Performance Ensembles

Performance in an ensemble appropriate to student abilities and interests. Grading is based on participation level, individual testing, and comparative papers on repertoire covered. Prerequisities: consent of instructor through audition and department stamp required for each ensemble except 95C, 95G and 95W. Note: A $15 lab/production fee, except for 95G and 95W for which the fee is $10, will be assessed for all students enrolled in a Music 95 ensemble. Non-majors may take Music 95 courses for a total of 6 units (3 quarters) for a letter grade, after which they may be taken for a P/NP (Pass/No Pass) only. Music majors may take Music 95 courses for a total of 12 units (6 quarters) for a letter grade, after which they may be taken for P/NP only. There is one exception to the above grading policy: Music 95G, Gospel Choir, may be taken P/NP only. Ensembles are offered Fall, Winter and Spring unless specified otherwise.

Open to all university students, the Concert Choir meets twice a week to prepare one program of choral literature each quarter. Repertoire chosen from a wide variety of musical styles. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory.

Formed in the 1950s, The Chorus of the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is known for electrifying performances of works spanning the last 300 years of choral and choral/orchestral repertoire. The Chorus performs one to two full length choral or choral/orchestral works per quarter in Mandeville Auditorium, and special venues around the city of San Diego and has toured internationally. They perform standard, classical, and contemporary works and often perform commissioned works and world premieres. May be repeated six times for credit. Prerequisites: audition required and department stamp required. Contact chorus@ljsc.org. Audition Requirements: La Jolla Symphony Chorus welcomes student members and requires that each person participate in a 10-minute live audition session with LJSC Choral Director Dr. Arian Khaefi for admission. Students will go online to schedule appointments: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948afa82fa0f9c25-lajolla#/

In this course, students will be members of a medium-sized orchestra which performs symphonic repertoire. Auditions for the ensemble will take place in the first week's meeting, after which weekly meetings will be rehearsals of the quarter's program. In the final week, students will perform a concert in one of UCSD's large performance spaces. Repertoire changes quarterly, with past programs including works by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Schubert, and Mozart. Audition Requirements: Auditions will take place during the first meeting (October 3). Students should prepare one technical and one lyrical selection which best exhibit their playing ability. Please bring printed copies of your selections to be given to the adjudicator. To locate the sign-up sheet, please visit: https://music-cms.ucsd.edu/ugrad/courses/index.html. For information contact the instructor, Matthew Henson at mhenson@ucsd.edu.

The goal of this course is to lead students in experiencing the singing and understanding of Gospel music and its various styles, as well as other forms of sacred music of the 20th century of the African American experience. The course may be taken for either two units or three units. Extra sections and concerts are required for three units; the instructor will announce these requirements at the first class session. Audition Requirements: No audition required. Everyone is welcome to join; a group audition for voice section placement is held at the first class meeting. Ken Anderson, Director. 858-534-2414 ptkenanderson@yahoo.com

Small jazz ensembles will be arranged by audition and organized according to instrumentation and student interest, and ability. Each ensemble will meet on a weekly basis under faculty guidance and will have the opportunity for both on- and off-campus performances. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Auditions are held first class meeting. Students will be asked to play or sing a jazz standard or 12-bar blues of their choice, along with a rhythm section. Please bring three lead sheets for students who will accompany you. If you are chosen, you can enroll afterwards. Please contact Kamau Kenyatta, Director for audition information: kkenyatta@ucsd.edu

An intermediate to advanced level ensemble performing traditional to contemporary band literature.
Additional Description: Director: Michael Jones
Audition Requirements: Prerequisites: Auditions will be held during the first meeting. Students can prepare a short solo, etude or notable excerpt for their instruments. To locate the sign-up sheet, please visit: https://music-cms.ucsd.edu/ugrad/courses/index.html. For information contact the instructor, Michael Jones, m1jones@ucsd.edu.

An Indian Classical Music Ensemble with a focus on the Sitar and Tabla. No previous background necessary.
Additional Description: An Indian classical music ensemble with a focus on the Sitar and Tabla or an instrument of your choice. Voice students are encouraged to join. Students will be introduced to the concepts of Raga and Tabla through fixed compositions and ear training. While no previous background is necessary, all students MUST attend the first meeting of class. Failure to do so will require students to drop the course. This first meeting is to assign students to proper groups and offer a broad survey of the history and theory of the tradition.
Audition Requirements: No audition required. Attend the first class meeting to be assigned an instrument. Kartik Seshadri, Director: 858-822-1491 or tikkymusic@gmail.com

Instruction in the preparation of small group performances of representative instrumental and vocal chamber music literature. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor through audition. May be taken for credit six times, unlimited thereafter for zero units. Audition Requirements: Auditions are held during the first week of each quarter. Attend the first class meeting and prepare a movement of a concerto chosen from the standard repertoire, an entire sonata, or another major work for your instrument. Director: Takae Ohnishi, takaeohnishi@gmail.com

Master-level class instruction in advanced improvisation performance for declared majors and minors only or by consent of instructor. May be taken for credit six times, unlimited thereafter for zero units. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor through audition. Audition Requirements: Auditions will be held on the first day of class. Audition materials may be provided by the instructor, but please come prepared to perform something that demonstrates your ability as well. Students should have some previous experience with improvisation, reading music on their instrument, and interpreting standard jazz chord charts. Vocalists may audition.

Repertoire is drawn from the classic symphonic literature of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries with a strong emphasis on recently composed and new music. Distinguished soloists, as well as The La Jolla Symphony Chorus, frequently appear with the orchestra. The La Jolla Symphony Orchestra performs two full-length programs each quarter, each program being performed twice. May be repeated six times for credit. Prerequisites: audition and department stamp required. Contact orchestra@ljsc.org. Audition Requirements: Refer to the La Jolla Symphony website www.ljsc.org for application/audition information. You will receive more audition information after completing/submitting the online application form. Please contact the Orchestra Manager: Ted Bietz 619-4733-6239 or orchestra@ljsc.org for any questions relating to joining the orchestra. Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring