MUS 181 - Chamber Music I

Description
Small chamber music ensemble in strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, keyboard, and percussion in both traditional and jazz modes.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T17:56:05
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Music Ensembles - 1:2-3

General Education Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the repertoire that is composed/arranged for the chamber ensemble.

2. Develop and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the specific performance practice indicated for each chamber ensemble.

3. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the pedagogical process for instructing students in chamber music performance.

4. Know and use active listening skills.

5. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

6. Manage time effectively.

7. Work well in teams and with others.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to chamber music performance.

II. Examination of the literature.

III. Rehearsal techniques and performance practices.

IV. Communication during rehearsal.

V. Communication during performance.

VI. Methods for teaching chamber music performance.

VII. Performance practicum.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Demonstration and Listening: 30-50%

Ensemble Rehearsal: 20-40%

Discussion of Performance Practice: 20-40%

Peer to Peer Performance: 10-30%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Music Ensemble Hours Per Week: 1
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Ensemble faculty must have obtained a Master's Degree in the specific performance area. Applicants without an earned Master's, who demonstrate a significant amount of professional experience as a performer and pedagogue along with significant college level teaching experience may be considered.

General Room Request: Music Center Rehearsal room or teaching studio.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 16
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 2
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
None
Course Fees: $10.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 100323
Course CIP Code: 50.09

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA