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velopment; current trends; the development of a church music 002 CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1) program. 450 MUSIC PRACTICUM (1-3)

Encompasses a wide variety of chamber groupings and chamber music literature . The following ensemble combinations are com­ monly organized under this heading: brass quintet , woodwind quintet, flute ensemble, string quartet , trombone choir, percus­ sion ensemble, piano chamber ensembles. Open to keyboard and other instrumental students by audition. 003 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (1) Performance of standard chamber music literature encompassing a wide variety of styles and periods. Membership by audition. 004 COLLEGE SINGERS (1) Performance of traditional and contemporary sacred choral litera­ ture . Primary performance in Thursday Worship Chapels. Mem­ bership by audition (40-50). 006 LA MIRADA SYMPHONY ( 1) Open by audition to string, woodwind, brass and percussion performers .Performance of standard orchestral literature . 007 STAGE BAND WORKSHOP (1) To provide music education majors and other interested students experience in jazz techniques and literature. A large volume and a wide variety of literature is played , discussed and evaluated as to its prospective use at the various levels of secondary and colle­ giate education. At least one public performance per semester is scheduled. Membership by audition. 008 SYMPHONIC BAND (1) To provide experience in ensemble techniques and performance of band literature for band instrument majors and other capable students. Membership by audition.

Fieldwork experience in music under the supervision of the music faculty and professionals in the field . Open to junior and senior music majors with the consent of the music faculty. 460 PRINCIPAL APPLIED INSTRUCTION FOR MUSIC MAJORS beyond degree requirements, any music degree objective (1-3) Same areas of instruction as under 121 and 131 above. 470 SENIOR RECITAL , 30 minutes (0) Preparation for senior level music education major (30-minute recital). 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-3) Independent study in areas such as history , literature, pedogogy, church music. Each student assigned to a faculty member for guidance and evaluation. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor . 490 SENIOR RECITAL, 60 minutes (2) Preparation for senior level applied major (60-minute recital).

Ensembles 001 BIOLA CHORALE

(1) Performance of choral literature representing a variety of styles and periods. Membership by audition (60-70 members).

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