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Concert Choir
Course: MUP153

First Term: 2019 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   5.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: A mixed choir designed to emphasize choral techniques and performance of all styles of choral literature. Public performances are scheduled each semester.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use proper breathing technique to sustain a choral line. (I, IV)
2. Differentiate various performance styles of choral music. (II, III, IV)
3. Display ability to sing in several foreign languages. (II)
4. Use proper vocal technique, as applied to choral literature. (II)
5. Identify vocal technique in both professional and non- professional choirs. (II)
6. Use sight-reading skills. (III)
7. Display good musicianship through performance. (IV)
8. Communicate to an audience. (IV)
9. Apply appropriate articulation and diction to various choral styles. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
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
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 11, 2018

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