MUSC 150 College Band (2 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Formerly MUSIC 150A
Course Description
A large performance ensemble open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Quarterly concerts required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
Course Content
a.) unifying pitch, rhythm, tempo, articulation, and intonation precision
b.) proper ensemble technique
c.) unifying dynamic, phrase, balance
d.) unifying timbre, stylistic expression
e.) listening and responsiveness to others within the ensemble including the conductor
f.) innovative and culturally responsive repertoire
Student Outcomes
- Demonstrate, through performance, improvement in technique, literacy and musicality.
- Demonstrate improvement in ensemble playing.
- Express musicality through diverse repertoire.
Degree Outcomes
Humanities: Graduates acquire critical skills to interpret, analyze, and evaluate forms of human expression, which can include creation and performance as an expression of human experience.
Effective Communication
Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
Potential Methods
Performance
Class discussion
Instructor observation
Instructor feedback
Self-evaluation
Peer review
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