Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Music 24A
MUSIC PRACTICUM I
Catalog Description:
24A – Music Practicum I
May be repeated 3 times
3 units
Specialized study of voice or instrument. Designed for music major or minor to increase
opportunities in individualized study of voice or instrument. Corequisite MUSP 12A or 12B or 14A or
14B or 15A or 15B or 44A or 44B or 45A or 45B. 10 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 175]
Prerequisite Skills: None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. define musical symbols and terminology;
2. achieve improved technique on their own instrument, enabling them to play increasingly more
advanced literature;
3. demonstrate advanced techniques resulting in improved tone quality and interpretation;
4. perform several scales in a proficient manner
a. Major
b. Minor
c. Chromatic;
5. perform advanced music of various periods and by various composers in an authentic and
characteristic style;
6. develop an understanding and appreciation of the literature performed;
7. develop a repertoire and perform in a jury or recital.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Musical symbols and terminology
Technique
Tone quality and interpretation
Scales
a. Major
b. Minor
c. Chromatic
5. Music of various periods and by various composers in an authentic and characteristic style
6. Understanding and appreciation of the literature performed
7. Exercises and literature suitable to the needs of the individual student in preparation for a jury or
recital. Jury consists of three Chabot music faculty including one full-time faculty or a full-time
faculty proxy.
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lecture, demonstration
Audio examples
Video examples
Attendance of live performances
Chabot College
Course Outline for Music 24A, Page 2
Fall 2007
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Sonata for a solo instrument with piano accompaniment
b. Prepare for a jury evaluation
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Auditions with instructor
b. Periodic review of assigned musical selections
c. Progress testing of assigned technical studies
d. End of the semester jury or recital
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Etudes from the Chabot College music library
Special Student Materials:
None
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