Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Music 24B
MUSIC PRACTICUM II
Catalog Description:
24B – Music Practicum II
May be repeated 3 times
3 units
Advanced study of voice or instrument. Designed for music major or minor to increase opportunities
in individualized study of voice or instrument. Prerequisite: MUSA 24A (completed with a grade of
"C" or higher). 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:
Before entering 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.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. define advanced musical symbols and terminology;
2. achieve advanced 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 advanced understanding and appreciation of the literature performed;
7. develop advanced repertoire and perform in a jury or recital.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Music 24B, Page 2
Fall 2007
Course Content:
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Advanced musical symbols and terminology
Advanced technique
Tone quality and interpretation
Scales
a. Major
b. Minor
c. Chromatic
d. Modal/exotic
5. Music of various periods and by various composers in an authentic and characteristic style
6. Understanding and appreciation of the literature performed
7. Advanced 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:
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Lecture, demonstration
Audio examples
Video examples
Attendance of live performances
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):
1. Etudes from the Chabot College music library
Special Student Materials:
None
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Revised: 12/4/06