I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Cantare' Concert Chorale I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MUSC 1421
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lab Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
Cantare Concert Chorale is a mixed choral group that rehearses and performs diverse styles of music such as classical, jazz, multicultural, musical theater, and more. Achieving vocal excellence and choral blend, collaborative group participation, successful and inspiring concert performances, and a love for singing are the objectives of this course.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MUSC 1421 - Cantare' Concert Chorale I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 1421 - Cantare' Concert Chorale I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
St. Cloud State University
|
MUSM 612 Concert Choir
|
1
|
Bemidji State University
|
MUS 4800 Bemidji Choir
|
1
|
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Rehearsal of written music for group performance |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Demonstrating cooperation and mutual assistance with other musicians in the rehearsal setting |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Create a situation where all members must cooperate to achieve a successful and musical performance |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
|
6
|
Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of work in the arts and humanities.
|
6
|
Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
|
6
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Lecture Content Outline: Explanation of any special instructions necessary to perform the music being prepared.
|
I. Warm up:
Individual and Sectional group rehearsals to work on specific vocal parts of SATB vocal music.
|
II. Rehearsal
|
Discussion of music historical period
Discussion of musical style
Rehearsal of compositions appropriate to the skill level of performers.
|
III. Performance
Annual concert
Other performing events to be determined by instructor.
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Lab Studio Content:
|
Will have a sufficient vocal warm up routine at the beginning of each rehearsal using various vocal exercises to improve ear training, sight singing, and vocal technique. The vocal music literature chosen will reflect various styles and periods of vocal music history appropriate for the skill level of the choir.
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Cantare' Concert Chorale I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MUSC 1421
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lab Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
Cantare Concert Chorale is a mixed choral group that rehearses and performs diverse styles of music such as classical, jazz, multicultural, musical theater, and more. Achieving vocal excellence and choral blend, collaborative group participation, successful and inspiring concert performances, and a love for singing are the objectives of this course.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MUSC 1421 - Cantare' Concert Chorale I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 1421 - Cantare' Concert Chorale I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
St. Cloud State University
|
MUSM 612 Concert Choir
|
1
|
Bemidji State University
|
MUS 4800 Bemidji Choir
|
1
|
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Rehearsal of written music for group performance |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Demonstrating cooperation and mutual assistance with other musicians in the rehearsal setting |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Create a situation where all members must cooperate to achieve a successful and musical performance |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
|
6
|
Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of work in the arts and humanities.
|
6
|
Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
|
6
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Lecture Content Outline: Explanation of any special instructions necessary to perform the music being prepared.
|
I. Warm up:
Individual and Sectional group rehearsals to work on specific vocal parts of SATB vocal music.
|
II. Rehearsal
|
Discussion of music historical period
Discussion of musical style
Rehearsal of compositions appropriate to the skill level of performers.
|
III. Performance
Annual concert
Other performing events to be determined by instructor.
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Lab Studio Content:
|
Will have a sufficient vocal warm up routine at the beginning of each rehearsal using various vocal exercises to improve ear training, sight singing, and vocal technique. The vocal music literature chosen will reflect various styles and periods of vocal music history appropriate for the skill level of the choir.
|