Course Syllabus

MUSC 1156 Community Chorus

Course Description

The Community Chorus prepares and performs choral masterworks, including the annual Snow College production of Handel's Messiah, along with additional concerts during the year. May be repeated for credit.

Justification

The Community Chorus is a standard ensemble at most 4-year colleges and universities. This ensemble serves three primary purposes: 1) to augment the daytime student choirs for the annual production of Handel's Messiah, 2) to produce additional concerts both alone and in tandem with the Community Orchestra, and 3) to establish a strong link between community members and the college. This course will transfer as performance credit, but may also be taken as a non-credit course.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Accurately perform the rhythms, melodies and harmonies of the music selected by the director.
2. Perform essential vocal music skills as part of a choral section, including, proper intonation blend and balance.
3. Communicate the understanding which they have gained to their audiences.

Course Content

A variety of choral music will be studied, practiced individually, and in rehearsal and performed. Correct vocal techniques will also be studied during the rehearsal process. Information on the historical setting and the style of the musical period will be given during rehearsals.While the music performed will primarily draw from the Western Canon, voices of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcomed, and will be given the tools to succeed.