2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: This course can be taken at any point after a student has accumulated 80 or more credit hours and 20 credits within the major.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is designed to help students make a successful transition from their undergraduate degree into a position of employment or graduate school. The instructor will work with students to improve projects from previous courses, concurrent courses or internship experiences and will help students organize their best creative and scholarly works into an online portfolio. Students will also learn how to research potential jobs in their field and craft a professional cover letter and resume.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of video and audio productions. The overarching objective of the class is not only to learn technical aspects of production, but also to understand how to use media technology to achieve intended communication goals. The course also requires students to meet strict deadlines, be responsible, and work individually and in teams.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Repertoire ranges from standard, established pieces for percussion ensemble to newly composed, improvisational, or experimental media-performed literature.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Chamber groups organized by a faculty member according to availability and department objectives. Groups are formed during the first week of the semester. Ensembles generally rehearse two times per week with one session coached by the faculty member.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Big band ensemble performing throughout the school year and featured at the NMU Jazz Festival in April.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition. Winds/percussion chosen by director in consultation with studio faculty.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Ensemble performing a variety of works for either string or full orchestra. Generally two on-campus performances each semester.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A select ensemble performing upper level wind band literature.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Fall
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students. Placement auditions held during band camp.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Performances at home football games, homecoming parade, December commencement, and other appearances as scheduled. Mandatory one-week band camp prior to start of fall semester.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

• Offered: Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Open to all students by audition.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Ensemble performing a wide range of band repertoire and transcriptions from symphonic literature. Generally two campus concerts during winter semester, spring commencement.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.

Required ensemble for music majors whose performance area is wind/percussion.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: A/F
• Prerequisites: Director permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A mixed community chorus dedicated to the performance of major choral works or similar significant choral repertoire. Presents concerts in December and April each year.

May be repeated for credit as often as desired.