MUSC 185: Carleton Choir: Bella Cantemus and Men's Chorus

The Carleton Choir, the cornerstone of the choral program, is a select mixed chorus of Carleton students. Each term, the ensemble presents a concert of short and extended works from the large bodies of classical, ethnic and cultural repertories, including works for mixed, women and men's voices. Concerts are sometimes repeated off campus. Students must have good vocal skills, basic sight reading ability, and a high degree of interest in performing quality choral music. Admission is by audition. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- L. Burnett

MUSC 187: Carleton Orchestra

The Carleton Orchestra performs large symphonic masterpieces, such as Beethoven, Stravinsky and Bernstein. Concerti with students and faculty soloists, and smaller works for string and wind ensembles are also performed. Occasional sight-reading sessions. Admission by audition. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- H. Valdivia

MUSC 189: Carleton Symphony Band

The Carleton Symphony Band performs music selected from the standard repertory, including compositions by Holst, Grainger, Nelybel, and Sousa. Regular sight-reading sessions. Admission by audition. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- R. Rodman

MUSC 190: Carleton Jazz Ensemble

The study and performance of the styles of important figures in jazz band repertory such as Basie, Kenton, Ellington, Herman, Rich, and Evans as well as current trends in contemporary jazz band compositions. Repertory will be selected from published works and student original compositions and arrangements. Admission by audition. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- D. Singley

MUSC 191: African Karimba Ensemble

This ensemble focuses on the 15-key Shona (Zimbabwe) karimba (sometimes called a "thumb piano"). Students learn the fundamentals of solo and group playing on the karimba and study selections from the instrument's traditional repertoire. No musical training or experience is necessary. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; not offered 2009-2010

MUSC 192: African Drum Ensemble

The ensemble will use indigenous instruments and an African approach to musical training in order to learn and perform rhythms and songs from West Africa. Prerequisite: Music 199 and/or permission of the instructor. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- J. Johnson

MUSC 193: African Mbira Ensemble

An ensemble of 22-key Shona (Zimbabwe) mbira dza vadzimu. Playing techniques, improvisational practices, and traditional repertoire will be taught. Prerequisite: Music 191. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; not offered 2009-2010

MUSC 194: Chamber Music

Small groups, formed by at least three students, will participate in the study and performance of keyboard and instrumental chamber music, non-western, or small jazz ensemble repertory, coached weekly by music faculty. Students must be registered and may not audit or participate in more than one group. 1; S/CR/NC; Arts and Literature; offered Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010 -- N. Melville