I. ASCRC General Education Form
Group
IV Expressive Arts
Dept/Program
Music
Course Title
Choral Ensembles
Prerequisite
Course #
MUS 107A
Credits
1
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
Phone / Email
Gary Funk
243-2794
funkg@mso.umt.edu
Program Chair
Maxine Ramey, Interim
Chair
Dean
Stephen Kalm, Interim
Dean
III. Description and purpose of the course: General Education courses must be introductory
and foundational. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/gened/GEPreamble_final.htm
Rehearsal and performing ensemble experience in a broad range of choral repertoire. This
foundational course provides the student the opportunity to acquire introductory
skills in a group setting and to engage in the creative process. This “learning by
doing” course offering involves the student by way of interpretive performance
and critical assessment of their own work and assists in the cultivation of an
appreciation of the humanities and history of different global cultures. The thrust
of the course is active involvement of the student in the creation or performance
of a work of art. Required by music major: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music
Education, Bachelor of Arts
IV. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Fundamental issues dealing with basic
techniques as related to the vocal/choral
medium and interpretation are studied and
explored from a perspective of aural, visual
and kinesthetic involvement. The student is
asked to engage in the creative process by
way of choral performance during the course
and within the context of discussions with
the instructor and class. In addition, they are
asked to engage in critical assessment of
their own work during rehearsals and after
performances. This course provides
opportunities for students to develop their
musical potential and aesthetic
understanding through singing in a choral
ensemble. Study includes the care and
cultivation of a beautiful tone, aesthetic
awareness, the ability to read music, the
building of technical skills, team spirit, and
responsible rehearsal habits. Students will
have opportunities to experience the
spontaneity of improvisation and the creative
process of composition. Students will
strengthen listening skills and their ability to
analyze and evaluate music and music
performances. Attention will also be given to
relating their music experiences to personal
development.
V. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Students are asked to express themselves at
each practice sessions/rehearsal; to perform
the selection or technique to be learned or
explored. Material presented for study
represents styles and genres from a global
perspective. Western and non-western
composers and styles are presented as well
as music from a wide varied of historical
time periods. In addition, students are asked
to apply a fundamental knowledge of music
theory and history to their performances, the
structures and forms of the artistic language
to convey meaning. Students present the
product of their work at several concerts
throughout the academic year. Critiques
and reviews are done after each
performance.
VII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form. ⇓ The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA UNIVERSITY CHOIR
Fall Semester 2007
"Nobody sees a flower, really–it is so small–we haven’t time, and to
see takes time, like to have a friend takes time."
– Georgia O’Keeffe
No one understands a piece of great music, really. “It is too long! We haven’t time!” But to
understand an artistic composition takes time, like to have a friend takes time. While English
literature students are learning to understand a great play by Shakespeare, while art students
explore a wonderful painting by Van Gogh, and students in their botany classes journey into the
microscopic layers beneath the surface of a leaf, you will be learning to sing the notes that
Beethoven wrote for you in his beautiful spiritual Mass in C Major.
Course Information CRN
70565
70607
Course #
MUS 107A/01
MUS 307A/01
Credits
1
1
Days
MWF
MWF
Time
11:10-12:00
11:10-12:00
Room
218
218
Contact Information Instructor:
Office:
Campus Phone:
e-mail:
Office Hours:
Dr. Gary Funk
Music Room 203
243-2794
gary.funk@umontana.edu
MWF: 3-4 p.m.; T/R: 1:10-2:00 p.m.
Music Mass in C Major – Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 16, 1770, and died in Vienna, Austria,
on March 26, 1827. Around 1800, he became aware that he was losing his hearing and knew
his impending deafness would threaten his musical life. In great despair, he wrote, “I would
have ended my life–it was only my art that held me back.” (Heiligenstadt Testament) He
somehow endured and wrote works such as the Mass in C Major (1807). The Mass was
commissioned by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy II to celebrate his wife’s (Marie von Lichtenstein)
name day, September 8, 1807.
Music (cont.)
