MUSP 115: Chamber Chorale I - Beginning

• demonstrate basic musicianship skills in an ensemble setting
• demonstrate common vocal techniques used in a small ensemble
• follow a choral director in a small ensemble setting
• demonstrate knowledge of rehearsal techniques and procedures
• improve sight reading skills

1. Introduction to Choral Techniques
2. Choral Notation and Score Reading
3. Following a Director - Part I
4. Following a Director - Part II
5. Introduction to Small Choral Literature
6. Selection of Choral Literature for Performance
7. Rehearsal Techniques
8. Preparation for Recital
9. Sectional Rehearsal
10. Full Rehearsal
11. Working on Stage
12. Dress Rehearsal
13. Final Performance

1. Sight-Reading of Material in Various Choral Styles
2. Sectional Rehearsals
3. Preparation for Final Performance
4. Final Performance
5. Sight-Reading Material for Future Performances

Application of course objectives and development of techniques required for successful completion of the laboratory requirements of this course are time intensive.  The student is responsible for demonstrating a practical competency of skills applied to approximately two hours of choral literature.  Sight reading, sectionals and full group preparation including accurately mastering then memorizing vocal parts, creating vocal unisons within each section, establishing appropriate phrasing, breathing techniques and dynamics, developing critical listening skills, use of appropriate tone and application of correct vocal production will be addressed.  Additional activities include expressing musical line, internalizing interpretation of lyric and developing relevant performance skills.  During the final weeks of the course laboratory hours include rehearsing, putting together, detailing and simulating concert presentation prior to a series of public performances.