12/26/2024 3:23:15 PM	MUSCP 34D Course Outline as of Fall 2013	Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 34D	Title:  CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Full Title:  Chamber Orchestra
Last Reviewed:2/25/2008

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	1.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	17.50
		Contact DHR	.50			Contact DHR	8.75
		Contact Total	3.50			Contact Total	61.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 131.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 34D

Catalog Description:

Study, rehearsal, and performance of literature for chamber orchestra from the Baroque to the contemporary era. Designed for musicians who are able to perform at the college level on an orchestral instrument. The orchestra performs at least two concerts each semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSCP 34C ( or MUS 34C)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Study, rehearsal, and performance of literature for chamber orchestra from the Baroque to the contemporary era. Designed for musicians who are able to perform at the college level on an orchestral instrument. The orchestra performs at least two concerts each semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.  

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSCP 34C ( or MUS 34C)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 1. Rehearse and perform college-level literature for chamber orchestra.

 2. Demonstrate technical proficiency and proper interpretation of

     musical elements.

 3. Read and accurately interpret the symbols of music notation to

     achieve desired effects on their respective instruments.

 4. Sight read with accuracy, correct intonation, and expressiveness.

 5. Differentiate between the roles of the soloist and the ensemble

     player.

 6. Evaluate their own performance, the performance of others, and

     the relative merits of various orchestral compositions from

     different eras of music history.

 7. Give and take constructive criticism with orchestral peers, and

     accept constructive criticism from a conductor.

 8. Demonstrate effective practice habits.

 9. Demonstrate professionalism at rehearsals and performances,

     including punctuality and appropriate concert dress.

Students repeating Chamber Orchestra will be able to:

 1. Demonstrate greater technical achievement on their instrument.

 2. Articulate musical phrases with greater clarity.

 3. Perform with higher standards of intonation.

 4. Demonstrate a more sophisticated comprehension of dynamics,

     phrasing, musical expression, and nuance.

 5. Demonstrate greater skill in sight-reading.

 6. Demonstrate increased ensemble awareness through listening.  

Topics and Scope

1. Rehearsal and public performance of a variety of works for chamber orchestra.

2. Sight-reading of college-level literature for chamber orchestra.

3. Study and execution of particular technical challenges specific to

    the literature studied (tempo, dynamics, intonation, blend,

    ornamentation, etc.).

4. Sectional rehearsals for each of the four sections of the orchestra:

    string, woodwind, brass, and percussion.

5. String instrument techniques specific to the literature studied.

6. Wind instrument techniques specific to the literature studied.

7. Percussion techniques specific to the literature studied.

8. The components of musical expression and interpretation, such as

    phrasing, dynamic contrast, and nuance.

9. Developing effective practice habits.

10. Differences in musical style specific to the literature studied.

11. Critical analysis and comparison of the artistic goals specific to

    the literature studied.

12. The roles of the soloist and the ensemble player: collaboration with

    a soloist when scheduled.

13. Stage deportment, performance etiquette, and proper performance dress.

14. Using Knowledge of musical elements to frame each piece of music: melody, harmony,

    counter melody, bass line, rhythm, sustained harmonies.

15. Understanding the piece through the eyes of the composer: form, harmonic development,

     and other compositional techniques.

16. Students repeating Chamber Orchestra will perform new literature each

    semester, enhancing both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.  

Assignments:

 1. In-class rehearsal and preparation of designated works.

2. Attendance at sectional rehearsals when scheduled.

3. A minimum of one hour of outside practice per week is required for

    each hour of rehearsal.

4. Final exam will be a public concert.

5. Students repeating Chamber Orchestra will be held to higher standards of

    performance with each repetition.  

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 75 - 90%
In-class rehearsals, public concerts
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

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