MUEN 0009 - Percussion Ensemble
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43212,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Glenn Schaft
Email: geschaft@ysu.edu
Course Description
· Our repertoire includes classic 20th and 21st century repertoire, experimental music, composer commissions, student compositions, marimba ensemble, improvisation, West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian musics.
· Ensemble admittance is determined via an audition and permission of the Percussion Coordinator. Percussion majors are typically advised to register for PE concurrent with each semester of applied percussion lessons.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose One | recommended readings and listening |
- No textbook is required.
- Your instructor may recommend readings and listening assignments pertinent to the music we are studying.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | week 1 | Mon, 8/24, 10AM-noon, Auditions for PE, Wind Ens, Concert Band, Musical, etc Tues, 8/25, Studio Meeting, 4-5:30PM 8/28, Percussion Seminar, Distribute Part Assignments Weekly PE rehearsal schedule is emailed to students on the Friday before the next week. |
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| 8/31 | week 2 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 9/7 | week 3 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 9/14 | week 4 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 9/21 | week 5 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 9/28 | week 6 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 10/5 | week 7 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 10/12 | week 8 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 10/19 | week 9 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 10/26 | week 10 | Oct 27, Preview Dress Rehearse Butler Program Oct 28, 2026, PE Concert, Butler Institute of American Art, 12:15-12:50PM, Free, Call times for gear transport 11AM, Finish at ca. 1:30PM. Rehearse repertoire TBA |
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| 11/2 | week 11 | Rehearse repertoire TBA | |
| 11/9 | week 12 - PASIC | Tues, Rehearse repertoire TBA PASIC WEEK, no reh on Thur if attending PASIC |
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| 11/16 | week 13 | Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, PE Dress Rehearsal, Spotlight Theater, 4-8pm Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, PE Concert, Spotlight Theater, 7:30PM, Call time 6:30PM. |
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| 11/23 | week 14 | Tues, Rehearse repertoire TBA Thanksgiving Week |
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| 11/30 | week 15 | Tues, Dec 1, 2026, PE Dress Rehearsal, Carols & Cocoa, Stambaugh Aud, early eve 6 or 7pm Wed, Dec 2, 2026, PE Performance, Carols & Cocoa, Stambaugh Aud, 7pm, Call TBA. |
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| 12/7 | week 16 Final Exam Week | Friday, Final Exam, Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 3:15-5:15PM |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.