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MUS 167 - Marching Band/Pep Band


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:
This course involves the rehearsal and performance of marching band music and drill routines. Rehearsals will focus on individual preparation of assigned music and drill repertoire, group cohesiveness, and interpretation. The rehearsals will culminate in performances at college athletic and music functions during the semester. Performance dates will be set in advance and should be noted by the student. The marching band supports Iowa Central Community College events through traditional marching routines and performance of longstanding Iowa Central compositions in addition to contemporary marching drills and music selections. 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. All members are required to attend weekly rehearsals and performances.

Recommended(s): Students in drumline must also take  MUS 177 - Percussion Ensemble.

MUS 177 - Percussion Ensemble 
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

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

  1. Make use of music terminology in all discussion and written work
  2. Apply specific terminology in all manuscript work.
  3. Participate in ensemble sight-reading exercises.
  4. Demonstrate ability to read rhythms, meters and key signatures (as needed).
  5. Illustrate an understanding and use of correct intonation.
  6. Communicate effectively to maintain working relationships.
  7. Discuss and create alternative solutions to problems or situations that arise.
  8. Daily assess own contribution to the ensemble.

Course Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate proper marching and maneuvering performance effectiveness: considering accuracy and definition of patterns, spirit/intensity, professionalism, emotion, and overall style projection.
  2. Demonstrate proper marching and maneuvering execution: considering spatial and interval alignment, distance, timing, body and equipment control.
  3. Demonstrate proper music execution (woodwind, brass): Attacks, releases, articulation, note accuracy, tone quality and intonation, rhythmic accuracy and phrasing.
  4. Demonstrate proper music execution (percussion): Uniformity, precision, musicality, difficulty, tuning and tone, note and rhythmic accuracy.
  5. Demonstrate proper music performance effectiveness: command of the audience, emotional appeal, creativity and imagination, showmanship, excitement, spirit and overall quality.



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