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Chamber Singers (Course #43/143)
An 18-24 voice mixed ensemble of highly select advanced singers. Repertoire includes a variety of sophisticated chamber choral music from the Renaissance to the present day. Concurrent membership in Concert Choir required. By audition only. (2 units)
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Concert Choir (Course #42/142)
A 52-60 voice mixed ensemble of select singers that performs a wide variety of a cappella and accompanied secular and sacred choral music from every period in music history through the present day. Emphasis is on a comprehensive survey of choral literature through performance, as well as development of choral tone, blend, diction, and sight singing skills. By audition only. (2 units)
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Guitar Ensemble (Course #47/147) Preparation and performance of ensemble literature for classical guitar. Open to selected students with instructor permission. (1 unit)
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Jazz Combo Workshop (Course #46/146) Focus on jazz improvisation, techniques and theory in small group performance. By audition only. (0.5 units)
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Jazz Ensemble (Course #45/145) Preparation and performance of literature for stage and jazz ensembles. By audition only. (1 unit)
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 | Opera Theatre (Course #50/150) Instruction in operatic technique and literature; performance, score-reading, ensemble, etc. in preparation of a major performance. By audition only. (3 units)
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 | Orchestra (Course #40/140) Preparation and concert performance of major works of orchestral literature. Performing Arts Grants are available to qualified students. By audition only. (2 units)
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 | World Percussion Ensemble (Course #52/152) African and/or African influenced percussion and rhythms applied to traditional and non-traditional instruments, movement, and voice in an ensemble settting. Open to all students. (1 unit) |
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Preparatory Chorus (Course #44/144) Course designed as introductory/fundamentals course for students with no previous choral singing experience. Focus on four areas: basic music theory (including terminology, notational and choral score reading), sight-singing, vocal production, and vocal/choral diction. Open to all students. (1 unit) |
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 | Son Santa Clara (Course #49/149) Combining the musical cultures of Africa and Spain, Son Santa Clara is dedicated to the performance and practice of the music of Cuba’s eastern provinces. Nengon, Quiriba, and Rumba round out the musical forms that this ensemble rehearses. Many students involved with Son Santa Clara have participated in Santa Clara’s International, Cuba program. Admission by permission of instructor only. ( 2 units ) |
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Other Campus Ensembles |
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Charisma! Students in the Charisma group present a uniquely intimate exploration of faith and spirituality that combines art, music, dance, and spoken word. (no course credit) |
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 | Mission Choir
Under the direction of Gregory Dale Schultz, the Mission Choir provides liturgical music for the popular 10pm student Mass at Mission Santa Clara de Asis on campus. Students of all faiths are welcome to join. (no course credit) |
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 | Musical Theatre
During the spring, every other year, the Department of Theatre and Dance produces a musical on the main stage of Mayer Theatre. The most recent productions have been Once on this Island and Kiss Me Kate. Both music and theatre students are encouraged to audition. (credit through the Department of Theatre and Dance)
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The Santa Clara Bronco Pep Band is the official band for Santa Clara University athletics, made up of undergraduate and graduate students of Santa Clara University, as well as a number of alumni. Currently student run, the Bronco Band is committed to increasing Bronco fans' spirit during the athletic events at which it participates by creating an entertaining and enjoyable environment. (no course credit)
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