Applied Music (MUAP)

This course consists in applied weekly lessons for secondary instruments. See MyMadison for details. May be repeated for credit.

This is an advanced level chamber chorus for women and male countertenors interested in a small choral ensemble experience. Open to all majors, and auditioned at the beginning of every semester, this choir frequently performs off campus as well. Contact the director of choral activities for more information.

Ensembles are required in performance tracks and recommended as electives in other programs. In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated.

Symphonic Band is one of three wind bands at JMU. Membership is open by audition to all JMU students. Members prepare a wide variety of both traditional and contemporary wind band literature for public performance.

Open to all university students by audition. A select brass and percussion ensemble limited to the standard instrumentation of the "British-style" brass band. The ensemble performs literature of all styles from the extensive brass band tradition. The band typically participates in the annual NABBA championships.

Camerata Strings is a selected instrumental string ensemble that performs a broad range of string ensemble literature from the 1600s to the present. The ensemble is open to any student of the University through competitive auditions held at the start of each spring semester.

This course consists in applied weekly lessons with minimum practice requirements for master's level students. Working in conjunction with their studio teachers, students will identify and engage in professional experiences such as teaching and performing that relate to their applied lessons. These experiences may be on or off campus. See MyMadison for details. May be repeated.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

A joint string ensemble of string faculty and students, with a mission to provide mentoring, hands-on and shared experiences in learning, rehearsing, and performing string chamber orchestra repertoire from the Baroque to Contemporary periods. In addition, the ensemble focuses on creative and scholarly endeavors, collaboration between faculty and students, and university outreach with performances on and off campus. Permission to register must be obtained from the coordinator of the respective applied area.

Preparation and performance of string chamber music.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

In consultation with the advisor, students may elect the following ensembles, most of which require an audition. May be repeated. Any of the MUAP 600-level ensembles may be taken for 0 credits if needed with advisor's recommendation.

The Early Music Ensembles at JMU are vocal and/or instrumental ensembles dedicated to the historically-informed performance of early music (music composed before ca. 1700). Repertoire includes major works primarily of the Renaissance and early Baroque era. Membership is by audition or invitation. This course may be repeated for credit.

The Bach Aria Group is a select vocal/instrumental ensemble dedicated to the historically-informed performance of arias and small ensembles from the Cantatas, Oratorios and Passions of J.S. Bach. Repertoire is specifically limited to this material. Membership is voluntary, and by audition or invitation. May be repeated for credit.

A public performance including advanced repertoire in a variety of styles. MUAP 695 is required of all students with a major in performance in the Master of Music degree program.

A public lecture/performance demonstrating knowledge of advance repertoire in a variety of styles. Recital must be accompanied by a formal document. MUAP 696 is required of all majors in conducting.

A public performance of original compositions, the majority of which must have been composed during the student's graduate course of study in the School of Music.

Applied lessons on a secondary string instrument. This allows string players to take applied lessons on another instrument in their category (upper or lower).

This course consists in applied weekly lessons for all doctoral level students. Working in conjunction with their studio teachers, students will identify and engage in professional experiences such as teaching and performing that relate to their applied lessons. These experiences may be on or off campus. See MyMadison for details. May be repeated.

Course consists of a one-hour private lesson per week in a secondary applied conducting medium. Lessons are arranged on an individual basis. DMA conducting students will be required to study and prepare repertoire in the secondary medium and may be offered opportunities to conduct in the area in rehearsal and in performance.

MUAP 709 will prepare graduate piano students with the materials and with the skills needed for the job application and interview process associated primarily with, though not limited to, positions in higher education. The class is a requirement for all D.M.A. students specializing in the piano area.

Course consists of a one-hour private lesson per week in the primary applied conducting medium. Lessons are arranged on an individual basis. DMA conducting students will be required to study and prepare significant levels of repertoire and will be expected to conduct a variety of ensembles both in rehearsal and in performance.

MUAP 713 offers graduate piano area students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary in order to present an effective public masterclass. The class is a requirement for all D.M.A. students in the piano area.

The study of standard excerpts from the Baroque period to the present. May be repeated for credit.