MUS 275 - Chamber Ensemble

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General

This choral ensemble is open by audition to all DMACC students. Students who want to sing in this ensemble must arrange an audition time with the choral conductor at the start of the semester. Registration in Chamber Ensemble may be repeated indefinitely, but only the most recent 12 credits apply toward a DMACC degree. The Chamber Ensemble performs a variety of choral music, which is generally more difficult than the music performed by the Concert Choir. Prior choral performance experience is recommended, but not required for participation. Singers are required to sing in two performances per semester, which serve as the midterm and final exams.
Prerequisite: Audition with the conductor
Competencies

Identify proper technique for vocal performance.
1. Demonstrate the proper techniques for a vocal performance.
2. Demonsttrate appropriate relaxation techniques.
3. Demonstrate proper breath support.
4. Demonstrate appropriate diction.
Demonstrate an understanding of the following fundamentals of music theory.
1. Match pitches.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of dynamics.
3. Demonstrate understanding of rhythm.
4. Demonstrate understanding of phrasing.
Perform choral literature suitable to the experiential level of the group.
1. Perform literature from all historic periods.
2. Perform with historic perspective.
3. Perform literature from a variety of styles.
Work cooperatively as part of a social group.
1. Participate as a leader.
2. Participate as a member.
3. Develop an appreciation for the musical gifts of all people.
Work cooperatively as part of a musical performance group.
Represent the school in a variety of situations.
1. Exemplify appropriate behavior on stage.
2. Model appropriate behavior off stage.
Perform literature which is more difficult than that of the Concert Choir.
1. Audition for places in the Chamber Choir.
2. Demonstrate vocal technique.
3. Demonstrate pitch matching ability.
4. Demonstrate harmonizing ability.