Music Ensemble (MUEN)

MUEN 1122  Concert Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1123  Symphonic Winds  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1124  Concert Orchestra  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1127  Pep Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1128  Jazz Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (3 Lab Hours)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1131  Piano Accompanying  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1132  Classical Guitar Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1133  Percussion Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1135  Brass Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1136  Woodwind Choir  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1137  Clarinet/Sax Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1138  Jazz Guitar Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1139  Flute Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lecture Hour, 1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1140  String Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1143  Chorale  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lecture Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1151  University Singers  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1153  Chamber Choir  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lecture Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1157  Opera Workshop  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 1159  Mariachi Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

This course is designed to assist the student in developing an increased proficiency in the art of Mariachi Performance. In accomplishing this goal, this course will allow each student to develop: 1.) performance skills on the instruments of the mariachi (including violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela, and harp), and 2.) knowledge of the repertoire and history of mariachi literature. Performance of an instrument in the mariachi also requires singing when the repertoire calls for it. The objective is to study the literature of Mexican Folk music; to engage in the technical study of mastering performance on the instruments of the mariachi; to represent TAMUCC in the immediate and global community through musical excellence.

MUEN 3122  Concert Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3123  Symphonic Winds  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3124  Concert Orchestra  
1 Semester Credit Hour (35 Lab Hours)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3127  Pep Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3128  Jazz Band  
1 Semester Credit Hour (3 Lab Hours)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3132  Classical Guitar Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3133  Percussion Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3135  Brass Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3136  Woodwind Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (2 Lab Hours)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3139  Flute Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3140  String Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3143  Chorale  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3151  University Singers  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3153  Chamber Choir  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3157  Opera Workshop  
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)  

Membership in music ensembles is open to all University students. Ensembles meet for periods of rehearsal ranging from two to five hours each week. All ensemble courses carry one semester hour of credit, and all may be repeated for credit. Some degree programs limit the amount of such credit that may be applied to the degree. In some instances, an audition with the ensemble director may be required for admission to the course. Every full-time music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

MUEN 3159  Mariachi Ensemble  
1 Semester Credit Hour (15 Lab Hours)  

This course is designed to assist the student in developing an increased proficiency in the art of Mariachi Performance. In accomplishing this goal, this course will allow each student to develop: 1) performance skills on the instruments of the mariachi (including violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela, and harp), and 2) knowledge of the repertoire and history of mariachi literature. Performance of an instrument in the mariachi also requires singing when the repertoire calls for it. The objective is to study the literature of Mexican Folk music; to engage in the technical study of mastering performance on the instruments of the mariachi; to represent TAMUCC in the immediate and global community through musical excellence.