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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 39A | Title:
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE |
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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 |
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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:
MUS 39A
Catalog Description:
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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:
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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: | | |
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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 2008 | Inactive: | Spring 2012 |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2008 | Inactive: | Spring 2012 |
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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, 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
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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:
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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. |
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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 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:
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Instructor prepared materials.
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