Contra Costa College
Course Outline
MUSIC 853N
Chorale
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Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
1
3
0
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is for the older adult interested in study, rehearsal and performance of a variety of choral music. Rehearsals
will include vocal training leading to artistic group singing and the development of personal musicianship skills. A variety
of literature will be selected from the stylistic eras of the western world. May be repeated nine times.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
To perform outstanding choral literature from all stylistic eras.
To discuss choral literature from all stylistic eras.
To demonstrate correct vocal technique including: control, agility, enunciation, pronunciation.
To demonstrate theoretical skill in music reading, phrasing, blend, and balance.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
25
50
25
% Vocal technique
% Assigned literature, choral-part singing
% Theory
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture, demonstration
Collaborative learning through discussion and participation.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
CCC library resources and Music Library scores.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Hours per week
2-3
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
2-3
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
50
50
%
%
Individual and section performance quizzes
Ensemble public performance
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Course New/Revision Date:
Course Effective Date:
Revised 11/07
Stephanie Austin
Spring 2008