Degree in Music Courses5 at Methodist College Fayetteville
MUS 326-327 GUITAR ENSEMBLE
(CLASSICAL and JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY) (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal and performance of guitar literature of various periods, meeting twice weekly. Days and times of the rehearsals are arranged at the beginning of each semester. As enrollment allows, there will be a Jazz and Contemporary Guitar section. Each student is responsible for appropriate performance attire. Prerequisite: MUS 125 or permission of the instructor. Open to non-music majors. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.
MUS 228-229 MEN’S CHORUS (1 s.h.)
The Men’s Chorus is open to all men in the university community from all disciplines that love to sing and enjoy camaraderie through great music. Music from every music epoch will be performed from serious to more pop/contemporary a cappella forms. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.
MUS 286-287 WOMEN’S CHORUS (1 s.h.)
The Methodist University Women’s Chorus is open to all women of the University community with students from all disciplines that love to sing and enjoy camaraderie through great music. It is intended to provide a foundation in area of vocal technique while achieving a high standard of excellence in repertoire selected from all periods and musical styles. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.
MUS 267-268 SHOW CHOIR (“SYNERGY”) (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal and performance of various styles of popular music, with appropriate choreography. Members of this elective musical ensemble may be required to purchase performance outfits. This course is open to vocalists and instrumentalists. This course does not fulfill ensemble requirements for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
MUS 348-349 CONCERT BAND (1 s.h.)
This ensemble plays a variety of concert band/wind band literature from throughout the 20th century. The band will perform at least two concerts and the MU Graduation ceremony each term. This group is available for credit, and each semester enrolled fulfills one (1) credit toward the MU Arts and Humanities requirements.
MUS 390-391 CHAMBER MUSIC (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal and performance of works and arrangements for string, brass, woodwind, and keyboard instruments. The ensemble is open to non-music majors.
MUS 394-395 ORCHESTRA (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal and performance of ensemble works for orchestra and smaller chamber ensembles. Performances may occur on or off campus. Open to non-music majors.
MUS 398-399 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal and performance of works and arrangements for brass, woodwind, keyboard and percussion instruments. Meets twice weekly. The ensemble is open to non-music majors.