Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP153   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  3-28-95

MUP153  1995 Fall – 2010 Summer II

L+L  2.0 Credit(s)  5.0 Period(s)  4.1 Load  Acad

A Cappella Choir

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:

 

MUP153  1995 Fall – 2010 Summer II

A Cappella Choir

 

1.

Use proper breathing technique to sustain a choral line. (I, IV)

2.

Differentiate various performance styles of choral music. (II, III, IV)

3.

Display ability to sing in several foreign languages. (II)

4.

Use proper vocal technique, as applied to choral literature. (II)

5.

Identify vocal technique in both professional and non- professional choirs. (II)

6.

Use sight-reading skills. (III)

7.

Display good musicianship through performance. (IV)

8.

Communicate to an audience. (IV)

9.

Apply appropriate articulation and diction to various choral styles. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MUP153  1995 Fall – 2010 Summer II

A Cappella Choir

 

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

 

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