Music in My Soul – arr. Moses Hogan
Moses Hogan arranged a standard Negro Spiritual adding very special harmonic flavors while
sustaining the traditions of the style.
Recording
Please purchase the following CD recording as soon as possible:
Mass in C Major- Beethoven; Robert Shaw, Conductor, CD-80248 (Telarc)
Music Rehearsal Divisions
To help organize our progress, the music has been divided up into rehearsal sections. The
rehearsal sections are listed by number and description below. Your responsibility throughout
the semester is to identify the music being studied at the next rehearsal and then come to
rehearsal prepared to sing it. Sections of the music must be memorized as per the schedule
below.
Number
1
Movement/Title
Mass in C Major
Kyrie
Text
Pages
Kyrie eleison
2-3 to letter A
2
3
4
Kyrie
Kyrie
Kyrie
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
Kyrie eleison
3-4 to letter B
4-5 thru 1st m. p. 5
5 letter C to end of p. 6
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Gloria
laudamus
Gratias agimus
Domine Deus
Quoniam
cum sancto
cum sancto
Quoniam
Credo
et incarnatus
Deum de Deo
quia propter
crucifixus
et resurrexit
cujus
qui locutus
resurrectionum
amen
amen
6 to top p. 8
8 letter A – top of p. 9
9 letter B – p. 11 key change
11 – 14 key change
15 letter E – 17 letter G
17 letter G – 18 m. 3
18 m. 2 – 19 letter H
19 letter H – end of mvmt.
22 – 23 letter A
23 letter A – 24 m. 3
24 m. 6 – 26 3 m. after C
26 m.3 – 28 key change
28 letter E – 31 letter F
31 letter F – 33 middle m. 1
33 middle – top of 34
35 letter H – 37 last measure
37 letter J – 38 bottom
39 top – 40 middle
40 letter L – end of mvmt.
Number
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
Rehearsal Divisions (cont.)
Movement/title
Text
Pages
Sanctus
Sanctus
42 – 43 m. 2
Sanctus
et terra pleni sunt
42 bottom – 45 top
Sanctus
benedictus
46 letter B – 49 top.
Sanctus
in nomine
49 letter D – 54 key change
Sanctus
Osanna
55 – end of movement
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei
56 – 57 letter A
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei
57 letter A – 58 key change
Agnus Dei
dona nobis pacem
59 – 60 middle
Agnus Dei
miserere
60 letter C – 62 letter D
Agnus Dei
pacem
63-End
Music in my soul
2-3
4-5
5 (2nd ending) – 6 bottom
6-8 (1st ending)
8 (2nd ending) – 10 Key change
10 (key change) – 11 (coda)
Date
8/30
Day
F
Semester Rehearsal Schedule
Activity
Assignment Memory
Syllabus
1-4
9/3
9/5
9/7
M
W
F
No Class
1-3
1-5
1-5
1-5 ;34-35
5-7
1-4
9/10
9/12
9/14
M
W
F
5-7,34-35
7-9
9-11
1-11
7-9
9-11; 1-8
11-13
5-8
9/17
9/19
9/21
M
W
F
11-13
13-15
15-17
36-37
13-15
15-17;36-37
17-19
9-12
9/24
9/26
9/28
M
W
F
17-19
19-21
21-23
19-21
21-23
23-25; 1-23
13-17
Date
10/1
Day
M
Assignment Memory
24-27
10/3
10/5
W
F
Activity
23-25
1-23
24-27
27-29
27-29
29-31
17-20
10/8
10/10
10/12
M
W
F
29-31
31-33
34-39
31-33
34-39
1-10
21-24
10/15
10/17
10/19
M
W
F
1-10
11-20
No Class
11-20
20-30
1-30
10/22
10/24
10/26
M
W
F
20-30
30-39
1-7
30-39
1-7
8-12
25-28
10/29
10/31
11/2
M
W
F
8-12
13-18
19-23
13-18
19-23
24-28
29-33
11/5
11/7
11/9
M
W
F
24-28
29-33
1-12
29-33
1-12
13-26
34-39
11/12
11/14
M
W
No Class
13-26
1-26
27-39
Spot check
exams by
apptmt.
