MUS 0042. Chamber Singers
Unit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include sight singing, preparation of a short musical excerpt, and an aural skills assessment
Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory)
Explores the literature and performance practices of vocal ensembles from the Renaissance to the present. Public performances, festivals, and field trips required. May be taken four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)
MUS 0042 - Chamber Singers
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include sight singing, preparation of a short musical excerpt, and an aural skills assessment Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory) Description: Explores the literature and performance practices of vocal ensembles from the Renaissance to the present. Public performances, festivals, and field trips required. May be taken four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC) Units 1.5 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory 36 By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate various musical styles in order to interpret a specific part while blending with other singers. Demonstrate the issue of vocal projection as it relates to the differences between solo singing and ensemble singing, emphasizing the variables of tone production and holding pitch at various tempi as the music requires. Research and analyze one of the songs or composers being studied and share findings with the class. Course Content Outline I. Concepts of choral balance and blend in working toward an ideal choral tone II. Understanding and discipline of pitch, intonation, musical phrasing, legato singing, rhythmic accuracy and languages (English, Latin, French, German, and others) III. Repertoire from a variety of musical eras languages and cultures: A. Western Historical Periods B. Non-Western Cultural Styles IV. In-depth study of vocal requirements for each choral selection A. Breath control; diaphragmatic breathing B. Vowel formation; diphthongs C. Consonants V. Concert behavior and etiquette in preparation for public performances in concerts and festivals Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Directed Objectives: 1. Sing with proper articulation, dynamics, phrasing and expression as directed. 2. Demonstrate appropriate blend and balance within the section and the ensemble. 3. Analyze and demonstrate choral literature from at least three periods of music history per semester in different languages. 4. Sing the correct pitches indicated with accurate intonation. 5. Memorize performance repertoire as directed. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Sing stylistically accurate for the time period and share findings with the class in an oral presentation. 2. Sing with correct pitches and accurate intonation. 3. Evaluate other performance ensembles. 4. Demonstrate increased skill, applying vocal techniques and stylistic understanding of repertoire to new compositions. 5. Analyze and demonstrate stylistic singing in choral literature from at least three periods of music history per semester in different languages. 6. Demonstrate an increased facility above previous level by repetition. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Problem Solving Examinations Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Study, interpret and memorize the texts of assigned musical selections. 2. Compare program notes of two contrasting concerts. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Perform assigned music, in small ensemble or solo format, singing 90% of note pitch and rhythm correctly. 2. Listen to another small ensemble perform class assigned music, comparing the performance to the written dynamics and musical notation. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Memorize all the notes, rhythms and text on assigned vocal part. 2. Study and apply suggested dynamics to assigned vocal part. 3. Report on a live concert by a vocal ensemble. Listen to blend, balance and technique. 4. Research a composer of one of the choral selections. Discuss when and where the piece was performed and how it compares to other works of that composer. 5. Evaluate a live performance this ensemble has just performed. Include aspects of pre-concert preparation and public response. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Appropriate musical selections are studied and performed. All music selected will be of a high artistic caliber, typically professional or university level compositions. Use of sheet music provided by instructor from Music Department score library.
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