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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-28-95 |
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MUP153
1995 Fall – 2010 Summer II |
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2.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 4.1 Load Acad |
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Cappella Choir |
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A mixed choir designed to emphasize choral techniques and
performance of all styles of choral literature. Public performances are
scheduled during the year including a concert tour. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Auditions may be required.
MUP153 may be repeated for credit. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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MUP153 1995
Fall – 2010 Summer II |
A Cappella Choir |
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Use proper breathing technique to sustain a choral line.
(I, IV) |
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Differentiate various performance styles of choral music.
(II, III, IV) |
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Display ability to sing in several foreign languages. (II)
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Use proper vocal technique, as applied to choral
literature. (II) |
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Identify vocal technique in both professional and non-
professional choirs. (II) |
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Use sight-reading skills. (III) |
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Display good musicianship through performance. (IV) |
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Communicate to an audience. (IV) |
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Apply appropriate articulation and diction to various
choral styles. (IV) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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MUP153 1995
Fall – 2010 Summer II |
A Cappella Choir |
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I. Breathing technique A. Increasing breath
capacity and support 1. Breathing exercises 2. Apply to choral
literature B. Staggered breathing II. Vocal technique A. Vocal exercises 1. Vowel placement 2. Vowel coloration 3. Blend 4. Style B. Diction/articulation 1. Open/closed vowels 2. Diphthongs 3. Voiced/unvoiced
consonants 4. Foreign languages III. Sight reading A. Components 1. Meter 2. Key 3. Intervals 4. Rhythms B. Repertoire of different
periods IV. Self-discipline in
performance A. Choral 1. Blend 2. Rhythmic precision 3. Concentration/focus 4. Style 5. Musicianship 6. Balance 7. Communication 8. Stage discipline 9. Attention to conductor B. Vocal 1. Tone placement and
beauty 2. Diction/articulation 3. Breathing 4. Phrasing |