MUSC 137 - Choir

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 11
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Performance of standard choir music and major works including works from non-Western cultures whenever possible.

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Sing the notes of several compositions, with and without accompaniment.
Should be able to read music with improving skill, and should be able to show greatly increased independence and leadership in singing part music.

Course Contents

Sing in tune
Reading notes
Language and pronunciation problems related to text of whatever music is performed
Specific music compositions to be learned
Style of music period (whatever specific music is being rehearsed)
Understanding cultural context of music written outside of the United States

Instructional Units: 2.75