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Oct 23, 2026
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MUSC 2145 - Chamber Ensembles
Credits: 0-1
Catalog Description
Chamber music is a performance class. Students will be assigned to small groups (duets, trios, etc.), in which they will learn to select appropriate repertoire and develop rehearsal skills. Participating in both student-directed rehearsals and small-group coaching with instructor, student work will culminate in a public performance during the last weeks of class. Students will also explore the variety of instrumentation, performance styles, and historical contexts of chamber repertoire. Some examples of performance group possibilities are: flute trio, guitar quartet, brass quintet, voice and guitar duet, percussion ensemble, etc. Students may repeat to a maximum of four credits.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Intended only for students who possess college-level music reading skills for their performing instrument and who are also enrolled in studio lessons
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Perform appropriately within a small group setting.
- Make interpretative judgments regarding musical style.
- Show sensitivity to the music being created by others.
- Develop an awareness of various styles in which the student’s instrument is used.
- Develop an appreciation for high quality chamber music literature.
- Develop an awareness of the differences between small group, large group, and solo performance.
- Develop an understanding of arranging music for student’s specific instrument.
- Develop an intelligent, standard, and correct musical vocabulary.
- Develop leadership and effective communication skills in a musical rehearsal setting.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Chamber Music performance opportunities with both student-directed and instructor-led rehearsals
- Overview of instrumentation, performance styles, and historical contexts of chamber repertoire
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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