Music Courses for Any Major
FALL 2026 PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
- Earn General Education credits. Area IV - Expressive Arts
- $2000 award for all Grizzly Marching Band members.
- Open to students of any major.
BANDS
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Fall & Spring - T,Th 3:00PM-4:50PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 114A Section 1, 1 credit, CRN 70057
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 314 Section 1, CRN 70623
Concert Band
Fall T,Th 5:00PM-6:20PM | Spring M,W 4:00PM-5:20PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 114A Section 2, 1 credit, CRN 70058
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 314 Section 2, CRN 70624
Wind band placement hearings occur Sat-Mon before the first week of class. All music majors must complete a placement hearing. Non-majors encouraged. Non-music majors wishing to play in Concert Band do not need to audition. Tour requirements likely for SWE. Contact Dr. James Smart for information.
Grizzly Marching Band
M,W,F 4:00PM-5:30PM, Fall onlyFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 155A Section 1, CRN 70361
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 355 Section 1, CRN 70577
Automatic $2000 award for the full season of participation. No prior marching band experience required and no audition necessary. Contact Dr. Kevin Griggs for more information.
Basketball Pep Band
Starts in early November.Paid opportunity and not a class.
Contact Dr. Kevin Griggsfor more information.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
M,W,F 2:30PM-4:00 PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 108A Section 1, 1 credit, CRN 70055
Juniors, Seniors – MUSI 308 Section 1, CRN 70580
Graduate Students - MUSI 552, Section 1, CRN 73881
Auditions for proper placement will occur before classes begin. Contact Dr. Luis Millán for more information.
CHOIRS
Chamber Chorale
M,W,F 1:00PM-2:20PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 112A Section 2. 1 credit, CRN 70704,
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 312 Section 2, CRN 70579
University Choir
T,Th 12:30AM-1:50AMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 112A Section 1, 1 credit, CRN 70703
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 312 Section 1, CRN 70578
Voice placements occur the first week of classes to make sure that you are on the optimal voice part. Email Dr. Stevie Hirner for information.
COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
M,W 5:30PM-7:00PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 162a Section 19, CRN 74570
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSIC 362 Section 27, CRN 74791
Explore and perform a variety of popular and commercial music spanning decades of hits, across all kinds of styles.
ROOTS FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLE
T 6:30PM-8:20PM
MUSI 162A Section 23, 1 credit, CRN 74575
MUSI 362, Section 26, 1 credit, CRN 74598
An inclusive space to learn old-time, bluegrass, and traditional folk tunes. All are welcome regarless of your proficiency on an instrument! Email Laura Clague for information.
JAZZ PROGRAM
Jazz Ensemble I
T,Th 12:30PM-1:50PM, F 12:00PM-12:50PMFreshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 1
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 1
Jazz Band II
Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 2
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 2
M,W 12:00PM-1:20PM, F 12:00PM-12:50PM
Jazz Lab Band III
W 7:15PM-9:00PM, F 12:00PM-12:50Freshmen & Sophomores - MUSI 131A Section 3
Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students – MUSI 331 Section 3
Jazz Combos
Times and Days: various
Jazz band and Jazz combo auditions for proper placement and an informational meeting occur the first week of classes. Contact Prof. Rob Tapper for more information.
MUSIC SURVEYS & BEGINNING COURSES
History of Rock and Roll
MUSI 132L - 3 creditsFALL & SPRING
Live: Section 01, T,Th 12:30PM-1:50PM
Online: Sections 50, 51, 52
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic
History of Jazz
MUSI 130L - 3 creditsFALL ONLY
Online: Section 50
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic, VI. History
Enjoyment of Music
MUSI 101L - 3 creditsFALL & SPRING
Online: Section 50
Gen Ed Area: V. Literary & Artistic
Beginning Guitar
MUSI 160A: 2 creditsFALL & SPRING
Live: Section 01, T,Th 1:00PM-1:50PM
Gen Ed Area: IV. Expressive Arts