2024-2025 Catalog & Student Handbook
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MUS 1021 - Choir1 sem hr cr
This course requires participation in all phases of choral activity, including rehearsals and performances. A variety of musical styles is covered. May be repeated for credit a maximum of eight times to apply toward graduation.
This course is open to all students. Formerly/Same As (Formerly MUSP 1021, MUS 1410)
Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT
Master Course Syllabus Course Learning Outcomes
As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to…
- demonstrate how to sing with acceptable tone quality and vocal technique (including breath control and tone production).
- demonstrate how to blend and tune well with others to produce a pleasing choral sound when singing in unison and in parts.
- maintain musical accuracy (pitch, rhythm, and other musical elements) and independence of part when singing multi-voiced choral music.
- demonstrate how to sing with good diction and pronunciation in English and foreign languages (Latin, Spanish, German, French, and/or Italian).
- maintain accuracy of tempo (and other music elements) by following a conductor.
- demonstrate correct execution of expressive markings (dynamics, phrasing, articulations, etc.).
- demonstrate through performance familiarity with a variety of styles of choral music and appropriate musical interpretation.
- communicate effectively with an audience through good stage presence.
- demonstrate improvement in the skills above in subsequent semesters.
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