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MUS 140 - Concert Choir

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Serves students with ability and desire to sing in a mixed-voice group. May be retaken for credit. Registration in Concert Choir may be repeated indefinitely, but only the most recent 12 credits apply toward a DMACC degree.
Competencies
  1. Identify proper technique for vocal performance
  2. Demonstrate the proper technique for vocal performance
    1. Demonstrate appropriate relaxation techniques
    2. Demonstrate proper posture
    3. Demonstrate proper breath support
    4. Demonstrate appropriate diction
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the following fundamentals of music theory
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of dynamics
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of rhythm
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of phrasing
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of pitch
  4. 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
  5. Cooperate as part of a social group
    1. Participate as a leader
    2. Participate as a member
  6. Accept the social differences of others
    1. Sing a particular voice part while other parts are being sung
    2. Watch the director
    3. Appreciate the musical gifts of all people
    4. Perform in a variety of settings
    5. Perform for a variety of people
    6. Cooperate as part of a social group
  7. Represent the school in a variety of situations
    1. Exemplify a model of appropriate behavior on stage
    2. Model appropriate behavior off stage.
    3. React with poise to an audience

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025



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