Cello Ensemble Requirements

Music Studies or Applied Music Concentration

• Play cello in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least five semesters of a conducted Ensemble (either Humboldt Symphony or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music
• In addition to the requirements stated above, complete at least one additional semester of ensemble participation chosen from Humboldt Symphony, Intermediate Orchestra, or Chamber Music
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration  

• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least two semesters of a jazz ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least one semester of a vocal ensemble
• In addition to the requirements stated above, complete at least one additional semester of ensemble participation chosen from Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended for Music Teacher Preparation:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least three  semesters of chamber music
• At least two semesters of jazz ensembles.
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or AM Jazz Band on a Techniques Class instrument 
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)
• Play violin in Mariachi de Humboldt for as many semesters as possible
• Performance in or substantial rehearsal observation of ensembles that don’t involve cello  - Musical Theatre/Opera, Calypso Band, World Percussion, Mariachi de Humboldt