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:    2019


 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.

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