Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Symphony Orchestra

 Title Abbreviation:   SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    146

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

Perform music from each of the Baroque, Classic, Romantic and contemporary periods. Students will advance in their understanding of large ensemble playing. Two and one-half hours per week is expected in ensemble practice, three hours of individual practice, and all dress rehearsals and concerts are required. Wind players are by auditions; string players should be adept at position work and fundamental techniques.

 Prerequisite  

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
WCC 3 credits

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. To perform in an ensemble situation with attention given to tone quality, intonation, proper technique, good rhythm and musical style appropriate to particular musical period.

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.
6.5 Develop self-monitoring and self-advocacy skills to effect positive life changes.

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.

Course Contents

  1. Standard orchestral literature including sacred works with soloists, contemporary literature, symphonic ??pops,?? and traditional repertory
  2. Appropriate stylistic technique for a particular musical period
  3. Proper performance attitude and etiquette
  4. Communication through musical performance