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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $10.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 2
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

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.
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.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
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
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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
Total Music Ensemble Hours Per Week: 1
People Soft Course ID Number: 100323
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 16
General Room Request: Music Center Rehearsal room or teaching studio.

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

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

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