MUSP 220: Chamber Singers III - Intermediate/Advanced
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2022 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 162 |
| Lecture Hours : | 36 |
| Lab Hours: | 126 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 72 |
| Prerequisite: | MUSP 121 or Audition. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | Yes - Approved |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
Course Objectives
- demonstrate knowledge of intermediate/advanced chamber chorale performance practices from traditional and contemporary periods.
- demonstrate knowledge of important intermediate/advanced Chamber Chorale repertoire of a variety of styles.
- demonstrate intermediate/advanced vocal skills to a wide variety of Chamber Chorale literature.
- demonstrate improved sight-reading and musicianship skills as applied to intermediate/advanced Chamber Choral literature
Major Course Content
- Overview of available intermediate/advanced repertoire for the Chamber Chorale Ensemble
- Intermediate/advanced vocal skills in a Chamber Chorale setting
- Review and refinement of rehearsal practices
- Introduction to intermediate/advanced performance practices
- Analyze intermediate/advanced Chamber Chorale literature
- Study composers of traditional and contemporary periods
- Preparation for essay assignment
- Selection of repertoire for public performance
- Evaluation of Chamber Chorale performance
Lab Content
- Sight-Reading of intermediate/advanced Chamber Choral literature of various styles
- Sectional rehearsals
- Final preparations for performance
- Public performances
- Evaluate recorded (audio or video) Chamber Chorale performances, including self-evaluation of students' own performances
- Sight-read intermediate/advanced Chamber Choral literature 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 an intermediate/advanced 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, improvisation technique exercises and developing other 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.