Exceptions to the above policies include:
Contemporary Music Ensemble and Early Music Ensemble may fulfill the large ensemble requirement for instrumental majors, with the approval of the conductor of University Orchestra or Wind Ensemble and the chair of the student's major department.
Music Education majors may count toward their large ensemble requirement one semester of Trojan Marching Band and one semester of either Jazz Ensemble or Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Theory/Composition majors must register for at least two units in a choral ensemble.
Students majoring in Strings, Vocal Arts, or Wind and Percussion may not count Community Orchestra toward their large ensemble requirement.
Further exceptions may be made subject to departmental approval and approval of the conductor of the appropriate large ensemble.
205 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Study and performance of vocal ensemble literature from the Jazz idiom, with emphasis on improvisational techniques. Prerequisite: by audition or departmental approval.
207 University Chorus (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of choral literature from all periods of music history. Open to all students.
210 University Concert Choir (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of choral works of all styles and periods. Open to all students by audition.
212 University Chamber Singers (1, max 4, FaSp)
214 Opera Chorus (1, max 4, Irregular)
220 University Orchestra (1, max 4) Rehearsals requiring practice periods of three hours each per week and participation in concert programs. Open to all students by audition.
221 USC Community Orchestra (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Audition not required.
222 Trojan Marching Band (1, max 4) Rehearsal and participation in performances for athletic and other University functions. Open to all students by audition.
223 University Wind Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and participation in concert programs. Open to all students by audition.
224 University Band (1, max 4) Rehearsal and performance of standard repertoire. Open to all students by audition.
225 Wind and Percussion Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of chamber music for wind and percussion instruments. Open to all students by audition.
226 Guitar Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of literature composed, transcribed and arranged for small guitar ensembles, including literature for small ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as well as voice.
227 String Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) Preparation and performance of small ensemble literature for strings.
228 Keyboard Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Preparation and performance of literature for piano duets and duo-piano.
229 Jazz Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of literature written for large jazz ensemble. Open to all students by audition.
230 Contemporary Music Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Performance of 20th-century music; readings of student and faculty compositions; experimental music; guest conductors, composers, performers; annual concert series.
232 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) Preparation and performance of literature for jazz chamber groups. Open to all students by audition.
244 Vocal Chamber Music (1, max 4, Fa) Study of solo ensemble vocal literature such as duets, trios, quartets, madrigals, etc. Open to all students by audition.
250 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of vocal and instrumental ensemble music of the Renaissance, and Baroque, with emphasis on chamber music for solo voices and bowed and plucked strings. Instrumentalists are required to perform on either their own or the School's historical instruments. Prerequisite: audition.
322 Trojan Marching Band (1, max 4) Continuation of MUEN 222.
405 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 205.
407 University Chorus (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 207.
410 University Concert Choir (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 210.
412 University Chamber Singers (1, max 8) Continuation of MUEN 212.
414 Opera Chorus (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 214.
420 University Orchestra (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 220.
421 USC Community Orchestra (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 221.
423 University Wind Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 223.
424 University Band (1, max 8) Continuation of MUEN 224.
425 Wind and Percussion Chamber Music (1, max 8, FaSp) Performance of chamber music for wind and percussion instruments. Open to all students by audition.
426 Guitar Ensemble (1, max 4, FaSp) Rehearsal and performance of literature composed, transcribed and arranged for small ensembles, including literature for small ensembles of guitar and other instruments, as well as voice.
427 String Chamber Music (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 227.
428 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) Preparation and performance of literature for piano with voice and string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
429 Jazz Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 229.
430 Contemporary Music Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 230.
432 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 232.
444 Vocal Chamber Music (1, max 8, Fa) Continuation of MUEN 244.
450 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 250.
528 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 428.
532 Jazz Chamber Music (1, max 4, FaSp) Preparation and performance of advanced literature for jazz chamber groups. Open to graduate students, by audition.
628 Keyboard Collaboration (1, max 4, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 528.
650 Early Music Ensemble (1, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MUEN 450.
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