MUSI 130 Chamber Choir
This course is a study of traditional choral chamber music with emphasis on master works by well-known composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms and so forth. It includes both sacred and secular music ranging from the Renaissance period to the contemporary. No audition is necessary but the student must be able to sing in tune. This course may be taken for credit 4 times.
MUSI 130Chamber Choir
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
0-1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
45
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a study of traditional choral chamber music with emphasis on master works by well-known composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms and so forth. It includes both sacred and secular music ranging from the Renaissance period to the contemporary. No audition is necessary but the student must be able to sing in tune. This course may be taken for credit 4 times.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate good ensemble skills, regarding balance, blend, articulation, and performance techniques.
- Sing freely and expressively, regarding tone quality, resonance, diction, and breath management.
- Perform selected music proficiently, regarding pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and other markings indicated on the score.
- Analyze and interpret a new piece of music using skills acquired through previous music experiences (sight singing)
- Evaluate and critique choral performances, both their own and others, and use critique to construct goals and plans for future performances.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
The content of this course is choral repertoire, much of which is drawn from the standard choral repertoire. As stated in the guidelines of the American Choral Directors Association,
"Choral repertoire for two year colleges is chosen not only on the basis of quality, but also on the potential for that repertoire to be: a) supportive of the potential of each choral singer to transfer to a four-year institution; b) challenging in some respect (aesthetically, technically, etc.) to promote growth in the singer and choir in a manner consistent with expectations for a four-year program; c) responsive to the diverse technical, aesthetic, and practical needs of non-music majors or community members involved in the two-year college program; d) strong in its ability to be valuable teaching pieces for the intellectual and emotional growth of a singer as a budding member of the wider choral community; and e) effective in reflecting the social milieu and needs for which a two-year program is frequently expected to be responsive." (http://acda.org/page.asp?page=twoyearcollegechoirlists)
Content for the course will be limited to quality choral works that are developmentally appropriate for college freshmen and sophomores. Again, in accordance with best guidelines as stated by the ACDA, "such works must in themselves encourage healthful, musical, intelligent, and beautiful choral singing in well-guided two-year college choral programs." (http://acda.org/page.asp?page=twoyearcollegechoirlists
VI. Delivery Methodologies