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MUSC-100-11 Concert Choir
The GU Concert Choir is Georgetown University’s premiere large vocal performance ensemble. The choir functions as the center of the choral music program at Georgetown. The ensemble rehearses and performs a broad variety of literature, including traditional western choral pieces, large masterworks, traditional pieces from non-western vocal traditions, avant-garde works, and alternative classical works. The Concert Choir performs at least one formal concert per semester on the Georgetown University campus, and represents the university at on-campus and off-campus ceremonies and events, including performances at nationally prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and Wolf Trap.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Course syllabi
The following syllabi may help you learn more about this course (login required):
Fall '09:
Heins, C
(description, file download)
Fall '09:
Patcheva R
(file download)
Additional syllabi may be available in prior academic years.
Sections:
MUSC-100-21 Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers is a select, auditioned, classically-styled ensemble specializing in the study and performance of a cappella music ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries. Music is chosen each semester to reflect a central thematic element that helps the group to focus both its academic study and musical performance. The Chamber Singers have had the opportunity to perform extensively throughout the Washington area and the east coast, including performances for former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Gore.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
MUSC-100-31 Chapel Choir
Russell Weismann
The Georgetown University Chapel Choir, composed of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, sings weekly for the 10:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy in Dahlgren Chapel and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00. The choir also offers special musical events throughout the semester such as Lessons and Carols and Vespers. A variety of SATB repertoire ranging from traditional chant to contemporary music is performed. Basic vocal skills such as pronunciation, intonation, and breathing techniques will be taught and basic musical skills such as rhythm and sight-reading will be developed. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Fall and Spring.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
MUSC-100-41 Orchestra
The Georgetown Orchestra plays music from the 18th, 19th and 20th century. The orchestra performs several times a year, but in at least one large concert per semester.
Audition Required
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
MUSC-100-51 Wind Ensemble
This course will expose participants to both standard and new repertoire for Concert Band. This includes music from the Baroque to the present. The ensemble will rehearse and sight read as much music as time permits throughout the semester in addition to preparing for public concerts, generally one concert per semester.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
MUSC-100-61 Georgetown Jazz: Jazz Ensemble
Georgetown Jazz is an 18-piece jazz ensemble dedicated to promoting the American art of jazz. The focus is primarily on the historical big band sounds of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and other great bands from the 1930s to the present. We also perform some contemporary arrangements and our own versions of classic tunes. All participants will develop some level skill with jazz improvisation. Georgetown Jazz performs in and around the Washington DC area, and at many university functions. Some smaller combos will also be formed.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
MUSC-100-71 Chamber Music
Small ensembles with coaching are organized each semester. Both individual players and existing groups are encouraged to take this course.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
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