11/16
F
27-39
1-19
11/19
11/21
11/23
M
W
F
1-19
No Class
No Class
1-39
1-39
1-39
11/26
11/28
11/30
M
W
F
20-39
Run Concert
Run Concert
1-39
11:10
11:10
Re-exams
Univ. Theater
Univ. Theater
Date
12/1
12/2
12/3
Day
Sat
Sun
Mon
Event
Dress Rehearsal
Concert
Final Meeting
Time
TBA
7:30 p.m.
11:10
Place
Univ. Theater
Univ. Theater
Rm. 218
Grading Rehearsal Participation 50% Good use of rehearsal time, expressive singing, proper singing posture, demonstrated out-ofclass preparation, participation in class discussions and general positive leadership will be
evaluated for this portion of the grade.
Sectional and Extra Rehearsals 20% As soon as section leaders have been identified, sectional rehearsals will be scheduled every
week. Attendance is mandatory and roll will be taken. Any other required extra rehearsals will
be scheduled with plenty of notice provided so that all members may attend.
Spot‐Check Examinations 30% One of our goals of the semester is for the choir to sing the music by heart. To sing by heart,
the music has to be in the head and not the head in the music. Each student is required to
demonstrate complete memorization of the music we are performing by singing at a spot-check
examination held between November 12-20 via appointment.
Attendance/Punctuality
Once the grade for the course has been determined using the above criteria and percentages, the
grade may also be affected by attendance. Because our learning depends almost entirely upon
what happens in our rehearsals, regular attendance is mandatory.
1) A student may miss two rehearsals without penalty to the semester grade.
2) Upon the 3rd absence, the semester grade will be lowered by one grade (i.e., an A becomes a
B; a B becomes a C); upon the 4th absence an A becomes a C; a B becomes a D), etc. Any
student accumulating more than three absences, regardless of rationale provided for the
absences, will be required to sing the music (via private appointment with Dr. Funk) that
was rehearsed during each of the recorded absences.
3) If the dress rehearsal is missed for something other than a personal emergency, the
semester grade will be dropped by one full grade.
4) If the concert is missed for something other than a personal emergency (i.e., death in the
family), a grade of F will be recorded for the semester.
5) Punctuality has a positive effect on our momentum and ensemble morale. The rehearsal
begins with the warm-up. Please be in your chair prior to the warm-up. If a choir member is not
present during the taking of roll, he/she will be counted absent unless the roll-taker is notified
of the tardiness during or immediately following that rehearsal. It is each choir member’s
responsibility to keep the roll-taker informed that a rehearsal was attended if the member
arrived after roll was taken. Persons arriving more than 10 minutes late to rehearsal will be
counted absent for that rehearsal. Students leaving rehearsal before the choir is excused are also
held accountable for that action. Two tardies or two incidents of leaving early or any
combination of those will be converted into absences. If you have unusual circumstances that
affect your punctuality or because of circumstances beyond your control you must leave
rehearsal early, please inform the roll-taker and Dr. Funk.
Purpose University Choir members will be encouraged to
1) develop higher levels of self-discipline and responsibility;
2) promote the development of basic musicianship skills;
3) use critical thinking related to making musical decisions;
4) refine the beauty of vocal tone, control of dynamics, and the expressiveness of phrases;
5) broaden human sensitivities and sensibilities;
6) explore a variety of choral compositional styles;
7) enjoy excellent choral literature;
8) foster a deeper appreciation and respect for the choral art;
9) play an important positive role in creating a successful choral experience.
10.) recognize the importance of community in our lives;
Process Rehearsals and performances of intellectually rich music encourage the development of
personal relationships with the music thus providing a reason for caring and for discipline.
Reaching our ensemble's potential requires a consistent group pursuit of excellence. Great
music demands that we stretch ourselves in the area of feeling. It is through this expansion that
a deeper appreciation of the 'life of the mind' as expressed through great music may be
cultivated.
