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MUSIC 117Music Ensemble

Units
0.25
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Music

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The study of selected music literature through rehearsals and performance in one of the Department of Music ensembles: Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, University Choir, Vocal Techniques, Orchestra, Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, World Music Ensemble. Regular attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
    • Audition required

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

  • Contact music department prior to first day of class.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
ENS 001445226 / 500Online or by arrangement

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
ENS 00142940 / 500Online or by arrangement
ENS 701170215 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it100% easy91% useful

From 32 ratings and 10 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Bird course. You play an instrument of your choice in a trio or quartet for an hour a week to relax from all your other courses' work. It's super fun, and you get 0.25 credits and a recording of your group that Ben kindly puts together as a souvenir. Take the course!

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  • University choir with Liska is always epic, and I feel like it strengthens my musical ear and music theory knowledge!

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  • W25 Orch good as always

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  • Choir is the most fun experience you will ever have

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  • F24 University Choir. Great as usual.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention MUSIC 117, April 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2024

Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… MTE 420 MTE 481 MTE 544 MTE 545 MTHEL 131 MTHEL 300 MUSIC 100 MUSIC 110 MUSIC 111 MUSIC 116 MUSIC 117 MUSIC 121W MUSIC 140 MUSIC 181AW MUSIC 216 MUSIC 217 MUSIC 222 MUSIC 226 MUSIC 227 MUSIC 232 MUSIC 253 MUSIC 254 MUSIC 261 MUSIC 270 MUSIC 275 MUSIC 316 MUSIC 317 MUSIC 326 …”

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Winter 2017

What clubs run in the spring term? 13 points, 34 comments

“Hi, I'm in ECE, and I have my 2B term this spring. Since the schedule seems pretty light, I want to get involved in a club, hopefully something arts/music related to get away from all the science and …”

u/nebel7: “11/10 would recc joining choir. Super fun and you get a 0.25 credit out of it if you don't skip too many rehearsals. The choir social events after practice are always nice too. …”

u/nebel7: “You can enroll in MUSIC116/117/... if you want to get 0.25 credit for joining University Choir or Concert band or some of the other music groups. …”

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