Discipline: Music Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 29


COURSE DESCRIPTION
29 Concert Choir Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Limitation on Enrollment: Audition by instructor
A large choir dedicated to the study, rehearsal and public performance of larger choral works from Renaissance to 20th Century. Activities include festivals, concerts, and clinics. This class may be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A large choir dedicated to the study, rehearsal and public performance of larger choral works from Renaissance to 20th Century.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Distinguish and analyze choral music performance skills, including correct balance, blend, diction, tone production, and pitch accuracy.
  2. Evaluate choral music of all musical styles and periods and be able to perform this literature with sensitivity, accuracy and artistry.
  3. Interpret expressive choral music.
  4. Evaluate, perform, and discuss the diversity of music in other languages and from other cultures.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Technical skills and music reading – major scales; rhythm patterns; note and rest values.
  2. Aural skills – intonation; voice part recognition; recognition of good and poor tonal qualities.
  3. Full ensemble skills – blend, balance, pitch, tone, and timbre coordination with other sections.
  4. Sightsing skills – time and key signatures; phrases; dynamics; style; tempi.
  5. Languages – use of IPA for correct pronunciation.
  6. Performance skills – proper approach to all aspects of performance, including stylistic considerations for music from different historic periods as well as in different languages and from other cultures.  A combination of all of the above.
 
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 larger choral works.
  • Show videos/films/CD’s in order for students to hear and view masters of choral music so they will be better prepared to discuss and demonstrate styles of larger choral music.
  • 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 vocal warm-ups, scales, sight-reading, rhythmic figures and vocal styles to prepare students to successfully demonstrate proper large choir techniques.
  • Create and assign pair and small group activities such as duets, trios and quartets in order for students to become more independent as singers of large choir works.
  • Invite guest lecturers to class so that students will have the opportunity to learn course topics from artists well-known in the field of large choir music.
  • Create public performance opportunities so that students may have a venue to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in large choral works.
 
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 presentations/performances designed to evaluate overall student learning of large choir literature.
  • 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 large choir 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:

  • 1. “Gloria” – John Rutter (20th century)
    2. “Requiem” – Giuseppe Verdi (19th century)
    3. “A Ceremony of Carols” – Benjamin Britten (20th century)
    4. “Sir Christemus” – Yeakle (20th century)
    5. “Regina Coeli” – W.A. Mozart (18th century)
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