Choral Union (Amarillo Master Chorale) Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUEN-2143-001 Choral Union (Amarillo Master Chorale)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Audition

Course Description

Literature includes selections from all periods. Advanced choral literature stressed.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

\ 1. MUSIC: All music will be provided by either Amarillo College or the Amarillo Symphony. You will be held financially responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen music.

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\ 2. PERFORMANCE DRESS: Women will wear conservative

Student Performance

The goal of this course is to have fun experiencing the expressive possibilities of singing significant choral literature, and to share this experience with each other and our audience. After completion of the semester, the student will:

1. Learn vocal fundamentals and improve their singing through increasing vocal flexibility.

2. Learn the listening skills required for choral blend and balance.

3. Increased their knowledge of choral literature and style.

4. Meet new people and experience a bond of friendship with each other through music

5. Perform significant choral/orchestral works at a professional level

Literature includes selection from all periods. Meets Monday evenings. Advanced choral literature stressed. Amarillo Master Chorale is a non-profit incorporated community chorus affiliated with Amarillo College. Repertoire consists generally of significant choral/orchestra works.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ a. You must have a positive attitude, and be encouraging to others!

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\ b. You must participate in all dress rehearsals and concerts/performances, and make every effort to attend all Monday evening rehearsals.

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\ c. You must keep talking to a minimum during rehearsal, unless you have a musical question.

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\ d. You must pay attention to instruction given to other voice parts that may apply to your part.

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\ e. You must bring a pencil to every rehearsal to mark your music with appropriate directions.

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\ f. You must be willing to work as a team to fulfill musical goals.

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\ g. You must make every effort to come to rehearsal on time.

Grading Criteria

\ An audition is required as a prerequisite of this class.   Grading is based on attendance and preparation for rehearsals during class.

Attendance

\ ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. In addition:

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\ 1. You are expected to attend every rehearsal. If you are not able to attend a rehearsal, please contact your section leader or Dr. Weber.

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\ 2.You are expected to participate in all concerts and dress rehearsals. Please contact Dr. Weber if you have a scheduling conflict well in advance of our concert week.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Visit the website: amarillomasterchorale.org

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\ Also: amarillosymphony.org

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\ Amarillo Master Chorale also has a facebook site

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\ Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf