At GU, there is an abundance of performance opportunities! A variety of ensembles provides extensive exposure to diverse music literature. Our ensembles include GU Choir (traditional), Fusion (commercial), Pursuit (worship bands), Gospel choir, lab bands (student created), Jazz band, or Concert/Marching band.
Departmental recitals stimulate creativity and discipline conducive to continued improvement. The music minor also allows students to focus extra attention on their major instrument through applied lessons. Consisting of only 21 hours, students have the ability to create recordings and perform or learn about the art of conducting.
Students will study with accomplished faculty and gain hands-on experience from day one!
For a Music minor, you will be required to complete 21 credit hours.
Course options include:
Elementary Conducting (2) OR MUSG Commercial Music Integrations (1)
AND
MUSG120 Projects: Performance I 120 (1)
Visit the Online Catalog for an explanation of graduation requirements.
Music Minor Courses
Recital Class is designated as a requirement for all music majors, who must attend 12 concerts per semester. Music minors need to attend 9 concerts per semester and must be registred for Recital Class during the semesters they are taking applied lessons. Music majors are required to take this course every semester they are attending classes on campus.
This course will survey various styles of American popular music from the early 20th century through the present. Students will have an active role in class meetings, providing examples from personal experiences as sources for class discussion. Genres covered include jazz, country, rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, urban fold, and more. Students are encouraged to have some experience in the fundamentals of music before enrolling. Meets the general education creative and performing arts requirement.
This course is specifically designed for Music Industry Studies majors. It will enable students to learn basic music theory concepts and some aural skills which will relate to the contemporary music industry. (Offered spring semester.)
This course will prepare the student to thrive in real world situations s/he may encounter as an artist and/or composer in the music field. Skills to be learned in this course include: chord construction and nomenclature, scales, basic pop music arranging, ear training, and keyboard/guitar accompaniment.
Prerequisite: MUTH 104 or MUTH 110. (Offered fall semester.)
This course studies standard conducting patterns, develops the skill of both hand and baton directing, and emphasizes development of listening and leadership skills.
Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring of odd calendar years.)
In this course, students build foundational understanding of how to practice together, play together, learn the selected music for the course, and how to put it all together for preparing successful performances. Offered: Fall semester.
Projects in Music Industry serves as the entry level hands-on running of the Music Industry program for students focusing on the area of music performance (vocal or instrumental). Students in this course will assist in various of music projects collaboration, including performance, live audio, studio recording, management, promotions, lighting, songwriting, creation and distribution of product while gaining a working understanding of the processes involved as they continue through the degree. Music Industry Study majors need a total of six credits of Projects in Music Industry. Course Fee $50. (Offered every semester.)
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411B
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112C
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211C
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212C
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311C
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312C
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: 411C
Course Fee: $385
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: 212G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312G
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411G
Course Fee: $385
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 111K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 112K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 211K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 212K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 311K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 312K
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 411K
Course Fee: $770
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111P
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112P
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211P
Course fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212P
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311P
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312P
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411P
Course Fee: $385
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312S
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411S
Course Fee: $385
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211V
Course Fee:$385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411V
Course Fee: $385
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111W
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUPA 112W
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211W
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212W
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311V
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312W
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 412W
Course Fee: $385
This group performs at various athletic events. All members of the College community (not just music majors) are invited to participate. (Offered every semester.)
The Greenville University Choir, founded by Professor Robert W. Woods in 1927, has become an outstanding symbol of the University. It offers students throughout the University an opportunity to sing exemplary sacred choral literature in an excellent mixed choir setting. Numerous concerts are given during the year including an extended annual tour. Membership is by audition and includes the expectation of a year long commitment. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
Chorale is a mixed choir which focuses on music reading and vocal technique. As part of the Greenville Choral Union, Chorale performs large scale choral orchestral works such as Handel's "Messiah". Membership is open to all students and the community and an assessment audition is required. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
MUEN143 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)
This ensemble explores the various understandings and concepts of worship leading. Students will gain practical experience in contemporary worship methods and will have multiple opportunities to tour as a ministry team. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Members are admitted by audition. (Offered every semester.)
This ensemble is a 21 st century keyboard orchestra utilizing state of the art digital keyboards and synthesizers. The touring ensemble will perform a variety of styles from Bach to Brubeck. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. This ensemble is available by audition for piano students from the College. (Offered every semester.)
This group performs at various types of college functions. All members of the College or community playing a traditional stringed instrument are invited to participate. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
MUEN150 Gospel Choir (0.5 Credit)
MUEN161 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit)
May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.
Chamber Singers is a select vocal ensemble which performs sacred and secular literature from the 16th century to the present day. Concurrent enrollment in the Greenville University Choir is required. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Membership is by invitation. May be applied to fulfill the fine creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)
This small ensemble provides students with practical opportunities to create and perform contemporary (pop, rock, and CCM) music. Groups rather than individuals audition for a lab band. Auditions begin three weeks after the beginning of each semester, allowing students to form their own bands before tryouts. (Offered every semester.)
This group performs at various athletic events. All members of the College community (not just music majors) are invited to participate. (Offered every semester.)
The Greenville University Choir, founded by Professor Robert W. Woods in 1927, has become an outstanding symbol of the University. It offers students throughout the University an opportunity to sing exemplary sacred choral literature in an excellent mixed choir setting. Numerous concerts are given during the year including an extended annual tour. Membership is by audition and includes the expectation of a year long commitment. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
Chorale is a mixed choir which focuses on music reading and vocal technique. As part of the Greenville Choral Union, Chorale performs large scale choral orchestral works such as Handel's "Messiah". Membership is open to all students and the community and an assessment audition is required. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
MUEN343 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)
This ensemble explores the various understandings and concepts of worship leading. Students will gain practical experience in contemporary worship methods and will have multiple opportunities to tour as a ministry team. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Members are admitted by audition. (Offered every semester.)
This ensemble is a 21st century keyboard orchestra utilizing state of the art digital keyboards and synthesizers. The touring ensemble will perform a variety of styles from Bach to Brubeck. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. This ensemble is available by audition for piano students from the College. (Offered every semester.)
This group performs at various types of college functions. All members of the College or community playing a traditional stringed instrument are invited to participate. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
MUEN350 Gospel Choir (0.5 Credit)
MUEN361 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit)
May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.
Chamber Singers is a select vocal ensemble which performs sacred and secular literature from the 16 th century to the present day. Concurrent enrollment in the Greenville University Choir is required. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Membership is by invitation. May be applied to fulfill the fine creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)
This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)
This small ensemble provides students with practical opportunities to create and perform contemporary (pop, rock, and CCM) music. Groups rather than individuals audition for a lab band. Auditions begin three weeks after the beginning of each semester, allowing students to form their own bands before tryouts. (Offered every semester.)
