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Music<br />
MUE120/121/122/123/124 Jazz Ensemble 0-1 credits<br />
This touring ensemble places emphasis on performance and improvisation through large and small<br />
ensembles. It is open to all students and faculty with the consent <strong>of</strong> the instructor.<br />
MUE125/126/127/128/129 Jazz Workshop Combo 0-1 credits<br />
This group is for students interested in developing skills in jazz improvisation, technique and basic jazz<br />
repertoire. No previous experience is required although some knowledge <strong>of</strong> music theory and good basic<br />
sound and technique on your instrument is recommended. Recommended for Music Education majors.<br />
MUE130/131/132/133/134 Women’s Choir 0-1 credits<br />
The SMU women's choir performs a rich variety <strong>of</strong> repertoire composed for female voices. The choir<br />
is open to all female singers and rehearses weekly. The women's choir performs twice each semester.<br />
Previous choral experience is helpful, but not required.<br />
MUE200/201/202/203/204 Concert Choir 0-1 credits<br />
This large mixed choir enjoys a commitment to musical excellence and to a mission <strong>of</strong> artistic and<br />
spiritual outreach both on and <strong>of</strong>f campus. The Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire ranging from<br />
choral/instrumental masterworks to spirituals and folk arrangements. Open by audition to all singers in<br />
the SMU community.<br />
MUE205/206/207/208/209 Orchestra 0-1 credits<br />
Chamber Orchestra studies and performs a wide variety <strong>of</strong> challenging literature, fostering the musical<br />
growth <strong>of</strong> its members.<br />
MUE300/301/302/303/304 Chamber Singers 0-1 credits<br />
This small, select ensemble is open to students by audition only. Emphasis is placed upon performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the finest choral repertoire from all periods, including madrigals, motets, and contemporary literature.<br />
Sight reading ability and vocal experience are required.<br />
MUE305/306/307/308/309 Wind Ensemble 0-1 credits<br />
This select instrumental ensemble is open by audition to wind, brass, keyboard and percussion<br />
players. Repertoire performed is from all periods with emphasis placed on original works. Advanced<br />
performance skills and sight reading ability are required.<br />
MUE312/313/314/315/316 Chamber Ensembles 0-1 credits<br />
This course is a small select ensemble open to students by audition or consent <strong>of</strong> the director.<br />
Repertoire includes works from Renaissance to contemporary. Woodwinds, brass, percussion and<br />
keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles included woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute choir,<br />
sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and small string ensemble. Juniors and seniors only.<br />
MUE320/321/322/323/324 Jazz Combo I 0-1 credits<br />
This is a group for intermediate/advanced students <strong>of</strong> jazz improvisation. The group tours regionally<br />
and internationally with performing faculty members. Prerequisites: MU110 or equivalent, audition, and<br />
consent <strong>of</strong> the director.<br />
Department Courses<br />
MT298 Field Exploration 1–3 credits<br />
This course <strong>of</strong>fers students opportunities for applied learning based on the students’ interests and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional goals. Students work with SMU faculty members and technical staff to develop individual<br />
plans for the on- or <strong>of</strong>f-campus field exploration. Prerequisite: consent <strong>of</strong> department chair and music<br />
technology director.<br />
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