12/27/2024 4:02:50 AM	MUSCP 40.2 Course Outline as of Spring 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 40.2	Title:  APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE
Full Title:  Applied Music (Individual Instruction): Voice
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	5.50			Contact DHR	96.25
		Contact Total	6.50			Contact Total	113.75
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 148.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Individual studio instruction in voice for the development of performance skills. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete five hours of on-campus practice. Each semester students will perform at least once in a Recital Hour and sing a juried performance for a faculty committee as a final exam. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 18 and MUSCP 21A, B, C, or D.

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Music Theory (MUSC 2A, B, C, or D) and Musicianship (MUSC 3A, B, C, or D).

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Individual studio instruction in voice for the development of performance skills. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level.  

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 18 and MUSCP 21A, B, C, or D.
Recommended:Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Music Theory (MUSC 2A, B, C, or D) and Musicianship (MUSC 3A, B, C, or D).
Limits on Enrollment:By 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 2009	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: MUS 160	Applied Music	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSP40.1 OR MUSP40.2 OR MUSP40.3 OR MUSP40.4 OR MUSP40.5 OR MUSP40.6 OR MUSP40.7

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 facility for the voice (scales, melismas, ornaments, etc.).

2. Perform vocal literature with proper pronunciation, diction, and articulation.

3. Analyze the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and formal structure of the

   compositions being studied.

4. Define and discuss the elements of music as they appear in the

   repertoire and explain how they determine style.

5. Evaluate various styles of music as they relate to performance.

6. Demonstrate proper performance practice, stage deportment, and recital preparation.

7. Plan, organize, and demonstrate integrated practice procedures.

8. Critically evaluate their own performance and the performances of others.

Students repeating this course will be able to:

1. Demonstrate greater technical achievement with the voice.

2. Articulate musical phrases with greater clarity.

3. Perform with higher standards of intonation.

4. Demonstrate greater skill in sight-reading.

5. Perform more difficult repertoire.  

Topics and Scope

I.  Individual Instruction Module

   A. Rehearsal and preparation of standard operatic and art song repertoire for voice.

   B. Technical exercises (scales, melismas, ornaments, etc.) appropriate to

         the individual student's level of ability.

   C. Vocalises and/or other study pieces to improve technical and interpretive abilities.

   D. Lyric diction and pronunciation for the language(s) being studied.

   E. Memorization techniques for selected assigned compositions.

   F. The harmonic, rhythmic, and formal structure of the compositions being studied.

   G. Background information on the composers of assigned repertoire -

        how their compositions reflect the culture and style of a given era.

II. Recital Hour Module

   A. Stage deportment and recital preparation.

   B. Rehearsal and practice techniques.

   C. Coping with stage fright.

   D. Preparing for an audition.

   E. Objective evaluation and critique of musical performance.

   F. Student performances (each student must perform at least once per semester).

   G. Master class performances (when scheduling permits).

   H. Juried examination before a faculty committee at the end of each

        semester as a final examination.

III. Laboratory Module

    Guided practice of materials and techniques presented in the previous modules.

(Students repeating this course will perform new music each semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.)  

Assignments:

1.  Rehearse and prepare assigned repertoire for recital and juried performance.

2.  Practice other vocalises and/or study pieces as assigned.

3.  Memorization of selected repertoire may be required.

4.  Live concert report (2-3 pages) focusing on critical evaluation of

   the musical performance.

5.  Listening assignments as needed to enhance abilities of evaluation,

   critical judgment, and discrimination.

6.  Minimum of one class performance per semester during Recital Hour.

7.  Final juried performance.

(Students repeating this course 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 5 - 10%
Concert attendance report
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 70 - 80%
Class performances, Final juried performance
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 - 20%
Attendance and participation in lessons, Recital Hour, and practice lab

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Departmentally approved operatic and art song repertoire for voice.

Instructor prepared materials.  

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