MUS-A235 ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE
Robin Cox, Director, robcox@iu.edu
Creation and performance of music via digital processing and amplification of acoustic instruments. Students must possess collegiate level musicianship and performance skills on an acoustic or electronic instrument. Please contact the instructor for further information.New students must contact the instructor for permission.
MUS-X 430 ELECTRONIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Jordan Munson, Director, jtmunson@iu.edu
Focused on musical communication between computers on both a technical and expressive level. Consent of instructor required.
MUS-A209 DISENSEMBLE (DESTRUCTIVE / INVENTIVE SYSTENS ENSEMBLE)
Jason Palamara, Assistant Professor, japalama@iu.edu
This ensemble uses improvisatory hardware and software hacking techniques as an approach to music making. By finding novel solutions to musical performance problems, students cultivate an attitude of creative freedom. Students experiment with improvisation, circuit-bending and destructive/creative instrument design while crafting a performance of live works. Departmental consent is not required for music technology or music therapy majors (students who have passed their audition). Non-music majors (students who have not passed their audition) must contact the instructor for permission.
MUS-X350 JAZZ ENSEMBLES
Rob Dixon, Director, rob@indyjazzfest.net
Performance of jazz and the art of improvisation in a jazz combo format. Contact the instructor for further information.
MUS-X 70 UNIVERSITY CHORAL ENSEMBLES
David Mannell, Director, dmannell@iu.edu
University Choir is a mixed vocal ensemble, dedicated to excellence in performing a variety of repertoire, and it does not require instructor permission. IU Indianapolis Singers is a more select mixed ensemble. Students interested in joining IU Indianapolis Singers for the first time should contact David Mannell for permission.
MUS-X490 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Lane Summerlin, lwsummer@iu.edu
Course offers experiences in learning world percussion techniques. No instrument required.
MUS-X341 GUITAR ENSEMBLE
John Alvarado, joalvara@iu.edu
Bringing together guitarists of various abilities and backgrounds to develop skills of ensemble playing for classical, world, jazz, blues, and other styles of music.
