String Bass Ensemble Requirements

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

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 for Music Teacher Preparation:

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