Courses

Public Notes

Large Instrumental Ensemble - UBC Symphony Orchestra

Open only to 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students (see MUSC 350A for 3rd and 4th year registration; 550A for graduate registration).

ENSURE YOU'RE REGISTERED IN THE APPROPRIATE COURSE:

• String majors should select section MUSC 150A/350A/550A 001 and will rehearse Tuesday/Thursday only.
• All woodwind, brass, and percussion majors should select section MUSC 150B/350B/550B 001 and will be assigned to Symphony Orchestra (TTH 4-7:00) and/or Symphonic Wind Ensemble (MW 3-6:00) and/or Concert Winds (MW 6-8:00) following auditions. Students may be called upon to rotate between ensembles, depending on the instrumental needs of the repertory being performed and at the discretion of the conductors. Please keep potential scheduling conflicts with all rehearsal times in mind when registering for other classes. All large instrumental ensembles rehearse and perform in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and produce four to six concerts per season.

May be repeated for credit. Open to other students by audition, with credit, as stipulated by their faculties. While every effort is made to place students in appropriate ensembles based upon audition results, those taking this course as an elective are advised to have an alternate course ready in the unlikely case where an ensemble placement is not available. Entrance by audition each September. For more info: http://music.ubc.ca/student-ensembles 

IMPORTANT: Consent to Use Image or Recording

• All students registered in MUSC ensemble courses are required to complete a form related to the use of images and/or recordings. This is because ensembles perform publicly, and the performances are sometimes recorded. Completing the form ensures that the School of Music can take appropriate steps to respect students’ preferences.
• Non-music students:  you may only enroll in ensemble courses once you have completed the waiver form (and subject to audition). Please consider completing this in advance to make the registration process smooth.
• Please fill out the form here: https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/ubc-music-consent-to-use-image-or-recording-form/

Public Notes

For 1st and 2nd year undergraduates (see MUSC 366A for 3rd and 4th year registration; 554A for graduate registration).

OPEN TO NON-MUSIC STUDENTS: How do I register for ensembles? For most ensembles an audition is required to secure your place. During the audition you play or sing a prepared piece for the conductor. Auditions for ensembles take place at the beginning of each academic year. http://music.ubc.ca/student-ensembles

Students who wish to be notified when the audition details are updated should ensure they are on the waitlist.

IMPORTANT: Consent to Use Image or Recording

• All students registered in MUSC ensemble courses are required to complete a form related to the use of images and/or recordings. This is because ensembles perform publicly, and the performances are sometimes recorded. Completing the form ensures that the School of Music can take appropriate steps to respect students’ preferences.
• Non-music students: you may only enroll in ensemble courses once you have completed the waiver form (and subject to audition). Please consider completing this in advance to make the registration process smooth.
• Please fill out the form here: https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/ubc-music-consent-to-use-image-or-recording-form/