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 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) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Evaluate various musical styles in order to interpret a specific part while blending with other singers. CSLO #2: 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. CSLO #3: Research and analyze one of the songs or composers being studied and share findings with the class. Effective Term Fall 2025 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 27 Total Student Learning Hours 81 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 accurately 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. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Discuss compositions and correct styling and interpretation in class. Students will lead the conversation with the instructor's guidance. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Assessment of student demonstration of correct vocal technique and score preparation within public performance. Skill Demonstrations Example: Student sings a passage from a piece, demonstrating correct intonation, diction and phrasing while instructor observes within a class session and evaluates with rubric. Repeatable Yes Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Lab: Instructor places students in a circle. Instructor evaluates sound and works with individuals and the group to compare individual and group sound. Based upon this evaluation, the group is coached to adjust in order to "round" the group tone. Lecture: Instructor provides a short lecture on mood and tone in musical performance. Instructor leads a discussion designed to have students take the lead in developing an analysis of the mood and tone that best suit the group in bringing out the text. Typical Out of Class Assignments 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. Required Materials The Dream Author: Steven Webb Publisher: People's Music Publishing Company Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: If All the Skies Author: Anthony Bernarducci Publisher: GIA Publications Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: What Is This Life? Author: Ivo Antognini Publisher: JEHMS, Inc. Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: 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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