MUS 191 - Chamber Choir

Description
An advanced choir ensemble consisting of a group of 8 - 20 vocalists selected by audition. Repertoire for the ensemble will be varied and include choral literature from the Renaissance through the 21st century. A successful audition is required for enrollment in the course.

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: 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:
Recording Technology, A.M.

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

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

Demonstrate appropriate chamber vocal performance practice appropriate for small ensembles, distinguishing between solo vocal technique, large ensemble technique, and small ensemble technique.
Apply appropriate performance practices based on historical and cultural context.
Recognize musicological frameworks around the diverse social, historical, cultural and geographical backgrounds of the repertoire.
Demonstrate rehearsal and performance protocols consistent with professional vocal ensembles.
Apply feedback to practice and prepare individual parts for improvement outside of class time.

Course Outline:

Voice assessment and placement
Sight reading
Text analysis
Rhythm and pitch accuracy
Intonation, balance, and blend
Informed musical interpretation
Memorization
Performance preparation and practices
Performances

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Full Choir Rehearsal 80% - 90%

Modeling
Conducting
Lecture (verbal instruction and descriptions)
Text analysis
Guided Listening

Sectionals 10% - 20%

Mandatory Course Components:
Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts
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

GRCC Course Type:
Elective: Expands 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: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100298
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: Choir RoomCourse Software Utilized: none

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)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master's Degree in Music with a voice or choral conducting emphasis.

Major Course Revisions: Title
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260224T09:22:55
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031