Rehearsal Responsibilities 1. Bring your music to every rehearsal.
2. Bring a pencil to every rehearsal and use it to write instructions in the music.
3. Practice the related part during portions of the rehearsal when it is necessary for the
conductor to work with other vocal sections.
4. Be a musical leader.
5. Practice your music outside of class.
6. Hold your music up and watch the conductor.
7. Sit and stand with a posture that promotes good singing.
8. Strive for beautiful, resonant and supported vocal tone.
9. Strive for consistency of tone when singing louds and softs and when singing in the high and
low registers.
10. Avoid excessive vibrato.
11. Listen carefully to yourself, your neighbors, your section, and the choir.
12. Strive for perfect intonation.
13. Speak your consonants clearly and sing with well-formed vowels.
14. Shape the musical phrases.
15. Discipline yourself.
Choir Outfits
To provide the choir with a professional stage appearance, male singers will wear a black
tuxedo, white shirt, bow-tie, and dress shoes. The men will either need to rent a tuxedo or
purchase one The women will be required to purchase a black concert dress after ordering
information has been provided.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: All students must practice academic
honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor
and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student
Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at:
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA UNIVERSITY CHOIR
Fall Semester 2007
"Nobody sees a flower, really–it is so small–we haven’t time, and to
see takes time, like to have a friend takes time."
– Georgia O’Keeffe
No one understands a piece of great music, really. “It is too long! We haven’t time!” But to
understand an artistic composition takes time, like to have a friend takes time. While English
literature students are learning to understand a great play by Shakespeare, while art students
explore a wonderful painting by Van Gogh, and students in their botany classes journey into the
microscopic layers beneath the surface of a leaf, you will be learning to sing the notes that
Beethoven wrote for you in his beautiful spiritual Mass in C Major.
Course Information CRN
70565
70607
Course #
MUS 107A/01
MUS 307A/01
Credits
1
1
Days
MWF
MWF
Time
11:10-12:00
11:10-12:00
Room
218
218
Contact Information Instructor:
Office:
Campus Phone:
e-mail:
Office Hours:
Dr. Gary Funk
Music Room 203
243-2794
gary.funk@umontana.edu
MWF: 3-4 p.m.; T/R: 1:10-2:00 p.m.
Music Mass in C Major – Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 16, 1770, and died in Vienna, Austria,
on March 26, 1827. Around 1800, he became aware that he was losing his hearing and knew
his impending deafness would threaten his musical life. In great despair, he wrote, “I would
have ended my life–it was only my art that held me back.” (Heiligenstadt Testament) He
somehow endured and wrote works such as the Mass in C Major (1807). The Mass was
commissioned by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy II to celebrate his wife’s (Marie von Lichtenstein)
name day, September 8, 1807.
Music (cont.)
Music in My Soul – arr. Moses Hogan
Moses Hogan arranged a standard Negro Spiritual adding very special harmonic flavors while
sustaining the traditions of the style.
Recording
Please purchase the following CD recording as soon as possible:
Mass in C Major- Beethoven; Robert Shaw, Conductor, CD-80248 (Telarc)
Music Rehearsal Divisions
To help organize our progress, the music has been divided up into rehearsal sections. The
rehearsal sections are listed by number and description below. Your responsibility throughout
the semester is to identify the music being studied at the next rehearsal and then come to
rehearsal prepared to sing it. Sections of the music must be memorized as per the schedule
below.
Number
1
Movement/Title
Mass in C Major
Kyrie
Text
Pages
Kyrie eleison
2-3 to letter A
2
3
4
Kyrie
Kyrie
Kyrie
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
Kyrie eleison
3-4 to letter B
4-5 thru 1st m. p. 5
5 letter C to end of p. 6
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Credo
Gloria
laudamus
Gratias agimus
Domine Deus
Quoniam
cum sancto
cum sancto
Quoniam
Credo
et incarnatus
Deum de Deo
quia propter
crucifixus
et resurrexit
cujus
qui locutus
resurrectionum
amen
amen
6 to top p. 8
8 letter A – top of p. 9
9 letter B – p. 11 key change
11 – 14 key change
15 letter E – 17 letter G
17 letter G – 18 m. 3
18 m. 2 – 19 letter H
19 letter H – end of mvmt.
