MUS 188 - Percussion Ensemble

Description
Percussion Ensemble is an auditioned major ensemble that serves both percussion majors and non-majors. This course encompasses the study, rehearsal, and performance of percussion ensemble literature. The repertoire varies each semester but can include music from the standard literature, contemporary works, ethnic and popular music styles and original compositions or arrangements by students or faculty. Students will be required to attend weekly rehearsals and performances. There will be at least one performance during the semester of study.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
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
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 2
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Associate of Music, A.M., Music, A.M. (Western Michigan University), Recording Technology, A.M

General Education Requirement:

General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
This class provides the percussion student, through rehearsal and performance activities, a wide range of repertoire and performance mediums. At the core of this class our learning objectives will include

Development of chamber music skills
Development of technical facility
Development of stage presence
Develop an understanding of and an ability to apply appropriate and/or correct performance techniques to the specific instruments used during the course of the semester.

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:
Ensemble Rehearsal Participation - 100%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

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: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 105202
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 25
General Room Request: Recital Hall/ Instrumental Rehearsal Room - MUSC 200

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS
First Term Valid: Fall 2023 (8/1/2023)
1st Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Name of Course Author:
Kevin Dobreff

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Ensemble faculty must have obtained a Master's Degree in the specific applied 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.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029