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 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) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Evaluate the basic notational elements of choral music. CSLO #2: 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. CSLO #3: Create and perform the basic notational elements of choral music. 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 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. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Fine Arts CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSUGE - C1 Arts 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: After participating in a choral festival, small group discussions will report to the whole class observations of accuracy and style of the various performing choruses. Skill Demonstrations Example: Demonstrate the ability to blend and balance both in-class sessions and in public performance. Repeatable Yes Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Lab: Students are placed in quartets and asked to sing their parts in a small group to demonstrate knowledge and independence. Instructor evaluates each quartet's performance for note and rhythm accuracy. After receiving general instructor feedback, students discuss, as a group, their observations and ideas for further practice to master their assigned material. Lecture: Students sing assigned material while the instructor records and directs the ensemble. Afterward, students listen to the recording as a group and make observations about how successful various aspects of the performance were. The instructor will guide a discussion on ideas for future practice to master the assigned material. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read and discuss the choral performance reviews in The Choral Journal (ACDA). 2. Read and analyze 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. Required Materials Phoenix Author: Jocelyn Hagen Publisher: jh music Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Echo Author: Rob Dietz Publisher: Walton Music Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Traveler's Hymn Author: Matthew Lyon Hazzard Publisher: Matthew Lyon Hazzard Music Publication Date: 2023 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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