Music Ensembles Biola Chorale (1 unit, five hours weekly). Performance of choral works repre senting various styles and periods. Concert tour during Spring semester. Open to all students by audition. The Cantorei (1 unit, two hours weekly). The singing of choral compositions in various musical styles for high school, college, church, and community choirs. Carillons (0 units, three hours weekly). Performance of choral compositions for chamber or madrigal choir, suitable for church services, concerts, and banquets. Open to all students by audition. (Fulfills Christian Service assignment.) The Other Side (0 units, three hours weekly). Performance of contemporary, folk, and sacred works. Tour during Spring Semester. Open to all students by audition. (Fulfills Christian Service assignment .) Brass Ensemble (1 unit, three hours weekly). Performance of the finest in brass repertoire. Joins with the Chorale in presenting choral and brass compositions in concert. Open to all students by audition. Woodwind Ensemble (1 unit, two hours weekly). Performance of Chamber music for woodwinds. Open to all students by audition. La Mirada Symphony (1 unit, two and a half hours weekly). Open by audition to string, woodwind, and brass performers of outstanding ability. Chamber Music Ensemble (Vocal and Instrumental) (1 unit, two hours weekly). Designed for those interested in chamber literature for various instrumental and vocal ensemble combinations. Additional Music Courses (Not allowed for credit in the Music Major) 171 SONG LEADING (2) Basic course in conducting designed to prepare the student to direct congregational singing through actual practice and analysis of each student's performance. 251 BASIC MUSIC (2) Fundamentals of music covering the areas of notation, history of music, appreciation of music, musical forms and style; playing the piano, autoharp, tonette, and rhythm instru ments; survey of materials used in teaching the singing, rhythmic, listening, playing, and creative activities to children.
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