MUSI 135 Madrigal Ensemble
A small auditioned ensemble limited to twelve advanced singers performing 16th and 17th century madrigals, as well as appropriate selections from classical, romantic, and 20th century literature. this course may be repeated up to 4 times for credit
MUSI 135Madrigal Ensemble
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
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
45
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
III. Catalog Course Description
A small auditioned ensemble limited to twelve advanced singers performing 16th and 17th century madrigals, as well as appropriate selections from classical, romantic, and 20th century literature. this course may be repeated up to 4 times for credit
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
The content of this course is repertoire for small a cappella choir. Some repertoire is drawn from the standard repertoire for a chamber or madrigal group, while other selections fall under the umbrella of Contemporary Collegiate A Cappella (CCA) and incorporate several genres, including pop and jazz. 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 this course will be limited to vocal/choral works developmentally appropriate for college freshmen and sophomores and written for 1-2 singers per part. 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