Guitar Ensemble Requirements

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 Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 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 for Music Teacher Preparation::

• 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
• Performance in or substantial rehearsal observation of ensembles that don’t involve guitar - Musical Theatre/Opera, Calypso Band, World Percussion, Humboldt Symphony, Wind Ensemble