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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 21D | Title:
CONCERT CHOIR |
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Full Title:
Concert Choir |
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024 |
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 |
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| 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:
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. The Concert Choir performs at least two on-campus concerts each year and tours annually. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.
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. The Concert Choir performs at least two on-campus concerts each year and tours annually. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSP 21C ( or MUSCP 21C)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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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
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Sing college-level choral literature in public performance.
2. Sight-read his/her assigned vocal line accurately.
3. Sing with stylistically appropriate vocal technique and tone color.
4. Demonstrate choral skills including blend, intonation, and pitch
memory.
5. Demonstrate professionalism including preparation, punctuality,
proper concert attire, and regular attendance at rehearsals and
concerts.
Student 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. Demonstrate greater skill in sight-reading.
6. Perform a more extensive repertoire.
Topics and Scope
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I. Choral Skills
A. Blend
B. Following the conductor
C. Balance
II. Vocal Techniques
A. Range, dynamic contrast, and breath control
B. Tone color variation and equalization
C. Pronunciation and diction
III.Musicianship
A. Pitch matching and pitch memory
B. Sight reading
C. Phrasing
IV. Repertoire
A. Renaissance
B. Baroque
C. Classical
D. Romantic
E. Contemporary
F. Choral octavos
G. Spirituals and folk songs
V. Aesthetic Growth
Interpretation of choral literature within a historical context
VI. Professionalism
A. Regular attendance and punctuality
B. Preparedness
C. Deportment at rehearsals and concerts
D. Proper attire
VII. 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. In-class rehearsal and preparation of assigned works.
2. A minimum of one hour of outside practice per week is required for
each hour of rehearsal.
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.
6. 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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