FAA 1353 - Merrimack Schola

Credits: 0 or 1

This ensemble course gives both singers and instrumentalists experience in rehearsing and performing music in a liturgical context. The Merrimack Schola ensemble provides music for the 5 pm Sunday Mass in Austin Chapel, as well as music for special occasions, including the Baccalaureate Mass. All singers are welcome who wish to sing and grow in musical understanding. The ability to read music is not required. Basic vocal techniques, ensemble techniques, solfege ability, and musicological and liturgical context will be developed in this course. Instrumentalists who have the ability to read music fluently are welcome.
Note: Students may register for any combination of ensembles up to a total of 8 credits.