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The Concert Band is another wind ensemble designed for
students who wish to participate in a concert ensemble during
the spring. This group does not require an audition and is open
to all. Several campus performances are given by this group
each spring.
Chamber Ensembles
A variety of chamber music ensembles, including brass quintet,
instrumental ensemble, piano ensemble, flute choir, string
quartet, and woodwind quintet are open to qualified performers.
Interested musicians should contact the proper faculty director
to arrange an audition.
Choruses
The A Cappella Chorus of Abilene Christian University is
dedicated to the study and performance of the finest choral
literature of all musical eras. Members are selected at the end of
each spring semester. Remaining vacancies are filled at a
general choral tryout during fall registration. A Cappella meets
four days a week during each semester, takes one extended tour
plus several shorter trips, and gives several major concerts a
year.
The University Chorale, although primarily consisting of
freshmen, is open by audition to all students. No audition is
required for students with high school choral experience. This
group meets two times a week and does not tour.
Jazz
The Jazz Ensemble is selected by audition and includes
musicians seeking an outlet in performance and training in the
jazz idiom. Programs include campus concerts, local and out-
of-town engagements, Sing Song accompaniment and studio
recording experience.
The Jazz Combo offers an opportunity for students to learn
about jazz styles while performing in a small group. Solo
playing is emphasized.
Musical Theatre
Music students have an opportunity to participate in the annual
Homecoming musical produced in cooperation with the theatre
department each fall. Other university productions such as Sing
Song also give students experience in musical theatre.
Chamber Orchestra
The ACU Camerata is a small and varied group of
instrumentalists who perform chamber music from the
eighteenth century to the present. A unique aspect of this
ensemble is the opportunity for students to perform with faculty
members in works chosen based on the group's participants.
The repertoire reflects the eclectic variety available in the
chamber setting. Concerts are given once in the spring and fall
semesters.
Opera
The ACU Opera Workshop provides the opportunity for
students to participate in opera scenes and an opera production.
Opera Workshop provides training in character development,
enhances singing and acting skills, and exposes students to the
production end of opera, including costumes, sets and props.
Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band
The percussion ensemble/steel drum band is open to majors and
non-majors. The group performs a wide variety of musical
styles, including traditional percussion ensemble literature,ethnic drum ensemble music and Caribbean steel drum band
music. The steel drum band performs for numerous off-campus
events.
Philharmonic
The Abilene Philharmonic, a professional civic orchestra,
performs a nine-concert season. Auditions are held in early
September.
Special Events
Composition Contest
An original music composition contest is held every April with
cash prizes going to the winners. Although a student may elect
to enroll in various composition courses, any student enrolled
in a music lesson is eligible to enter the contest.
Honors Recital
In the spring of even-numbered years an honors recital is held
featuring the department's outstanding student performers
selected from auditions.
Guest Artists
Each year the Department of Music sponsors a five-concert
Guest Artist Series that brings in soloists and ensembles from
around the nation. Recent guest artists have included mezzo-
soprano Denyce Graves, pianist Nelita True, the Harrington
String Quartet, the Huntington Brass Quintet, and the
traditional Irish band Last Night's Fun. In addition, respected
musical artists and clinicians with varied musical backgrounds
are invited regularly to interact with students in classes and as
guest conductors and lecturers.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
This degree is an appropriate course of study for
undergraduates who wish to major in music as a part of a
liberal arts program. This degree focuses on the literature of
music rather than performance.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must audition
and satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement
Information section of this catalog (page 19).
MUSIC (BA)
UNIVERSITY CORE
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ........................... ............. ....... 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................. 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ...................................... 3
MUSM 431 Music History I: Antiquity to 1750
(writing-intensive course) .......................................... ..... 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric .................................... 3
Sophomore Literature ........................... ..................... 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................... 3
History
HIST 100-299 .......................... .......... . ........................ 3
Science
Choose from (must include two different fields): biology,
chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, ANSC 111,
ANSC 235, ENVR 112, NUTR 120 ......................................... 6
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