MUS 160 - Guitar and String Ensemble

Credit hours: 1

Prerequisites: Audition

Course Description:
Guitar and String Ensemble is a performing organization providing instruction and experience in arranging and playing various styles of popular, classical and traditional instrumental music. Ensemble will include guitars and other fretted and non-fretted string instruments. A variety of public performances will be required. Audition only. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Exhibit musicality in a group setting;
Demonstrate an understanding of sight reading techniques;
Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities;
Develop stage presence;
Develop a group dynamic through understanding the interplay of both instruments and personalities;
Develop performance skills and techniques in various music genres.