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MUS 140 - Concert Choir


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021

1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 0
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
Concert Choir (Triton Singers) is the highest quality choral offering available and is open to all students in the fall by audition with supplemental auditions held before the second semester. This course involves the study and performance of quality choral literature with emphasis on choral and vocal techniques. This course helps students build confidence in public presentation and enhance their personal responsibility to a larger group effort, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce. Participation in all rehearsals and public performances is required. 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1. Learn and use a vocabulary specific to music.

2. Develop and demonstrate through performance the competencies of basic musicianship, choral and dancing technique.  

3. Develop through careful listening and performance the appreciation and skills needed to perform a variety of musical styles and genres.

4. Examine and utilize work-place skills pertinent to any profession.

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of all musical terms in performance practice.

2. Maintain a proper posture in both rehearsal and performance. 3. Demonstrate knowledge and application of controlled breathing techniques.

4. Maintain a high level of poise and showmanship during all rehearsals and performances.

5. Apply knowledge of musical style in the performance of varying musical genres.

6. Attend a wide variety of cultural offerings in and out of the community. Participate in informal discussion critiques.

7. Routinely assess effectiveness and quality of ensemble performance.

8. Perform at various college and community functions.

9. Present self/ensemble in a positive image

10. Daily assess own contribution to the ensemble

11. Practice effective work habits:

12. Exhibit positive work attitude.

13. Accept responsibility.

14. Cooperate with others.

15. Communicate effectively to maintain working relationships.

16. Practice ethical behavior.

17. Discuss and create alternative solutions to problems or situations that arise



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