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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: Music 27
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) Music 26C, Music 26D
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
COURSE TITLE Intermediate Class Voice
LECTURE HOURS: 0.5 LAB HOURS: 1.5
PREREQUISITE: MUS 26 or equivalent
CO-REQUISITE: None
UNITS: 1.0
Eligibility for: Engl 150 Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
GRADING STANDARD: Letter Grade Only CR/NC Only Grade/CR/NC Option
TRANSFERABILITY: CSUS UC
Articulation with UC requested
NONE Maximum Class Size 20
Repeatable yes no
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Max No. Units 2.0 Max No. Enrollments 2
Group instruction at an intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on further development of solo voice techniques, practice skills and critical ability using various musical styles. Students are required to practice a minimum of four hours outside of class per week.
NOTE: Course is repeatable to a maximum of 2.0 units.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. perform before others with more confidence, flair and expertise.
2. improve their vocal technique with learned principles and exercises of greater detail.
3. understand differences in singing and musical styles.
COURSE OUTLINE: % of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
10%
10%
Instruction in practice and performance techniques
Instruction in breathing principles
Instruction on vocal techniques (scales, arpeggios,
staccato, legato) to develop appealing and
natural sound through a reasonable range
Assignment and performance of songs (both teacher
chosen and student chosen)
Instruction in diction, phrasing, musicianship
Class discussion of student performances
10%
50%
10%
10%

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APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS: (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text (s)
Title: Fundamentals of Singing for Voice Class
Edition: First
Author: Charles Edward Lindsley
Publisher: Wadsworth, Inc.
Required
Alternate
Recommended
Date Published: 1985
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s) term or other paper(s)
written homework reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) Students are primarily concerned with development of their voices as solo performers
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
laboratory report(s)
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
quizzes
field work
homework problems
other (specify)_______
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
field work performance exam(s)
multiple choice
completion
true/false matching items
other (specify) Identify parts, notes, scales
5. Other (specify) ____________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.

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REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
The students are required to listen to other singers and analyze what and how they are performing. This activity takes careful listening and then critical application of learned techniques. Once they have done the listening, they are required to write detailed reports on their findings.

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REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
The Curriculum Committee Is authorized to determine the appropriateness of entrance skills and requisites for any given course; to determine whether or not language and/or computational skills at the associate degree level are essential to success in a given course; to determine what is “college level” in learning skills, vocabulary, and in the ability to think critically and apply concepts; and to determine on a case-by-case basis when any departure from the attached guidelines may be justified.
This form may also be used to provide justification for making a course repeatable.
To request an exception, provide the following information:
Music 27
Department and Course No.
Intermediate Class Voice
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE: REPEATABILITY
Repeatability justified, since course content differed each time it is offered, and skills or proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice within class periods.