MUSC 3300R
Wind Symphony
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Improves musical skills by performing significant wind and percussion repertoire.
Examines the standard band repertoire as well as more contemporary literature. Requires
attendance at all concerts, performances, and tours, as well as acquisition of performance
attire. May be repeated as desired.
MUSC 3340R
Pep Band
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides opportunities to perform band literature for athletic events, including home
games, off-campus tournaments, and championships. Requires participation at all rehearsals
and assigned games. May be repeated as desired. Email Dr. Ramos for more information or to schedule an audition.
MUSC 1250R
University Band
1 Credit Hours
Provides group training in the various styles of band literature. Requires participation
at scheduled performances. May be repeated as desired.
MUSC 3220R
Chamber Choir
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
For the advanced singer desiring experience in choral performance. Provides the opportunity
of performing in a small group of select singers. Studies music of various styles
and periods. Requires participation in concerts, programs, and tours. May be repeated
as desired. Course fee of $20 for support applies.
MUSC 3270R
Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides male vocalists with advanced individual and ensemble training. Includes emphasis
on auditioning, rehearsal and performance etiquette, and ensemble skills and dynamics.
Requires participation in concerts, programs, and tours. May be repeated as desired.
Course lab fee of $15 for support applies.
MUSC 3280R
Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides female vocalists the opportunity to perform in a select group of treble singers.
Studies music of various styles and periods. Requires participation in concerts, programs,
and tours. May be repeated as desired. Course fee of $20 for support applies.
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The UVU Emerald Singers is one of three auditioned choral ensembles on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Now in it's sixth year, the choir is comprised of approximately 60 treble singers and represents a diverse population of the UVU student body including music majors, non-majors, freshman through senior year students, in addition to non-traditional and post baccalaureate students. Choir singers meet three times each week for 50-minute rehearsals and combine annually with Deep Green to study and perform mixed choral literature and choral masterworks. The Emerald Singers are conducted by Dr. Cherilyn Worthen, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education.
UVU Choral Auditions 2023-2024 (sign ups open in August 2023)
MUSC 124R
UVU Concert Choir
1 Credit Hours
Provides group training in the various styles of choral literature. Basic skills in
note reading, matching pitch, and blending with the ensemble expected. Requires participation
at scheduled performances. May be repeated as desired.
MUSC 3700R
Symphony Orchestra
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides opportunity to improve musical performance skills by participating in orchestra.
Studies and performs serious concert literature from all periods of music history.
Requires attendance at all concerts, rehearsals, and tours, as well as acquisition
of performance attire. May be repeated as desired.
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The UVU Symphony Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble that performs a wide variety of literature from the 18th to 21st centuries. It has performed at prestigious UVU events such as the President’s Scholarship Ball, Commencement, and events in collaboration with the UVU Center for Constitutional Studies honoring guests such as Mike Levitt and David McCullough. The Symphony's mission is to provide experiences that will enrich the musical artistry of students and enliven the musical community on- and off-campus. It collaborates regularly with community and campus performing groups such as the Utah Regional Ballet, UVU Contemporary Ensemble, UVU Repertory Ballet Ensemble, Wasatch Chorale, Utah Valley Youth Symphony, UVU Chamber Choir, Men’s Choir, and Women’s Choir, UVU Opera, Mountain View High School Symphonic Orchestra, Westlake Chamber Orchestra, Westlake High School Chorus, Lakeridge Junior High School Orchestra, and the John Rees & AVC Advanced Photography Class. Future collaborations will include the Utah Valley Symphony and Lyceum Symphonic Strings.
Cheung Chau, Director
MUSC 3700R
TR 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
NC 614
MUSC 3720R
Chamber Orchestra
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides smaller orchestra experience. Improves individual and ensemble performance
skills. Studies and performs serious concert literature from all periods of music
history. Audition is required. May be repeated as desired.
MUSC 3320R
Jazz Orchestra
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides the advanced instrumentalist the opportunity to perform traditional and contemporary
repertoire for large jazz ensemble. Emphasizes improvisational and sight-reading skills.
Requires attendance at all performances. May be repeated as desired.
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Directed by David Baker, the Jazz Orchestra is UVU’s premiere jazz ensemble. The group rehearses twice per week, performs traditional and contemporary big band repertoire, and hosts the annual Ice Breaker Jazz Festival. Recent jazz guest artists have included Jeff Hamilton, Gilad Hekselman, Jeff Coffin, Kobie Watkins, Greg Gisbert, Art Lande, and Jerry Leake.
David Baker
Director of Jazz and Contemporary Performance
NC-720
MUSC 3330R
Small Jazz and Commercial Ensembles
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides the advanced instrumentalist and vocalist the opportunity to perform in small
ensembles specializing in jazz and other commercial styles including, pop, rock, country,
funk, reggae, hip hop, etc. Emphasizes improvisation, rhythmic skills, and knowledge
of harmony. Requires attendance at all performances. May be repeated as desired.
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UVU’s Small Jazz and Commercial ensembles provide performance opportunities in a variety of popular musical styles. Past projects have included jazz, funk, pop, rock, heavy metal, and bluegrass bands. These ensembles are faculty-coached, rehearse once per week, and perform at UVU's Mixtape Live series.
David Baker, Director of Jazz and Commercial Music
MUSC 333R
Rehearsal Times: TBA
NC 614
MUSC 3310R
Percussion
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides percussion ensemble experience. Emphasis on sight reading and music performance
skills. Attendance is expected at all concerts, rehearsals, and tours. May be repeated
as desired.
MUSC 4230R
Opera Workshop
1 Credit Hours
Corequisite(s): MUSC 250R or MUSC 450R
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MUSC 455R
Provides experience performing scenes from opera. Explores the techniques of dramatic
characterization and stage craft. Addresses the process of character analysis. Discusses
the control of performance anxiety. Practices the basic techniques of stage makeup
and costuming. Develops advanced-level singing proficiency. May be repeated for a
maximum of 12 credits toward graduation. Course lab fee of $100 for support applies.
Contact Dr. Hurtado for audition information.
MUSC 3730R
Advanced Small Ensembles
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval
Provides opportunities for performing in small groups of select musicians. Studies
music of various styles and periods. Some public performances will be required. May
be repeated as desired.
