MUS 103 - Applied Performance Class For Music and Theater Pathway

Description
MUS 103 is a performance studio class organized by applied area. MUS 103 includes discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety, and repertoire memorization. MUS 103 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 151-153. MUS 103 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): MUS 151, MUS 152, or MUS 153
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: 3
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Pathway Degree with Music and Theater Concentration, A.A.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the accepted proper performance protocol.
Students will be able to demonstrate acceptable audience protocol.
Students will be able to explain the steps that can lead to a successful collaborative performance.
Students will develop a working relationship with the music department collaborative pianist.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct an accurate search using the online database for Groves Dictionary of Music & Musicians and the Oxford Dictionary of Music.
Students will be demonstrate how to give and receive appropriate performance master class criticism.

Course Outline:
The Performance Class Outline will vary depending on the student’s applied primary focus.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:

Personal Rehearsal Time: 25-30%
Lecture and Discussion: 15-30%
In Class Performances and Criticism: 30-40%
Rehearsal with Accompanist: 10-25%

Mandatory Course Components:

Concert Attendance
Conduct an accurate search using the availble scholarly online databases that are linked through the GRCC Library.

Equivalent Courses:
NA

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

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 1
People Soft Course ID Number: 104257
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
General Room Request: MUSC 200, MUSC 306, MUSC 308, MUSC 311

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS
First Term Valid: Fall 2025 (8/1/2025)
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Name of Course Author:
Kevin Dobreff

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master’s Degree in Music

Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030