MUS 0048. Concert Choir
Unit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include ability to match pitch and produce a good tone
Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory)
A variety of choral experience performing repertoire, both sacred and secular, from the medieval, baroque, classical, romantic and modern periods of music history. Focuses on performance practice, musical style and poetic interpretation. May be taken four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)
MUS 0048 - Concert Choir
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include ability to match pitch and produce a good tone Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory) Description: A variety of choral experience performing repertoire, both sacred and secular, from the medieval, baroque, classical, romantic and modern periods of music history. Focuses on performance practice, musical style and poetic interpretation. 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 the basic notational elements of choral music. Analyze and assess choral literature from at least two periods of music history per semester, increasing in ability to differentiate stylistic characteristics of these periods with each successive repetition of the course. Create and perform the basic notational elements of choral music. Course Content Outline I. Technical drills: vocalizing to warm up the voice II. Study and performance of choral literature a. choral literature from historical eras of Music History including Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern III. Development of pure, free tone through vowel and consonant study; articulation IV. Posture and Breathing V. Proper voice placement: the singing tone a. flexibility: basic technical facility VI. Ear training and sight reading VII. Repertoire building VIII. Cultural influences on composers and their compositions Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture 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. 4. Memorize performance repertoire as directed. 5. Sing his/her vocal part independent of others. 6. Demonstrate professional level ensemble performance and rehearsal standards of conduct. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Practice the basic notational elements of choral music. 2. Demonstrate adequate vocal technique, advancing in level of proficiency with each repetition of the course. 3. Learn and demonstrate his/her vocal part independent of others. 4. Sing with articulation, dynamics, phrasing and expression as directed. 5. Demonstrate appropriate performance deportment. 6. Demonstrate an increased facility above previous level by repetition. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read and discuss the choral performance reviews in The Choral Journal (ACDA). 2. Read articles from The Church Music of the Late Renaissance and Reformation. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Study, interpret, and perform choral texts of two to five pieces in foreign languages, e.g. Latin, German, French, Russian, Spanish and/or Hebrew. 2. Write a 5 page paper describing the life history of Palestrina, or any of his contemporaries, and their style of composition. 3. Sight read and perform a composition. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Public choral performances. 2. Practice, both individual and in groups, for upcoming public performances. 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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