LSMSA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

 

MU254 CHAMBER ENSEMBLE.  One semester (½ unit of credit).  This course is designed to offer advanced performers opportunities to play challenging music literature in a professional setting.  String, brass, wind, vocalists and piano players will be formed both in small and large groups according to works being performed.  [It is also possible for a percussionist to be part of this group.  However, if you are a percussion player, you will need to provide your own instruments.]  This group may also participate in all LSMSA assemblies where appropriate including, but not limited to, Junior Recognition, World Peace Day, Veteran's Day, Holiday Celebration and President’s Day.  This is in addition to concerts presented by the Ensemble throughout the year.  Prerequisites: Audition and consent of Instructor.  

 

MU254A STRING ENSEMBLE.  One semester (¼ unit of credit).  This course is designed to offer advanced performers opportunities to play challenging music literature in a professional setting.  String players will be formed both in small and large groups according to works being performed.  This group may also participate in all LSMSA assemblies where appropriate including, but not limited to, Junior Recognition, World Peace Day, Veteran's Day, Holiday Celebration and President’s Day.  This is in addition to concerts presented by the Ensemble throughout the year.  Prerequisites: Audition and consent of Instructor.

 

MU254B WIND ENSEMBLE.  One semester (½ unit of credit).  This course is designed to offer advanced performers opportunities to play challenging music literature in a professional setting.  Brass and wind players will be formed both in small and large groups according to works being performed.  [It is also possible for a percussionist to be part of this group.  However, if you are a percussion player, you will need to provide your own instruments.]  This group may also participate in all LSMSA assemblies where appropriate including, but not limited to, Junior Recognition, World Peace Day, Veteran's Day, Holiday Celebration and President’s Day.  This is in addition to concerts presented by the Ensemble throughout the year.  Prerequisites: Audition and consent of Instructor.

It will be expected that members of these groups practice a minimum of 4 hours a week and work with other members of the ensemble outside of class period.  They will also need to have proper concert dress.  For ladies, that is a black skirt below the knee, a white dress blouse (long-sleeve), and black dress shoes.  For certain instruments, black slacks may be substituted.  For gentlemen, a black tuxedo would be great, however, for practical purposes a black suit, white dress shirt (long sleeve), dark tie, and black dress shoes.  A dark suit may be substituted upon approval of the Instructor.

Arrangements are being made for this group to play at other venues outside of the normal performing concerts here in Natchitoches.
 

OTHER ENSEMBLE OPPORTUNITIES

LSMSA students may also audition for Northwestern State University ensembles and receive LSMSA credit.  Details about these groups can be obtained from Dr. Charles Jones who is the coordinator between LSMSA and NSU.

Some of the more popular ensembles are:
MU 131A NSU MARCHING BAND.  One semester (½ unit of credit).  By audition.
MU131B NSU CONCERT BAND.  One semester (½ unit of credit).  By audition.
MU131D NSU CHAMBER WINDS.  One semester (½ unit of credit).  By audition.
 

PRIVATE LESSONS

MU274 PRIVATE LESSONS.  One semester (¼ unit of credit).  An average of five hours per week of practice for each lesson is required.  The requirements for the amount of literature to be learned and memorized will vary at the discretion of the instructor depending upon the student's level.  May include preparation studies for competition and recitals.  Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Audition/interview with coordinator and enrollment in MU254.

 

MU374 PRIVATE LESSONS.  One semester (½ unit of credit). Students will receive a weekly lesson on their individual instrument and a studio class with other instrumentalists to work on repertoire, technique, overall musicianship and stage presence.  The requirements for the amount of literature to be learned and memorized will vary at the discretion of the Instructor depending upon the student’s level.  This may include preparation studies for competitions, recitals and concerts.  The course will culminate in a senior recital during the student’s final semester.  Minimum weekly practice is ten hours.  Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Audition/interview with coordinator and enrollment in MU254. 

 

Enrollment for both Major and Minor Study will be limited, based on student auditions and available funds.

 

MU274/374B ORGAN 

MU274/374M TUBA

MU274/374D FLUTE   

MU274/374N PERCUSSION

MU274/374E OBOE 

MU274/374P VIOLIN

MU274/374F CLARINET  

MU274/374Q VIOLA

MU274/374G BASSOON

MU274/374R CELLO

MU274/374H SAXOPHONE

MU274/374S DOUBLE BASS

MU274/374I FRENCH HORN

MU274/374T HARP

MU274/374J TRUMPET 

MU274/374U HARPSICHORD

MU274/374K TROMBONE

MU274/374V GUITAR

MU274/374L EUPHONIUM