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 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    137

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2.75

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Performance of standard choir music and major works including works from non-Western cultures whenever possible.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 11

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Sing the notes of several compositions, with and without accompaniment.
2. Should be able to read music with improving skill, and should be able to show greatly increased independence and leadership in singing part music.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.3 Demonstrate effective listening skills.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

7. Aesthetics & Creativity

Definition: Interpreting human experience through engagement with creative processes and aesthetic principles.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process.
7.2 Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic principles.
7.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of arts and creative expression in societies.

Course Contents

1. Sing in tune
2. Reading notes
3. Language and pronunciation problems related to text of whatever music is performed
4. Specific music compositions to be learned
5. Style of music period (whatever specific music is being rehearsed)
6. Understanding cultural context of music written outside of the United States