MUP 175 Concert Choir

Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Offers singing in a non-auditioned mixed voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choir. Includes instruction in proper singing habits, basic musical terms and expressions, rehearsal technique procedures, and exposure to a wide variety of music literature, culminating in a final performance.

Repeatable: Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 9 credits.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand and use healthy ensemble singing habits, including proper breathing and posture
Use proper vocal tone production.
Develop proficiency in reading, singing, and performing selected pieces.
Recognize and identify basic elements of music by sound and from notation
Interpret the texts of the music being studied.
Apply knowledge of musical styles and periods to the music.
Use techniques and resources to prepare assigned music for performance.
Perform a number of songs in concert.

Content Outline

Introduction to Choral Ensemble Singing
- Personal assessment of voices
- Assignment of voice parts
- Introduction to proper vocal tone production
  - Basic breathing techniques
  - Introduction to correct posture for singing
  - Basic tone production techniques
- Basic ensemble vocal warm ups and exercises
Fundamentals of Musical Reading and Theory
- Basic music notation
- Introduction of terms and symbols
- Application of terms and symbols in rehearsals
- Basic music theory and its application to the music being learned
Introduction of Selected Music
- Demonstration and overview of pieces
- Historic background and information
- Study of text, including translations, if needed
  - Diction
- Rehearsal of music
  - In sectionals
  - As an ensemble
Musicality and Performance
- Introduction to general musical periods and styles
- Memorization of music being studied
- Selection of soloists, special groups
- Interpretation of the music with the knowledge and skills gained
- Performance techniques