22 – 23 letter A
23 letter A – 24 m. 3
24 m. 6 – 26 3 m. after C
26 m.3 – 28 key change
28 letter E – 31 letter F
31 letter F – 33 middle m. 1
33 middle – top of 34
35 letter H – 37 last measure
37 letter J – 38 bottom
39 top – 40 middle
40 letter L – end of mvmt.
Number
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
40
41
42
43
44
Rehearsal Divisions (cont.)
Movement/title
Text
Pages
Sanctus
Sanctus
42 – 43 m. 2
Sanctus
et terra pleni sunt
42 bottom – 45 top
Sanctus
benedictus
46 letter B – 49 top.
Sanctus
in nomine
49 letter D – 54 key change
Sanctus
Osanna
55 – end of movement
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei
56 – 57 letter A
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei
57 letter A – 58 key change
Agnus Dei
dona nobis pacem
59 – 60 middle
Agnus Dei
miserere
60 letter C – 62 letter D
Agnus Dei
pacem
63-End
Music in my soul
2-3
4-5
5 (2nd ending) – 6 bottom
6-8 (1st ending)
8 (2nd ending) – 10 Key change
10 (key change) – 11 (coda)
Date
8/30
Day
F
Semester Rehearsal Schedule
Activity
Assignment Memory
Syllabus
1-4
9/3
9/5
9/7
M
W
F
No Class
1-3
1-5
1-5
1-5 ;34-35
5-7
1-4
9/10
9/12
9/14
M
W
F
5-7,34-35
7-9
9-11
1-11
7-9
9-11; 1-8
11-13
5-8
9/17
9/19
9/21
M
W
F
11-13
13-15
15-17
36-37
13-15
15-17;36-37
17-19
9-12
9/24
9/26
9/28
M
W
F
17-19
19-21
21-23
19-21
21-23
23-25; 1-23
13-17
Date
10/1
Day
M
Assignment Memory
24-27
10/3
10/5
W
F
Activity
23-25
1-23
24-27
27-29
27-29
29-31
17-20
10/8
10/10
10/12
M
W
F
29-31
31-33
34-39
31-33
34-39
1-10
21-24
10/15
10/17
10/19
M
W
F
1-10
11-20
No Class
11-20
20-30
1-30
10/22
10/24
10/26
M
W
F
20-30
30-39
1-7
30-39
1-7
8-12
25-28
10/29
10/31
11/2
M
W
F
8-12
13-18
19-23
13-18
19-23
24-28
29-33
11/5
11/7
11/9
M
W
F
24-28
29-33
1-12
29-33
1-12
13-26
34-39
11/12
11/14
M
W
No Class
13-26
1-26
27-39
Spot check
exams by
apptmt.
11/16
F
27-39
1-19
11/19
11/21
11/23
M
W
F
1-19
No Class
No Class
1-39
1-39
1-39
11/26
11/28
11/30
M
W
F
20-39
Run Concert
Run Concert
1-39
11:10
11:10
Re-exams
Univ. Theater
Univ. Theater
Date
12/1
12/2
12/3
Day
Sat
Sun
Mon
Event
Dress Rehearsal
Concert
Final Meeting
Time
TBA
7:30 p.m.
11:10
Place
Univ. Theater
Univ. Theater
Rm. 218
Grading Rehearsal Participation 50% Good use of rehearsal time, expressive singing, proper singing posture, demonstrated out-ofclass preparation, participation in class discussions and general positive leadership will be
evaluated for this portion of the grade.
Sectional and Extra Rehearsals 20% As soon as section leaders have been identified, sectional rehearsals will be scheduled every
week. Attendance is mandatory and roll will be taken. Any other required extra rehearsals will
be scheduled with plenty of notice provided so that all members may attend.
