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Guitar Ensembles
MUS 394/694

Studio Guitar Ensemble
Don Latarski, faculty advisor
Studio guitar ensemble is a course open to students interested in developing the skills and techniques needed to play in small groups. The class does not meet at any specific time. You must form a small ensemble (anywhere from 2-5 players), decide on repertoire (with the help of your advisor/instructor) and find a place to rehearse.You should plan on rehearsing at least once per week and schedule a meeting/performance with the instructor at least three times per term. You must also perform for that faculty person at the end of each term or seek some other performance venue such as a gig at a local coffee shop, outdoor venue, or similar event.

Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Mike Denny, faculty advisor
Jazz guitar ensemble is an outlet for intermediate to advanced students (5 total) to hone their reading and ensemble skills. Improvisation is also part of the course. This ensemble meets weekly every term under the supervision of the instructor and one or more performances are scheduled per term. The repertoire consists mainly of published material for guitar ensembles of either 4 or 5 players but is not limited to that. Students also contribute arrangements of standards and original compositions. While geared mainly toward jazz studies majors, the jazz guitar ensemble is open to non-majors when there is space available.