Bachelor of Arts, BA
Ensembles and Chamber Music
Degrees and Certificates
Courses
MEN 110: CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Class Program
Participation in small instrumental, keyboard and/or vocal ensembles. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 110 (4 terms): CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Class Program
Participation in small instrumental, keyboard and/or vocal ensembles. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 115: CREATIVE MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Class Program
Required for Contemporary Music and Media application majors. A student driven music ensemble with two or more members guided by one or more faculty mentors. Offered every term, it may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Approval of the School of the Arts Curriculum Committee.
MEN 120: CONVERSE WIND ENSEMBLE
Class Program
Participation in rehearsals and performances of the Converse Wind Ensemble as scheduled. Open to all Converse students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 130: CONVERSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Class Program
Participation in rehearsals and performances of the Converse Symphony Orchestra as scheduled. Open to all Converse students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 130 (8 terms): CONVERSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Class Program
Participation in rehearsals and performances of the Converse Symphony Orchestra as scheduled. Open to all Converse students by audition.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 140: CHAMBER SINGERS
Class Program
Participation in rehearsals and performances of the Converse Chamber Singers as scheduled. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Audition.
MEN 150: CONVERSE CHORALE
Class Program
Participation in rehearsals and performances of the Converse Chorale as scheduled. Open to all Converse students by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 155: MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Class Program
This vocal ensemble explores music specific to the Musical Theatre repertoire, and trains students pursuing the BA in Musical Theatre in ensemble singing. Open to all Converse students. May be repeated for credit
MEN 160: SPARTANBURG MASTER CHORALE
Class Program
Participation in mixed chorus rehearsals and performances as scheduled. Open by audition to Converse juniors and seniors, and to greater Spartanburg community singers. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the director.
MEN 170: ACCOMPANYING
Class Program
Techniques of accompanying singers and instrumentalists. Includes practical application with student soloists.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor.
MEN 190: OPERA PERFORMANCE
Class Program
An opera performance course designed for the undergraduate student. Open to all Converse students by audition. In addition to performance, students may serve as production Technicians, including introductory study of the major elements involved in mounting an opera production, with topics ranging from scenic, costume, make-up, lighting, and props design to stage management and marketing. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor.
MEN 270: ACCOMPANYING II
Class Program
A one-hour lesson weekly. Advanced techniques of vocal accompanying and coaching. Includes practical application with student soloists. The instructor will also assign basic repertoire so the S student will gain familiarity with many different styles and periods. One hour credit each term (two terms required for collaborative track).
Prerequisites
Accompanying I.