MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Involves choral, madrigal singing, jazz and popular styles. Performing music from non-European traditions whenever possible. Advanced academic setting.

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score. Instructor’s permission required; placement by audition only.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Sight-read music and advanced choral literature
Work with people in a cooperative, creative process
Produce quality vocal performances with appropriate interpretation of the choral literature selected
Create a colorful, musical vocal sound while blending with the other voices in the ensemble

Course Contents

Vocal literature and its correct interpretation
Vocal sound and production
Phonation and the quality and process of sound
Performance etiquette

Instructional Units: 5.5