MUS 196 - College Orchestra

Description
The college Orchestra is open to all GRCC students where they will study and perform works from all periods of music, appropriate to the instrumentation of the ensemble.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3
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: 4
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Associate of Music, A.M., Music, A.M. (Western Michigan University)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understating of large ensemble performance practice.

2. Perform on their specific instrument using the correct stylistic practices for large ensembles.

3. Experience performance interpretations of various conductors.

4. Perform sight-reading on their given instrument.

5. Improve performance in aural skills.

6. Know and use active listening skills.

7. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

8. Manage time effectively.

9. Work well in teams and with others.
Course Outline:
I. Performance Practice

II. Reading skills

A. pitch and notation

B. rhythm

C. articulation and dynamics

D. musical terms (Italian, German, French)

III. Listening skills

IV. Balance within sections and Ensemble

V. Communication during rehearsal vs. during a performance.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
1. Demonstration: 5-10%

2. Guided Listening: 5-20%

3. Sight-Reading: 5-20%

4. Score Analysis: 5-40%

5. Rehearsal: 50-80%
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: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Music Ensembles - 1:2-3
Total Music Ensemble Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 100300
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 50
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:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Instructor must be a skilled orchestral conductor and string specialist with at least a Master’s Degree in music or commensurate experience.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T17:56:39
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028