Instrumental course consisting of quartets, quintets, sextets, or octets of specific instruments, i.e. percussion, etc. The ensemble promotes good performance ensemble skills and will expose students to great composers from the classical to the contemporary periods. Prerequisites: Audition required on the first day of class. Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Bass Ensemble [Winter 12 only] - Audition Requirements: Audition held on first class meeting. Mark Dresser: 858-534-2408, mdresser@ucsd.edu.

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. Audition Requirements: No audition required. Philip Larson, Director: 858.534.6650/plarson@ucsd.edu

A 120-voice, advanced choral ensemble combining UCSD students with community members, which performs a subscription series of masterwork concerts with the Symphony Orchestra. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: An audition is required and consists of: 1) vocalizing for range, quality and accuracy of pitch; 2) sight-reading, progressing from easy to more difficult; 3) performance of a song. Prepare a song of your choice (an accompanist is provided, please bring your music for her) from any genre of classical music: art song, sacred, secular, musical theater, or your voice part of a choral work. No pop music; 4) written section designed to demonstrate understanding of music scores; the La Jolla Symphony website includes a practice written quiz. Beginning January 2, 2012, contact Mea Daum, Chorus Manager at ljchorus2@sbcglobal.net or 858-243-2045 (evenings) to schedule an audition. Auditions will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm in CPMC 127. For more information visit: http://www.lajollasymphony.com. David Chase, Director: 760.744.1150 x2141.

Rehearsal of varied works for full orchestra culminating in at least one public performance each quarter. Additional Description: Course website: http://imusic1.ucsd.edu/~dmedine/
Audition Requirements: An audition scheduled at first class meeting. For audition, be prepared to play scales and a piece from your repertoire which best reflects your level of ability. For additional information, go to: http://imusic1.ucsd.edu/~dmedine/. Instructor: David Medine: dmedine@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. Audition Requirements: No audition required. Everyone is welcome to join; a group audition for voice section placement is held at the first class meeting. 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. Ken Anderson, Director: 858.534.2414/ ptkenanderson@yahoo.com

Preparation and performance of a chamber opera in English. Works from the 18th or 20th Century. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required.

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: Audition held on the first day of class. Kamau Kenyatta, Director: kkenyatta@san.rr.com

Preparation and performances of jazz repertoire for large ensemble. Improvisation and section playing skills will be stressed. Students must be proficient on their instrument. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: An audition will be held at the first class meeting.

An advanced choral group. Preparation, stylistic interpretation and performance of 16th and 17th century repertoire written for 3-8 voices. Ability to read music is imperative. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Audition held the first day of class. Prepare a classical piece of your choice; an accompanist is provided. Philip Larson, Director: 858.534.6650/plarson@ucsd.edu

An intermediate to advanced level ensemble performing traditional to contemporary band literature. Prerequisites: By audition only; Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Auditions held the first day of class. Robert Zelickman, Director: 858.534.7921/rzelickman@ucsd.edu.

An Indian sitar and tabla ensemble. No previous background necessary. No audition required. Audition Requirements: No audition required. Attend the first class meeting for more information on the course and to be assigned an instrument. Kartik Seshadri, Director: 858.822.1491/ tikkymusic@gmail.com

An Indian sitar and tabla ensemble. No previous background necessary. No audition required. Additional Description: Summer 2, 2012: Learn how to play African/Middle Eastern frame drums while simultaneously learning how to breathe and speak fluently, all while moving. This experience strives to be semi-meditative but also a very physically active ensemble. Concepts of Dalacroze movement will be incorporated into classes. South Indian rhythm syllables, Konokol, will be used to learn and internalize patterns in music. All students will learn how to incorporate breath and natural/efficient movement into their daily lives. The class will culminate with an in-class performance of all materials learned.
Audition Requirements: No audition required. Attend the first class meeting for more information on the course and to be assigned an instrument. Kartik Seshadri, Director: 858.822.1491/ 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; Department stamp required. May be taken for credit six times, unlimited thereafter for zero units. Additional Description: THIS COURSE IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS FOR SPRING 2012.
Audition Requirements: Auditions are held at the first class meeting. Prepare a movement of a concerto chosen from the standard repertoire, an entire sonata, or another major work for your instrument. János Négyesy, Director: 858.534.3356/jnegyesy@ucsd.edu.

Master 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. Department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Audition will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 2:00pm in Warren Lecture Hall (WLH) 2154. Audition materials will 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. Director: David Borgo dborgo@ucsd.edu, 858-822-4957.

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. Prerequisities: audition and department stamp required. Audition Requirements: Refer to the La Jolla Symphony website (http://www.lajollasymphony.com) for audition information. The online application form must be completed before the audition. Main auditions will be held the 3rd week of September. After September, individual auditions will be held Monday evenings before rehearsals. Orchestra Manager: Ted Bietz / 619-468-3234 or orchestra@lajollasymphony.com