Academic Catalog

Music Performance (MUP)

MUP-101  UNIVERSITY CHORALE 1ST YR  (1.00 Credits)  

This select choral ensemble is dedicated to the performance of outstanding choral literature, providing singers with a number of exciting opportunities. Focusing on public performance as a means of worship and Christian service, the Chorale performs a broad spectrum of choral literature including a cappella motets, large-scale works for chorus and orchestra, spirituals and contemporary compositions. Auditions for the Chorale are held at the beginning of each fall semester. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-111  CHANCEL SINGERS 1ST YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A large choral ensemble emphasizing the performance of a variety of choral literature for the joy of singing, the development of the singer, and the inspiration of audiences. The choir prepares for seasonal concerts, ministry in Chapel and on campus, as well as occasional concerts in the community. Membership is open to all students without audition.

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-121  SYMPHON/CHAMBER WINDS 1ST YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A select group of woodwind, brass and percussion players committed to the quality performance of outstanding wind ensemble and concert band literature. Each semester the Symphonic Winds and Chamber Winds perform formal concerts consisting of standard and contemporary masterworks. At the beginning of each fall term, a weekend retreat is held off-campus to foster musical growth and camaraderie among its members. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-131  JAZZ BAND 1ST YR  (1 Credit)  
Prerequisite: None  
MUP-141  CONTEMP ENSEMBLE 1ST YR  (1.00 Credits)  

Small ensembles comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Contemporary Ensembles perform a variety of musical styles drawn from the broad umbrella of popular music. The groups explore various ensemble textures, the development of charts and arrangements, microphone techniques, lead and background vocals, improvisation and listening skills. The university's touring group "Red Letter Edition" performs throughout the community. Membership by audition only. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for Red Letter Edition. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-151  CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 1ST YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A variety of ensembles provide an opportunity to study and play representative standard chamber literature. Opportunities include woodwind quintet, brass quintet (CU Brass), percussion ensemble, string ensemble, opera workshop and vocal ensemble (Credo). CU Brass and Credo are university touring groups that perform throughout the community. Some ensembles require an audition. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for CU Brass and Credo. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-171  WORSHIP ENSEMBLE  (1.00 Credits)  

A small ensemble comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Through this ensemble, students will prepare and minister music for congregational singing. Students will not only develop related musical skills, but also ministry skills such as calls to worship, scripture reading and public prayer. Primarily serving in the university chapels, the group may also perform off campus. Membership by audition only. Prerequisite: 2nd semester freshman

Prerequisite: None  
MUP-201  UNIVERSITY CHORALE 2ND YR  (1.00 Credits)  

This select choral ensemble is dedicated to the performance of outstanding choral literature, providing singers with a number of exciting opportunities. Focusing on public performance as a means of worship and Christian service, the Chorale performs a broad spectrum of choral literature including a cappella motets, large-scale works for chorus and orchestra, spirituals and contemporary compositions. Auditions for the Chorale are held at the beginning of each fall semester. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Chorale  
MUP-211  CHANCEL SINGERS 2ND YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A large choral ensemble emphasizing the performance of a variety of choral literature for the joy of singing, the development of the singer, and the inspiration of audiences. The choir prepares for seasonal concerts, ministry in Chapel and on campus, as well as occasional concerts in the community. Membership is open to all students without audition.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Chancel Singers  
MUP-221  SYMPHON/CHAMBER WINDS 2ND YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A select group of woodwind, brass and percussion players committed to the quality performance of outstanding wind ensemble and concert band literature. Each semester the Symphonic Winds and Chamber Winds perform formal concerts consisting of standard and contemporary masterworks. At the beginning of each fall term, a weekend retreat is held off-campus to foster musical growth and camaraderie among its members. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of symphonic winds  
MUP-231  JAZZ BAND 2ND YR  (1 Credit)  
Prerequisite: Two semesters of Jazz Band  
MUP-241  CONTEMP ENSEMBLE 2ND YR  (1.00 Credits)  

Small ensembles comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Contemporary Ensembles perform a variety of musical styles drawn from the broad umbrella of popular music. The groups explore various ensemble textures, the development of charts and arrangements, microphone techniques, lead and background vocals, improvisation and listening skills. The university's touring group "Red Letter Edition" performs throughout the community. Membership by audition only. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for Red Letter Edition. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Contemporary Ensemble  
MUP-251  CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 2ND YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A variety of ensembles provide an opportunity to study and play representative standard chamber literature. Opportunities include woodwind quintet, brass quintet (CU Brass), percussion ensemble, string ensemble, opera workshop and vocal ensemble (Credo). CU Brass and Credo are university touring groups that perform throughout the community. Some ensembles require an audition. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for CU Brass and Credo. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of a chamber ensemble  
MUP-271  WORSHIP SMALL ENSEMBLE - 2ND YEAR  (1.00 Credits)  

A small ensemble comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Through this ensemble, students will prepare and minister music for congregational singing. Students will not only develop related musical skills, but also ministry skills such as calls to worship, scripture reading and public prayer. Primarily serving in the university chapels, the group may also perform off campus. Membership by audition only. Prerequisite: 2nd semester freshman

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Worship Ensemble  
MUP-301  UNIVERSITY CHORALE 3RD YR  (1.00 Credits)  

This select choral ensemble is dedicated to the performance of outstanding choral literature, providing singers with a number of exciting opportunities. Focusing on public performance as a means of worship and Christian service, the Chorale performs a broad spectrum of choral literature including a cappella motets, large-scale works for chorus and orchestra, spirituals and contemporary compositions. Auditions for the Chorale are held at the beginning of each fall semester. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Four semesters of Chorale  
MUP-311  CHANCEL SINGERS 3RD YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A large choral ensemble emphasizing the performance of a variety of choral literature for the joy of singing, the development of the singer, and the inspiration of audiences. The choir prepares for seasonal concerts, ministry in Chapel and on campus, as well as occasional concerts in the community. Membership is open to all students without audition.

