MUSE151 Classical Ensemble
Department of Arts and Communication: Music
- I. Course Number and Title
- MUSE151 Classical Ensemble
- II. Number of Credits
- 1 credit
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 750
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Students must participate in all concerts and performances. Total rehearsal time for this course is 50 minutes per week. Students will be charged an ensemble fee for this course.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course addresses the unique dynamic of small group performance in the Classical idiom and provides students with a venue for rehearsing and performing the wealth of repertoire specifically composed for Classical chamber ensembles.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Perform music repertoire in a classical chamber ensemble environment.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- critical examination of all music repertoire that is to be performed
- preparation, rehearsal, and subsequent performance of all music repertoire with attention to accurate pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and stylistic considerations
- stylistic application of accurate phrasing, balance, blend, articulation, etc., in the preparation, rehearsal, and performance of all music repertoire
- performance of selected music repertoire in the venue of one or more public concerts
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The director continually assesses course-specific content via standard rehearsal techniques in preparation of selected music repertoire for public performance. Successful student performance in the required public concert(s) is the musical equivalent of a final comprehensive examination. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review / Approval Date: 11/2010; New Core 8/2015; Revised: 6/20/2023; Revised: 04/05/24