I. General Information

1. Course Title:
CLC Choir

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MUSC 1431

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lab Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

Central Lakes College Choir is open to all students, regardless of prior vocal experience; there is no audition required. CLC Choir is a mixed choral ensemble that rehearses and performs various styles of choral music such as Classic Choral repertoire, Jazz, American Pop, Multicultural, Spirituals, Folk Songs, Musical Theater, Rock-n-Roll, Chamber Music, Madrigals, and many more. Achieving vocal excellence and choral blend, productive group rehearsals, and participation in one or more public performances per semester are the objectives of this course. Along with public performances, being a member of the CLC Choir will also allow opportunities to participate in local and state-wide choral festivals and on-campus special events; collaborate with other CLC clubs and organizations (such as the Audio Recording Club); and perform for community-based events (such as Arts in the Park programs, area music festivals, and benefit concerts). This course is repeatable. MnTC Goal 6

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Bemidji State University, MUS 4810 Chamber Singers, 1 credit
St. Cloud State University, MUSP 258 Chamber Choir, 1 credit

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	Rehearse written choral music, in both full choir and sectional rehearsals, in preparation for group performances.
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills	Demonstrate cooperation and mutual assistance with other musicians in both rehearsal and concert settings, and communicate as musicians their individual needs to both the instructor and their fellow singers.
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Create an enjoyable and positive collaborative atmosphere during rehearsals and performances, where all singers of any musical level and skill will feel challenged and successful.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate leadership and group effort within the student’s section of the choir (MnTC Goal 6);
• Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance (MnTC Goal 6); and
• Read and interpret choral literature with appropriate style and sound (MnTC Goal 6).

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

 

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

A sufficient warm-up routine will be used at the beginning of each rehearsal with individual and group vocal exercises.  Various vocal flexibility and breathing exercises will be used to enhance vocal skills as a part of this routine. The literature chosen will reflect various styles and periods of choral music history appropriate for the skill level of the choir.  Performance needs may dictate the nature of some of the literature, but a variety of styles and periods will be represented.

1. Warm Up
   • Individual tuning, listening and engaging the voice
   • Group tuning, listening and engaging the voice
2. Rehearse
   • Discussion of historical music period
   • Discussion of music style
   • Rehearsal of compositions appropriate to the skill level of the performers
3. Performance
   • Annual concerts
   • Concerts on other occasions as determined by instructor