Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Small Vocal Ensemble

 Title Abbreviation:   SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE

 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    138

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Involves choral, madrigal singing, jazz and popular styles. Performing music from non-European traditions whenever possible. Advanced academic setting.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score. Instructor's permission required; placement by audition only.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
CWU 217
EWU 333
WSU 433
WWU 283 Chamber Choir

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Sight-read music and advanced choral literature
  2. Work with people in a cooperative, creative process
  3. Produce quality vocal performances with appropriate interpretation of the choral literature selected
  4. Create a colorful, musical vocal sound while blending with the other voices in the ensemble

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Vocal literature and its correct interpretation
  2. Vocal sound and production
  3. Phonation and the quality and process of sound
  4. Performance etiquette