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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 28


COURSE DESCRIPTION
28 Riverside Community Symphony Units: 2.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting. Previous experience in the performance of orchestral literature
A course that rehearses and performs symphonic orchestral literature. Appearances at college and community functions are made throughout the year. Subsequent enrollment in additional semesters will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. This course may be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
The study, rehearsal, and performance of classical symphonic orchestra literature.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Analyze musical scores for phrasing, expression and artistic subtleties.
  2. Perform varied works of classical orchestral literature.
  3. Demonstrate musical leadership in a large ensemble.
  4. Collaborate with other players in a section to create an ensemble sound.
  5. Prepare their individual part prior to large rehearsals.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Style analysis of repertoire for large ensembles
  2. Developing aural skills
  3. Effective sectional rehearsals
  4. Developing an ensemble sound
  5. Sight reading skills
  6. Music preparation before rehearsal
  7. Performance etiquette
  8. Performance styles and traditions in the classical repertoire for large orchestra.

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures/discussions/demonstrations in order to introduce material to students so they may gain knowledge in the subject area of string ensemble playing.
  • Show videos/films/CD’s in order for students to hear and view professional musicians so that they will be better prepared to discuss and demonstrate styles of string ensemble playing.
  • Conduct individual conferences/performances in order to discuss student progress and offer improvement of learning for all of the student learning outcomes.
  • Develop and assign class exercises such as warm-ups, scales, sight-reading, and rhythmic figures, to prepare students to successfully demonstrate proper string ensemble playing.
  • Create and assign pair and small group activities such as duets, trios and quartets in order for students to become more independent as string ensemble players.
  • Invite guest lecturers to class so that students will have the opportunity to learn course topics from professional artists.
  • Create public performance opportunities so that students may have a venue to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in string ensemble playing.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations/performances designed to evaluate overall student learning of wind ensemble literature, stage presence, and individual performance.
  • Written reports/presentations designed to evaluate the individual student’s cognition of course topics.
  • Quizzes/examinations designed to evaluate student progress and knowledge in course topics.
  • Class and individual projects designed to evaluate the students recall of orchestral literature on an individual basis.
  • Participation and regular attendance designed to monitor student involvement and learning of the student outcomes on a regular basis.
  • Final examination designed to evaluate student progress of the learning outcomes for the entire semester.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Music will be selected from the college music library and other sources. Repertoire will range from Baroque to 20th century orchestral literature.
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