Students may participate in a variety of small instrumental ensembles to gain experiences in chamber music performance and literature. These student initiated ensembles are coached by faculty members and often performed frequently throughout the year both on and off campus. Opportunities for trios, quartets, quintets and other ensembles in brass, string and woodwind areas are available. Students in faculty coached ensembles that rehearse each week and schedule at least one public performance during the semester may enroll in MUSC162 for one unit.