Ensemble Requirements

Ensemble Requirements

Trumpet

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

•  Play trumpet in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music (preferably) or an additional semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
•  Complete at least one semester of  Mariachi de Humboldt or an additional semester of Brass Chamber Music, or an additional semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Applied Music Concentration  

• Play trumpet in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least four semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz,  Jazz Orchestram or Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music 
• In addition to the requirements stated above, complete at least two additional semesters of ensemble participation chosen from  Mariachi de Humboldt,  Brass Chamber Music, or Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra) 
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Recommended:

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters chosen from chamber music, jazz ensembles, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra on a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Trombone

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play trombone in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music (preferably) or an additional semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play trombone in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least seven semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least four semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music 
•  In addition to the requirements stated above, complete at least two additional semesters of ensemble participation chosen from  Brass Chamber Music, or Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra) (trumpet only)
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least one semester of a jazz ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters chosen from chamber music, jazz ensembles, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra on a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Horn 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play horn in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least five semesters of a conducted Ensemble Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play horn in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least eight semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least four semesters of Chamber Music
• Complete a minimum of eight 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 two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Tuba 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play tuba in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation
• Experience in a Chamber Ensemble is strongly encouraged.

Performance Concentration

• Play tuba in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least eight semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of eight 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 one semester of a jazz ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• AtAt least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play flute, oboe, clarinet, or bassoon in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play flute, oboe, clarinet, or bassoon in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least eight semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least four semesters of Chamber Music
• Complete a minimum of eight 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 two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Saxophone 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play saxophone in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted Ensemble (either Wind Ensemble or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music (preferably) or Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play saxophone in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least six semesters of a conducted Ensemble (eitherWind Ensemble or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least four semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of eight 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 two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Percussion 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play percussion in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of Percussion Ensemble
• Complete at least two semesters of Wind Ensemble or Humboldt Symphony
• Complete at least two semesters of Calypso Band, World Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play percussion in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least six semesters of Percussion Ensemble
• Complete at least four semesters of Wind Ensemble or Humboldt Symphony
• Complete at least two semesters of Calypso Band, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Play percussion in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio
• lessons.
• Complete at least three semesters ofWind Ensemble or Humboldt Symphony
• Complete at least two  semesters of Percussion Ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete at least one semester of Calypso Band or World Percussion Ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of a vocal ensemble. 
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Recommended:

• Play percussion inWind Ensemble or Humboldt Symphony every semester
• At least four semesters of Percussion Ensemble, Calypso Band, or jazz ensembles
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Piano

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters singing, playing piano, and/or playing another instrument in a conducted Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony.)
• Complete at least three semesters of accompanying
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters singing, playing piano, and/or playing another instrument in a conducted Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Singers, Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony.)
• Complete at least four semesters of accompanying (may include one semester playing piano in Opera workshop)
• Complete at least two semesters of chamber music
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Recommended:

• Accompanying every semester
• As much chamber music as possible

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted vocal Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Singers)
• Complete at least two semesters of accompanying
• At least one semester of a jazz ensemble (MRT, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least two semesters playing piano or another instrument in a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra (on a “Families” instrument), Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony.)
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• As many semesters as possible of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• More vocal ensembles (of as much variety as possible)

Violin, Viola 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play violin or viola 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, Chamber Music, or Mariachi de Humboldt.
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

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

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration  

• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least one semester of a jazz ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least one semester of a vocal ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• 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) 

Cello 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play violin, viola, or 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

Performance Concentration

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

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration  

• Complete at least four semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
•  Complete at least one semester 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:

• 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 one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or 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

String Bass 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Play Bass in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four  semesters of a conducted Ensemble (either Humboldt Symphony, Intermediate Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Play Bass in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least seven semesters of a conducted Ensemble (either Humboldt Symphony, Intermediate Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra
• Complete a minimum of eight 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 or a third semester of a jazz ensemble.
• Complete at least two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra or Mariachi de Humboldt on guitar or  a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)

Guitar 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Complete at least two semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, or Ensembles on other Instruments – Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least two semesters of Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters singing or playing another instrument in a conducted Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Ensembles on other Instruments – Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Earn at least four units playing guitar in at least two of these groups: Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least two semesters of a conducted vocal Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers,)
• Complete at least one semester of Guitar Ensemble or other Chamber Ensemble
• Complete at least two semesters of a jazz ensemble (MRT, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete at least two semesters playing an instrument (possibly a Techniques Class instrument) other than guitar in Intermediate Orchestra, Humboldt Symphony, or Wind Ensemble
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• At least five semesters of a conducted vocal Ensemble
• At least four semesters of chamber music and/or jazz ensembles
• More semesters of Intermediate Orchestra on a Techniques Class instrument
• At least three semesters of Mariachi de Humboldt

Voice 

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

• Sing in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least three semesters of University Singers or Humboldt Chorale
• Complete at least one semester of Mad River Transit
• Complete at least one semester of Opera Workshop
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt or an additional (4th) semester of University Singers, or Humboldt Chorale
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Performance Concentration

• Sing in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least four semesters of University Singers or Humboldt Chorale
• Complete at least two semesters of Madrigals or Mad River Transit
• Complete at least two semesters of Opera Workshop
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt or an additional (5th) semester of University Singers or Humboldt Chorale
• Complete a minimum of eight semesters of ensemble participation

Recommended:

• As much Opera Workshop and Mariachi de Humboldt as possible 

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters of University Singers or Humboldt Chorale
• Complete at least one semester of Mad River Transit 
• Complete at least one semester of Opera Workshop
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt, Madrigals or an additional (4th) semester of University Singers or Humboldt Chorale 
• Complete at least two semesters of Intermediate Orchestra (on a Techniques Class instrument), Humboldt Symphony, or Wind Ensemble
• Complete a total of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended:

• Eight semesters of aUniversity Singers or  Humboldt Chorale
• At least two semesters of  MRT
• More Intermediate Orchestra on your weakest instrument from Techniques Classes
• At least two semesters of Opera Workshop
• At least two semesters of Mariachi de Humboldt