Spot‐Check Examinations 30% One of our goals of the semester is for the choir to sing the music by heart. To sing by heart,
the music has to be in the head and not the head in the music. Each student is required to
demonstrate complete memorization of the music we are performing by singing at a spot-check
examination held between November 12-20 via appointment.
Attendance/Punctuality
Once the grade for the course has been determined using the above criteria and percentages, the
grade may also be affected by attendance. Because our learning depends almost entirely upon
what happens in our rehearsals, regular attendance is mandatory.
3) A student may miss two rehearsals without penalty to the semester grade.
4) Upon the 3rd absence, the semester grade will be lowered by one grade (i.e., an A becomes a
B; a B becomes a C); upon the 4th absence an A becomes a C; a B becomes a D), etc. Any
student accumulating more than three absences, regardless of rationale provided for the
absences, will be required to sing the music (via private appointment with Dr. Funk) that
was rehearsed during each of the recorded absences.
3) If the dress rehearsal is missed for something other than a personal emergency, the
semester grade will be dropped by one full grade.
5) If the concert is missed for something other than a personal emergency (i.e., death in the
family), a grade of F will be recorded for the semester.
5) Punctuality has a positive effect on our momentum and ensemble morale. The rehearsal
begins with the warm-up. Please be in your chair prior to the warm-up. If a choir member is not
present during the taking of roll, he/she will be counted absent unless the roll-taker is notified
of the tardiness during or immediately following that rehearsal. It is each choir member’s
responsibility to keep the roll-taker informed that a rehearsal was attended if the member
arrived after roll was taken. Persons arriving more than 10 minutes late to rehearsal will be
counted absent for that rehearsal. Students leaving rehearsal before the choir is excused are also
held accountable for that action. Two tardies or two incidents of leaving early or any
combination of those will be converted into absences. If you have unusual circumstances that
affect your punctuality or because of circumstances beyond your control you must leave
rehearsal early, please inform the roll-taker and Dr. Funk.
Purpose University Choir members will be encouraged to
1) develop higher levels of self-discipline and responsibility;
2) promote the development of basic musicianship skills;
3) use critical thinking related to making musical decisions;
4) refine the beauty of vocal tone, control of dynamics, and the expressiveness of phrases;
5) broaden human sensitivities and sensibilities;
6) explore a variety of choral compositional styles;
7) enjoy excellent choral literature;
8) foster a deeper appreciation and respect for the choral art;
9) play an important positive role in creating a successful choral experience.
10.) recognize the importance of community in our lives;
Process Rehearsals and performances of intellectually rich music encourage the development of
personal relationships with the music thus providing a reason for caring and for discipline.
Reaching our ensemble's potential requires a consistent group pursuit of excellence. Great
music demands that we stretch ourselves in the area of feeling. It is through this expansion that
a deeper appreciation of the 'life of the mind' as expressed through great music may be
cultivated.
Rehearsal Responsibilities 1. Bring your music to every rehearsal.
2. Bring a pencil to every rehearsal and use it to write instructions in the music.
3. Practice the related part during portions of the rehearsal when it is necessary for the
conductor to work with other vocal sections.
4. Be a musical leader.
5. Practice your music outside of class.
6. Hold your music up and watch the conductor.
7. Sit and stand with a posture that promotes good singing.
8. Strive for beautiful, resonant and supported vocal tone.
9. Strive for consistency of tone when singing louds and softs and when singing in the high and
low registers.
10. Avoid excessive vibrato.
11. Listen carefully to yourself, your neighbors, your section, and the choir.
12. Strive for perfect intonation.
13. Speak your consonants clearly and sing with well-formed vowels.
14. Shape the musical phrases.
15. Discipline yourself.
Choir Outfits
To provide the choir with a professional stage appearance, male singers will wear a black
tuxedo, white shirt, bow-tie, and dress shoes. The men will either need to rent a tuxedo or
purchase one The women will be required to purchase a black concert dress after ordering
information has been provided.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: All students must practice academic
honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor
and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student
Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at:
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321
*Please note: As an instructor of a general education course, you will be expected to provide
sample assessment items and corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.