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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3/28/95 |
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MUP150
1995 Fall - 9999 |
L+L |
1 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Community
Chorus |
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A
mixed chorus with emphasis on college/community participation and preparation
of a variety of choral literature for public performance. Auditions may be
required. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP150 may be repeated for
credit. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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MUP150 1995
Fall - 9999 |
Community Chorus |
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Use proper breathing technique to sustain a choral line.
(I, IV) |
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Differentiate various performance styles of choral music.
(II, III, IV) |
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Display ability to sing in several foreign languages. (II)
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Use proper vocal technique, as applied to choral
literature. (II) |
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Identify vocal technique in both professional and non-
professional choirs. (II) |
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Use sight-reading skills. (III) |
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Display good musicianship through performance. (IV) |
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Communicate to an audience. (IV) |
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Apply appropriate articulation and diction to various
choral styles. (IV) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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MUP150 1995
Fall - 9999 |
Community Chorus |
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I. Breathing technique A. Increasing breath
capacity and support 1. Breathing exercises 2. Apply to choral
literature B. Staggered breathing II. Vocal technique A. Vocal exercises 1. Vowel placement 2. Vowel coloration 3. Blend 4. Style B. Diction/articulation 1. Open/closed vowels 2. Diphthongs 3. Voiced/unvoiced
consonants 4. Foreign languages III. Sight reading A. Components 1. Meter 2. Key 3. Intervals 4. Rhythms B. Repertoire of different
periods IV. Self-discipline in
performance A. Choral 1. Blend 2. Rhythmic precision 3. Concentration/focus 4. Style 5. Musicianship 6. Balance 7. Communication 8. Stage discipline 9. Attention to conductor B. Vocal 1. Tone placement and
beauty 2. Diction/articulation 3. Breathing 4. Phrasing |
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