MUSI 120 Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is a concert band comprised of both student and community musicians, and offers one performance per semester. It plays a variety of music, but concentrates on important standard band literature. This course may be taken for credit 4 times. 

Credits

0-1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

MUSI 120Symphonic Band

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

Department

Visual, Performing and Liberal Arts

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

0-1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

The Symphonic Band is a concert band comprised of both student and community musicians, and offers one performance per semester. It plays a variety of music, but concentrates on important standard band literature. This course may be taken for credit 4 times. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Perform written music accurately with appropriate interpretation and style.
• Blend, play in tune, and play in sync with the section and ensemble.
• Share artistic feedback and understanding with peers.
• Analyze the cultural/historical context of pieces performed.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

One two-hour rehearsal per week, one dress rehearsal, and one concert The music performed will represent a variety of styles that may include marches, concert overtures, descriptive pieces and dances. The music will be selected based both on its appropriateness and on the ability of the ensemble. Good ensemble practices will be emphasized, including preparing individual parts outside of rehearsal, showing up on time, and behaving appropriately during services.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Prepare assigned music to best of ability Attend all required services (rehearsals and concerts

Required Exams

Grades for each service based on attendance, attentiveness, attitude and preparation

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Prepare assigned music to best of ability Attend all required services (rehearsals and concerts Grades for each service based on attendance, attentiveness, attitude and preparation