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School of Music

Music Courses for Any Major

PERFORMING ENSEMBLES

  • Earn General Education credits. Area IV - Expressive Arts
  • $2000 award for all Grizzly Marching Band members. 
  • Open to students of any major.

BANDS

Symphonic Wind Ensemble          

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 114A Section 1, 1 credit
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 314 Section 1
Fall & Spring - T,Th 3:00PM-4:50PM

Concert Band

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 114A Section 2, 1 credit
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 314 Section 2
Fall T,Th 5:00PM-6:20PM   |   Spring M,W 4:00PM-5:20PM

Wind band placement hearings occur Sat-Mon before the first week of class. All music majors must complete a placement hearing. Non-majors encouraged. Non-music majors wishing to play in Concert Band do not need to audition. Tour requirements likely for SWE. Contact Dr. James Smart for information.
Grizzly Marching Band

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 155A Section 1
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 355 Section 1
FALL ONLY M,W,F 4:00PM-5:30PM

Automatic $2000 award for the full season of participation. No prior marching band experience required and no audition necessary. Contact Dr. Kevin Griggs for more information.
Basketball Pep Band  
Starts in early November.
Paid opportunity and not a class. 
Contact Dr. Kevin Griggsfor more information.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 108A Section 1, 1 credit
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 308 Section 1
M,W,F 2:30PM-4:00 PM

Auditions for proper placement will occur before classes begin. Contact Dr. Luis Millán for more information.

CHOIRS

Chamber Chorale

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 112A Section 2. 1 credit
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 312 Section 2
M,W,F 1:00PM-2:20PM

University Choir

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 112A Section 1, 1 credit
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 312 Section 1
T,Th 12:30AM-1:50AM

Voice placements occur the first week of classes to make sure that you are on the optimal voice part. Email Dr. Stevie Hirner for information.

MUSI 162A Section 11 or Section 19, 1 credit 
M 5:30PM-7:00PM

Pop and Rock bands. Email Dr. Bryan Kostors for information

MUSI 162A Section 23, 1 credit
T 6:30PM-8:20PM

No audition required. Whether learning a new instrument or looking to expand your knowledge of roots music, all are welcome regardless of experience. 

JAZZ PROGRAM

Jazz Ensemble I

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 1
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 1
T,Th 12:30PM-1:50PM, F 12:00PM-12:50PM

Jazz Band II 

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 2
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 2
M,W 12:00PM-1:20PM, F 12:00PM-12:50PM

Jazz Lab Band III  

Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 3   
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 3
W 7:15PM-9:00PM, F 12:00PM-12:50    

Jazz Combos

Times and Days: various

Jazz band and Jazz combo auditions for proper placement and an informational meeting occur the first week of classes. Contact Prof. Rob Tapper for more information.

MUSIC SURVEYS & BEGINNING COURSES

History of Rock and Roll
MUSI 132L - 3 credits
FALL & SPRING
Live: Section 01, T,Th 12:30PM-1:50PM
Online: Sections 50, 51, 52
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic
History of Jazz
MUSI 130L - 3 credits
FALL ONLY
Online: Section 50
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic, VI. History
Enjoyment of Music
MUSI 101L - 3 credits
FALL & SPRING
Online: Section 50
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic
Beginning Guitar
MUSI 160A: 2 credits
FALL & SPRING
Live: Section 01, T,Th 1:00PM-1:50PM
Gen Ed Area: IV. Expressive Arts