year.

MUSE 340. SYMPHONIC CHOIR. 1-2 Credits.

Notes: may be repeated.
Rehearsal, study, and performance of choral repertoire. Students audition for placement.

MUSE 341. CONCERT CHOIR. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
A non-auditioned choir. Membership is open to all students and those who sign up for this choir are expected to commit to full participation for the quarter. This choir performs choral concerts at least once a quarter.

MUSE 350. VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Pre-requisites: performance audition.
Explores, practices, and performs vocal, acting/communication, movement, and analytical skills needed for success in performance of staged musical theatre, opera, and collaborations with other art forms. Additional study and evaluation may occur in the areas of audition preparation, role preparation and analysis, structure of song and scene, dance, technical aspects of theatre, and self and peer evaluation.

MUSE 362. CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Pre-requisites: performance audition.
Encompasses a wide array of options that include various instrumental and vocal combinations such as string quartets, piano trios/duos, saxophone ensembles, brass groups and woodwind groups. Repertoire is assigned after auditions and/or in consultation with the chamber ensemble instructor.

MUSE 366. GUITAR ENSEMBLE. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Focuses on guitars in chamber ensemble settings playing original and historical works for 2 or more guitars and/or guitars with other instruments. Repertoire is classical through Contemporary, with an emphasis on–and priority towards–compositions by EWU student composers.

MUSE 367. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Focuses on percussion instruments in chamber ensemble settings studying and playing original and historical works for 2 or more percussion instruments. The repertoire encompasses Baroque through Contemporary periods, in addition to current new works by local composers.

MUSE 368. PIANO ENSEMBLE. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Pre-requisites: performance audition.
Students learn and perform four-hand and two-piano repertoire, play the orchestra or wind ensemble keyboard parts, or assist in choral rehearsals playing vocal parts. Topics include developing rehearsal methods and awareness of professional protocol in piano ensemble settings. Pianists may use this course as a substitution for the large ensemble credit in the degree program.

MUSE 380. POP COMBO. 1 Credit.

Notes: may be repeated.
Students study and perform music in a small combo setting. Pop Combos are forums for students to receive coaching in the performance of popular, standards, and/or original music genres. Students also receive feedback on improvisation development, group interactivity, and stage presence.