Prerequisite: Four semesters of Chancel Singers  
MUP-321  SYMPHON/CHAMBER WINDS 3RD YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A select group of woodwind, brass and percussion players committed to the quality performance of outstanding wind ensemble and concert band literature. Each semester the Symphonic Winds and Chamber Winds perform formal concerts consisting of standard and contemporary masterworks. At the beginning of each fall term, a weekend retreat is held off-campus to foster musical growth and camaraderie among its members. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Four semesters of symphonic winds  
MUP-331  JAZZ BAND 3RD YR  (1 Credit)  
Prerequisite: Four semesters of Jazz Band  
MUP-341  CONTEMP ENSEMBLE 3RD YR  (1.00 Credits)  

Small ensembles comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Contemporary Ensembles perform a variety of musical styles drawn from the broad umbrella of popular music. The groups explore various ensemble textures, the development of charts and arrangements, microphone techniques, lead and background vocals, improvisation and listening skills. The university's touring group "Red Letter Edition" performs throughout the community. Membership by audition only. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for Red Letter Edition. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Four semesters of Contemporary Ensemble  
MUP-351  CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 3RD YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A variety of ensembles provide an opportunity to study and play representative standard chamber literature. Opportunities include woodwind quintet, brass quintet (CU Brass), percussion ensemble, string ensemble, opera workshop and vocal ensemble (Credo). CU Brass and Credo are university touring groups that perform throughout the community. Some ensembles require an audition. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for CU Brass and Credo. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Four semesters of a chamber ensemble  
MUP-371  WORSHIP SMALL ENSEMBLE - 3RD YEAR  (1.00 Credits)  

A small ensemble comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Through this ensemble, students will prepare and minister music for congregational singing. Students will not only develop related musical skills, but also ministry skills such as calls to worship, scripture reading and public prayer. Primarily serving in the university chapels, the group may also perform off campus. Membership by audition only. Prerequisite: 2nd semester freshman

Prerequisite: Four semesters of Worship Ensemble  
MUP-401  UNIVERSITY CHORALE 4TH YR  (1.00 Credits)  

This select choral ensemble is dedicated to the performance of outstanding choral literature, providing singers with a number of exciting opportunities. Focusing on public performance as a means of worship and Christian service, the Chorale performs a broad spectrum of choral literature including a cappella motets, large-scale works for chorus and orchestra, spirituals and contemporary compositions. Auditions for the Chorale are held at the beginning of each fall semester. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of Chorale  
MUP-411  CHANCEL SINGERS 4TH YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A large choral ensemble emphasizing the performance of a variety of choral literature for the joy of singing, the development of the singer, and the inspiration of audiences. The choir prepares for seasonal concerts, ministry in Chapel and on campus, as well as occasional concerts in the community. Membership is open to all students without audition.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of Chancel Singers  
MUP-421  SYMPHON/CHAMBER WINDS 4TH YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A select group of woodwind, brass and percussion players committed to the quality performance of outstanding wind ensemble and concert band literature. Each semester the Symphonic Winds and Chamber Winds perform formal concerts consisting of standard and contemporary masterworks. At the beginning of each fall term, a weekend retreat is held off-campus to foster musical growth and camaraderie among its members. Membership by audition only.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of symphonic winds  
MUP-431  JAZZ BAND 4TH YR  (1 Credit)  
Prerequisite: Six semesters of Jazz Band  
MUP-441  CONTEMP ENSEMBLE 4TH YR  (1.00 Credits)  

Small ensembles comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Contemporary Ensembles perform a variety of musical styles drawn from the broad umbrella of popular music. The groups explore various ensemble textures, the development of charts and arrangements, microphone techniques, lead and background vocals, improvisation and listening skills. The university's touring group "Red Letter Edition" performs throughout the community. Membership by audition only. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for Red Letter Edition. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of Contemporary Ensemble  
MUP-451  CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 4TH YR  (1.00 Credits)  

A variety of ensembles provide an opportunity to study and play representative standard chamber literature. Opportunities include woodwind quintet, brass quintet (CU Brass), percussion ensemble, string ensemble, opera workshop and vocal ensemble (Credo). CU Brass and Credo are university touring groups that perform throughout the community. Some ensembles require an audition. Two semester (fall and spring) commitment for CU Brass and Credo. Corequisite: MUA course in appropriate performance area.

Prerequisite: Six semesters of a chamber ensemble  
MUP-471  WORSHIP SMALL ENSEMBLE - 4TH YEAR  (1.00 Credits)  

A small ensemble comprised of drums, bass, keyboard, guitars and vocalists. Through this ensemble, students will prepare and minister music for congregational singing. Students will not only develop related musical skills, but also ministry skills such as calls to worship, scripture reading and public prayer. Primarily serving in the university chapels, the group may also perform off campus. Membership by audition only. Prerequisite: 2nd semester freshman

Prerequisite: Six semesters of Worship Ensemble