Piano Ensemble Requirements

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

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted vocal Ensemble (Humboldt Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Singers)
• Complete at least one semester of accompanying
• At least two semesters 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 for Music Teacher Preparation:

• 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)
• Performance in or substantial rehearsal observation of ensembles that don’t involve piano  - Musical Theatre/Opera, Calypso Band, World Percussion, Mariachi de Humboldt