COURSE NUMBER: | MUSI 410 | |||||||||||||
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COURSE TITLE: | Choral Ensemble IIIa | |||||||||||||
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: | Dr Melanie Turgeon | |||||||||||||
CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: | credits 1.5(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) | |||||||||||||
COURSE DESCRIPTION: | The acquisition of vocal technique in a large ensemble
setting;
the study and performance of choral repertoire. Prerequisites: Passing of a voice audition |
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REQUIRED MATERIALS: | 1.) Music
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: | This course is designed to develop basic choral singing techniques and a general understanding of choral music and its history. The basics of vocal pedagogy will be covered, and students will also develop the sight-reading and listening skills required in choral ensembles. The instructor will share a text translation or interpretation, as well as a rudimentary formal analysis and/or synopsis of all music covered throughout the semester. The choir will prepare and perform both accompanied and a cappella music from various centuries. Repertoire will be of differing styles and in various languages. |
Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions
may vary
from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult
the course instructor for up to date details.
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