SRJC Course Outlines

11/3/2024 2:06:51 PMMUSP 23C Course Outline as of Fall 2025

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MUSP 23CTitle:  CHAMBER SINGERS 3  
Full Title:  Chamber Singers 3
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.00Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled3.0016 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR1.00 Contact DHR17.50
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUSCP 23C

Catalog Description:
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The Chamber Singers is an advanced 16-32-voice mixed ensemble for experienced singers dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a cappella and accompanied literature for chamber choir. Students in 23C will have opportunities for vocal solos and/or section leader positions, as well as increased opportunities for outreach performance in smaller (pull-out) ensembles including quartets and caroling groups. The Chamber Singers perform at least one major on-campus concert and several off-campus concerts each semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSP 23B


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
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The Chamber Singers is an advanced 16-32-voice mixed ensemble for experienced singers dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a cappella and accompanied literature for chamber choir. Students in 23C will have opportunities for vocal solos and/or section leader positions, as well as increased opportunities for outreach performance in smaller (pull-out) ensembles including quartets and caroling groups. The Chamber Singers perform at least one major on-campus concert and several off-campus concerts each semester.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSP 23B
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2009Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2009Inactive:
 
C-ID:
 CID Descriptor: MUS 180 Large Ensemble SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSP21A OR MUSP21B OR MUSP21C OR MUSP21D OR
MUSP23A OR MUSP23B OR MUSP23C OR MUSP23D OR
MUSP30A OR MUSP30B OR MUSP30C OR MUSP30D OR
MUSP32A OR MUSP32B OR MUSP32C OR MUSP32D OR
MUSP33A OR MUSP33B OR MUSP33C OR MUSP33D OR
MUSP42A OR MUSP42B OR MUSP42C OR MUSP42D

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Perform effectively in a small college-level chamber choir with appropriate style, diction, musicianship, and professionalism.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Sing college-level literature for chamber choir in public performance.
2. Perform their assigned vocal line accurately at an advanced level.
3. Sing with stylistically appropriate vocal technique and tone color at an advanced level.
4. Demonstrate choral skills including blend, intonation, and pitch memory at an advanced level.
5. Organize and lead a sectional rehearsal, if so assigned.
6. Demonstrate professionalism through regular attendance at rehearsals and concerts, punctuality, preparedness, appropriate concert attire, and general demeanor.
 
Students repeating Chamber Singers will be able to:
1. Demonstrate greater technical achievement in their vocal performance.
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. Perform a more extensive repertoire.

Topics and Scope
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I. Choral Skills
    A. Blend      
    B. Balance
II. Vocal Techniques
    A. Expanding range, dynamic contrast, and breath control
    B. Tone color variation and equalization
    C. Pronunciation and diction
III. Musicianship
    A. Sight reading at an advanced level
    B. Phrasing
    C. Vocal independence
IV. Chamber Choir Repertoire
    A. Renaissance
    B. Baroque
    C. Classical
    D. Romantic
    E. Contemporary
    F. Choral octavos
    G. Spirituals and folk songs
V. Smaller Ensemble Repertoire
    A. Duets, trios, and quartets
    B. Holiday carols
    C. Other works as assigned
VI.   Interpretation of Choral Literature Within a Historical Context
VII.  The Role of the Soloist in a Chamber Choir
VIII. The Role and Responsibilities of Choral Section Leaders
    A. Organizing and leading sectional rehearsals
    B. Standard rehearsal protocol for a chamber choir
    C. Finding parts on the piano
IX.  Professionalism
    A. Regular attendance and punctuality
    B. Preparedness
    C. Deportment at rehearsals and concerts
    D. Proper concert attire
 
Students repeating Chamber Singers will perform new literature each semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.

Assignments:
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1. Prepare assigned works for public performance in concert
2. Outside practice of their vocal part (ungraded)
3. Attendance and participation at sectional rehearsals when scheduled
4. Participation in concerts, tours, and other field trips as scheduled
5. Final exam will be a public concert
 
Students repeating Chamber Singers 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 rehearsal, 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 in rehearsals, concerts, tours, and field trips


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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