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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSP 21D | Title:
CONCERT CHOIR 4 |
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| Full Title:
Concert Choir 4 |
| Last Reviewed:4/22/2024 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 16 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 1.00 | | Contact DHR | 17.50 |
| | Contact Total | 4.00 | | Contact Total | 70.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUSCP 21D
Catalog Description:
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The Concert Choir is a 40-60-voice mixed ensemble dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a cappella and accompanied choral literature from the Renaissance to the contemporary era. Students in 21D will have opportunities for vocal solos and/or to assume mentor/leadership roles within the choir. The Concert Choir performs at least two on-campus concerts each year and tours annually.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSP 21C ( or MUSCP 21C)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The Concert Choir is a 40-60-voice mixed ensemble dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a cappella and accompanied choral literature from the Renaissance to the contemporary era. Students in 21D will have opportunities for vocal solos and/or to assume mentor/leadership roles within the choir. The Concert Choir performs at least two on-campus concerts each year and tours annually.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSP 21C ( or MUSCP 21C)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2009 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2009 | Inactive: | |
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| 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 large college-level concert choir with appropriate style, diction,
musicianship, and professionalism.
Objectives:
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Students will be able to:
1. Sing college-level choral literature 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 implement standard rehearsal protocol as a section or organizational leader.
6. Demonstrate professionalism through regular attendance at rehearsals and concerts, punctuality, preparedness, appropriate concert attire, and general demeanor.
Students repeating Concert Choir 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. Maximizing 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
IV. Concert Choir Repertoire
A. Renaissance
B. Baroque
C. Classical
D. Romantic
E. Contemporary
F. Choral octavos
G. Spirituals and folk songs
V. Interpretation of Choral Literature Within a Historical Context
VI. The Role of the Soloist in a Large Choral Ensemble
VII. The Role and Responsibilities of Choral Section Leaders
A. Organizing and leading sectional rehearsals
B. Standard rehearsal protocol for a concert choir
C. Finding parts on the piano
VIII. Other Leadership Roles and Responsibilities Within the Choral Organization
IX. Professionalism
A. Regular attendance and punctuality
B. Preparedness
C. Deportment at rehearsals and concerts
D. Proper concert attire
Students repeating Concert Choir 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 Concert Choir 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. |
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| 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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