12/27/2024 8:15:43 AM	MUSCP 39A Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 39A	Title:  CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Full Title:  Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings & Piano)
Last Reviewed:11/26/2007

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 Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 39A

Catalog Description:

Study, rehearsal, and performance of chamber music literature for strings and/or piano from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The ensemble performs at least one concert each semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Study, rehearsal, and performance of chamber music literature for strings and/or piano from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The ensemble performs at least one concert each semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2008	Inactive:	Spring 2012
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2008	Inactive:	Spring 2012
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.  Demonstrate technical proficiency and proper interpretation of

     musical elements.

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

     achieve desired effects on their respective instruments.

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

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

     the relative merits of various chamber music compositions from

     different historical eras.

 5.  Demonstrate effective practice habits.

 6.  Demonstrate professionalism at rehearsals and performances,

     including punctuality and appropriate concert dress.

Students repeating Chamber Music Ensemble 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.

Topics and Scope

 1.  Rehearsal and public performance of chamber music literature.

2.  Sight-reading of college-level chamber music literature.

3.  Study and execution of particular technical challenges specific to

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

    ornamentation, etc.).

4.  Sectional rehearsals in trios, quartets, or other small groups

    as needed.

5.  String instrument techniques specific to the literature studied.

6.  Piano techniques specific to the literature studied.

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

    phrasing, dynamic contrast, and nuance.

8.  Developing effective practice habits.

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

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

    the literature studied.

11.  Stage deportment, performance etiquette, and proper performance

    dress.

12.  Students repeating Chamber Music Ensemble 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 Music Ensemble 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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