MUSI 105: KELLOGG SINGERS
MW 2:30-3:50, D210
Kellogg Community College
SP 2016
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Gerald J. Blanchard
E-mail: blanchardg@kellogg.edu
Phone: (269) 965-3931, x2566
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE AND OBJECTIVES: Kellogg Singers is a non-auditioned,
performance-oriented choir with an emphasis on standard choral repertoire. A wide variety of musical styles
will be prepared for performance on campus and in the community.
OUTCOMES:
Competency:
Measure:
Competency:
Measure:
Knowledge of healthy vocal production and
basic choral repertoire.
Level of class participation, quartet singing, and written
paper.
Application of theoretical knowledge.
Performance by student in concerts and
critical assessments of fellow students.
LENGTH: One semester, 32 hours of instruction, 1 credit hour.
TEXT: There is no required text for the course. However, students may be requested to purchase larger
works as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Pencil!!! Purchase of a uniform may be required.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are allowed 3 absences from class during the semester. No excuse
is needed for these absences. After that, any unexcused absence takes 10% off the student’s final grade with
the following exception: Any student missing 6 classes for any reason will be asked to withdraw. NO Absence
is excused the week before or of a performance. Concert attendance is MANDATORY. An excused absence
is one where the instructor has been contacted previously and approved it or a doctor’s excuse is provided.
Lateness of any kind will take 5% off the student’s daily attendance points. The instructor will always
endeavor to release class on time.
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Attendance and participation are the primary factors in determining final
grades. Since learning and performances are basic aspects of this course, it should be understood that daily
attendance counts for a daily grade; attendance at outside rehearsals counts for quizzes; and performances
count as tests. In addition, quartet singing may be employed to assess the level of preparation.
Final grades are based on the following components:
Attendance
Participation
Preparation
Performances

20%
20%
20%
40%
Please note: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best of the knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and
complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, the instructor reserves the right, acting within the
policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without
notice or obligation.
GRADING SCALE:
The scale for grading is 94%-100% A; 90-93% A-; 88%-89% B+; 84-87% B; 80-83% B-;
78-79% C+;74-77% C; 70%-73% C-; 68-69% D+; 64-67% D; 60%-63% D-, 59% and below F.
DISABILITY STATEMENT: Students with a documented disability are strongly encouraged to speak
with the instructor and with the professional staff at the Counseling Center. The College offers many
resources, but it is important to take advantage of them early. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the
College and instructors of your needs.
WITHDRAWAL: Check with the registrar’s office for the last day to withdraw and receive full refund.
Important dates!
SINGING IN THE SPRING 2016
It’s A Grand Night for Singing
Saturday, April 9, 7:30pm
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI
Featured Ensembles: Branch County Community Chorus, Kellogg Singers, Concentus Vocal Ensemble
Special Guest Chorus: Union City Community Chorale
Admission: Free will