Music-Ensemble (MUSE)

MUSE 111. Stetson Opera Theatre. 0.25 Units.

Open to any major by audition or consultation with the instructor. Performance class for opera scenes or full operatic productions with set and live orchestra. First-Year and Sophomore students take 111 level. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 190. Special Topics in Music Ensemble. 0.25 to 1 Units.

MUSE 207. Collaborative Piano I. 0.25 Units.

This beginner course, designed for piano majors in their second year of study, develops the skills necessary for successful collaboration with other musicians. Students will engage in rehearsing and performing repertoire with vocalists, enhancing their technical, musical, and interpersonal skills in an ensemble setting. Specifically, students will collaborate in lessons, studio classes, master classes, juries, recitals, and other performance settings, as assigned by the instructor of record based on students’ individual artistic strengths. Restrictions: Restricted to sophomores; permission of instructor and dean.

MUSE 290. Special Topics in Music Ensemble. 0.25 to 1 Units.

MUSE 301. Concert Choir. 0.25 Units.

Concert Choir, Stetson Women's Chorale, Stetson Men, or Choral Union: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing vocal ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 303. Stetson Chorale. 0.25 Units.

Stetson Women's Chorale: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing vocal ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 304. Stetson Hatter Choir. 0.25 Units.

Stetson Men: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing vocal ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 305. Choral Union. 0.25 Units.

Choral Union: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing vocal ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 307. Collaborative Piano II. 0.25 Units.

This intermediate course, designed for piano majors in their third year of study, continues to develop the skills necessary for successful collaboration with other musicians. Students will engage in rehearsing and performing repertoire with vocalists, enhancing their technical, musical, and interpersonal skills in an ensemble setting. Specifically, students will collaborate in lessons, studio classes, master classes, juries, recitals, and other performance settings, as assigned by the instructor of record based on students’ individual artistic strengths. Prerequisite: MUSE 207, Juniors only, Permission of instructor and dean required. This course could be repeated for credit.

MUSE 311. Stetson Opera Theatre. 0.25 Units.

Open to any major by audition or consultation with the instructor. Performance class for opera scenes or full operatic productions with set and live orchestra. Juniors and Seniors take 311 level. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 320. Concert Band. 0.25 Units.

Open to any major by consultation with instructor. Performing instrumental ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 321. Symphony Orchestra. 0.25 Units.

Open to students from any major by consultation with the instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing instrumental ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 322. University Symphonic Band. 0.25 Units.

Symphonic Band: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing instrumental ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 323. Jazz Ensemble. 0.25 Units.

Jazz Ensemble: open to any major by consultation with instructor. Fills Creative Arts requirement for non-music majors. Performing instrumental ensembles required for various music majors. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 324. Clarinet Choir. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 325. Flute Choir. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 326. Brass Ensemble. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 327. Horn Ensemble. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 328. Percussion Ensemble. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 329. Chamber Orchestra. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 330. Guitar Ensembles. 0.25 Units.

Peforming ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with or without faculty conductor. Required for various music majors. Open to all majors by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 331. Chamber Ensembles. 0.25 Units.

Performing ensembles for small groups. All sections coached by faculty member. Various concerts/recitals performed with no conductor as approved by the faculty member serving as chamber music coordinator. Required for various music majors. Open to all Stetson University students by consultation with instructor. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.

MUSE 390. Special Topics in Music Ensemble. 0.25 to 1 Units.

MUSE 407. Collaborative Piano III. 0.25 Units.

This advanced course, designed for piano majors in their fourth year of study, masters the skills necessary for successful collaboration with other musicians. Students will engage in rehearsing and performing repertoire with vocalists, enhancing their technical, musical, and interpersonal skills in an ensemble setting. Specifically, students will collaborate in lessons, studio classes, master classes, juries, recitals, and other performance settings, as assigned by the instructor of record based on students’ individual artistic strengths. Prerequisite: MUSE 307, Senior standing, permission of instructor and dean.

MUSE 490. Special Topics in Music Ensemble. 0.25 to 1 Units.