Concert Choir Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

MUEN-1141-001 Concert Choir

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Course Description

Literature includes selections from all periods.

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.

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health

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

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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

Student information sheets:

• 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
• 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
• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 5 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No texts are required

Supplies

1. MUSIC - All music will be provided by Amarillo College. You will be held financially responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen music . DON`T LOSE IT!!!!!!!! If you forget your music for rehearsal, DO NOT TAKE SOMEONE ELSE`S MUSIC. Your grades will be held at the end of each semester until all music is returned. You must bring music and a pencil to every rehearsal.

 

2. CONCERT ATTIRE - With the exception of shoes, women`s dresses and men`s tuxedos will be purchased and lent to students by Amarillo College. YOU WILL BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED GARMENTS. All tuxes and dresses must be returned after the final concert.   Women will wear black hose and closed toe black shoes with conservative jewelry and hair either done up or pulled back.   Men will wear black socks and black dress shoes, and hair will be neatly kept.

Student Performance

***This syllabus is also used for MUEN-2141

After completion of the semester, the student will have:
 

1. Learned vocal fundamentals and improved their singing through increasing vocal flexibility.

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

3. Increased their knowledge of choral history and style.

4. Learned fundamentals of music theory and its application to choral singing.

5. Met new people and experienced a bond of friendship with each other.
 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

1. You must have a positive attitude!!!!!

2. Your cell phones and similar electronic devices must be turned off.

3. You may not leave during a rehearsal unless you have the professor’s approval.

4. You must refrain from talking during rehearsal, unless you have a musical question.

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

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

7. You must be willing to work as a team to fulfill ensemble goals.

Grading Criteria

Grading is determined by your attendance and positive participation in the choir.  If the instructor notes that you have been missing rehearsals or are having trouble keeping up with the music, he will personally contact you to help you and let you know if you are in danger of dropping a letter grade.

1. Concerts/Performances are equivalent to required examinations - NO EXCUSES WILL BE PERMITTED FOR MISSING A CONCERT, with the exception of family tragedy or documented emergency. A grade of "F" will be given for missing a concert or the dress rehearsal for a concert. If you are extremely ill, you are required to call the instructor before the concert. Not showing up for a concert without any prior notification will result in a failing grade. Please be responsible; we depend on each other for our success as a group.

2. Class Attendance - Your grade will drop one letter grade for every THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. One absence will be counted for every two times you are late for rehearsal.

3. You may be asked to sing your part in class for a grade. These grades are determined by the following criteria:

A= part sung perfectly, or with few minor mistakes

B= part sung with two to five major mistakes

C= part sung with more than five major mistakes

D= making a significant amount of mistakes

F= failure to finish the example, or simply not knowing the part

 

FINAL EXAMINATIONS: There are no final written examinations. As stated above, all performances are considered examinations.
 

 

Attendance

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

1. You are expected to attend every rehearsal, unless you have been excused by Mr. Fryml prior to the rehearsal.

2. You are required to participate in every concert and dress rehearsal for a concert.

3. You are required to contact Mr. Fryml before rehearsal if you must miss a rehearsal due to illness, after which point a doctor’s note must be provided. Other excuses must be in writing, and excuses will only be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.

Calendar

Additional Information

 Vocal Placement with the instructor is required as a prerequisite of this class. 

Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-hearing-health/