Music at UWinnipeg

There are three courses in Music currently offered at the University of Winnipeg. While no Music Major or Minor is currently available, these Music courses can be used as electives toward University of Winnipeg degrees. The three courses are the Choral Ensemble (Lux et Veritas Choir), the Instrumental Ensemble (Floreamus Wind Ensemble), and Music Appreciation. The courses are a collaboration between the Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee to the Vice-President Academic, the Department of Theatre and Film, and The University of Winnipeg Collegiate. The ensemble courses are designed to develop individual and ensemble music skills through rehearsals and performances of a wide variety of repertoire. The Music Appreciation course is designed to enhance students’ music knowledge and vocabulary through the development of listening, critical thinking, and writing skills in a variety of musical contexts. These courses are also a great way to meet new people on campus!

The Choral and Instrumental Ensembles are also available to community members to join as a non-credit participant for a yearly fee.

Lux et Veritas Choir

The UWinnipeg choral ensemble consists of university students and community members who have a wide variety of singing experiences. In addition to weekly rehearsals, course members are expected to participate in two sectional practices and one performance per term. Previous choral experience is not required. Voice placements are completed during the first rehearsal in the fall.

Credit course: MUS-2011 or THFM-2011 Ensemble Practicum (Choral)

Rehearsals: Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 pm (Fall/Winter) in Bryce Hall Large Ensemble Room (1B03)

Floreamus Wind Ensemble

The UWinnipeg instrumental ensemble consists of university students and community members who have previous experience playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. In addition to weekly rehearsals, course members are expected to participate in two sectional practices and one performance per term. Previous instrumental experience is required. Placement auditions are completed during the first rehearsal in the fall.

Credit course: MUS-1015 Ensemble Practicum (Instrumental)

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:00-7:00 pm (Fall/Winter) in Bryce Hall Large Ensemble Room (1B03)

Music Appreciation

Music Appreciation is a lecture-style course that explores music in a variety of contexts. The first half of the course focuses on the historical and theoretical perspectives of Western Classical Music, and the second half includes guest lectures and topics tailored to the class’ interests.

Credit course: MUS-1500 or THFM-1500 Music Appreciation

Lectures: Thursdays @ 4:00-5:30 pm (Fall/Winter) in Bryce Hall Large Ensemble Room (1B03)

For additional information and inquiries about the ensembles, please contact the director, Michelle Styles at m.styles@uwinnipeg.ca.