COURSE OUTLINE : MUSIC 148 D Credit – Degree Applicable COURSE ID 001199 NOVEMBER 2019
COURSE DISCIPLINE : MUSIC
COURSE NUMBER : 148
COURSE TITLE (FULL) : Chamber Music
COURSE TITLE (SHORT) : Chamber Music
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM C-ID : MUS 185 – Specialized Ensemble
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
MUSIC 148 is for the study, rehearsal, and performance of literature for specialized chamber ensembles, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform in the ensemble. Different literature will be studied every semester with the ensembles in the genres of traditional classical, jazz, opera, and world music. The choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified area of performance study. CATALOG NOTES
Note: An audition is required. Please contact the instructor prior to the first class meeting. Students must provide an appropriate instrument.
Total Lecture Units: 0.00
Total Studio Units: 1.00
Total Course Units: 1.00
Total Lecture Hours: 0.00
Total Studio Hours: 36.00
Total Laboratory Hours To Be Arranged: 0.00
Total Contact Hours: 36.00
Total Out-of-Class Hours: 18.00
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COURSE OUTLINE : MUSIC 148 D Credit – Degree Applicable COURSE ID 001199 NOVEMBER 2019
ENTRY STANDARDS
Subject Number Title Description Include 1 Perform at the appropriate level in the Yes required performance area; 2 have a basic understanding of music reading Yes and rhythms.
EXIT STANDARDS
1 Recognize the musical requirements unique to chamber music performing; 2 perform with techniques adequate for the literature being studied; 3 rehearse and perform without the assistance of a conductor.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Maintain rhythmic stability without a conductor 2 Perform assigned literature in the appropriate style, and with professional etiquette 3 Utilize appropriate dynamics, articulations, phrasing, expression, and ensemble balance
COURSE CONTENT WITH INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
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COURSE OUTLINE : MUSIC 148 D Credit – Degree Applicable COURSE ID 001199 NOVEMBER 2019 Description Lecture Lab Total Hours Introduction
1 • Historical background and performance traditions 0 4 4 for the ensemble genre • Background of the specific literature being studied in the current semester Literature preparation
• Reading and note accuracy of assigned literature • Rhythmic accuracy individually and as an ensemble • Intonation and articulation accuracy 2 • Phrasing and style 0 26 26 • Balance and blend between parts • Tonal quality appropriate to assigned literature • Improvisation techniques as appropriate to the literature being studied • Discussion and practice of good rehearsal techniques Concerts 3 0 6 6 • Dress rehearsals in the performance venue • Public performances 36
OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
1 Personal study of individual parts 2 Concert attendance of relevant musical ensemble
METHODS OF EVALUATION
1 individual progress in assigned literature 2 student contribution to the ensemble as a whole by observing the student's application of the principles of performance and rehearsal practices and etiquette. 3 concert performances
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture Laboratory Studio Discussion
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COURSE OUTLINE : MUSIC 148 D Credit – Degree Applicable COURSE ID 001199 NOVEMBER 2019 Multimedia Tutorial Independent Study Collaboratory Learning Demonstration Field Activities (Trips) Guest Speakers Presentations
TEXTBOOKS
Title Type Publisher Edition Medium Author IBSN Date None. Music is selected from the GCC Music Libraries and provided Supplemental for student use during the course of the semester.
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