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MUSCP 21ABCD CONCERT CHOIR – SYLLABUS

Section 1198, 0983, 0738 & 0281 – M W 12 noon– 1:30 pm Room 105

Jody Benecke Office Hours (Rm179):  MW & TH 9:30 – 10:30 am; TF 10 - 11 am or by appointment

Office Tel. # 527-4665 - Email: jbenecke@santarosa.edu

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADMISSION TO THIS CLASS IS BY AUDITION!

 Audition elements include: A Music reading literacy quiz (in class at first class meeting);  A completed Student information sheet;  A vocal audition for instructor – as explained during first class meeting. 

The scheduled time is 3:30-5:00 pm Monday 8.19.19.  Auditions must be completed by 8.28.19.

  1. COURSE DESCRIPTION - This is a choir. You are here to sing.
  2. COURSE OBJECTIVES - You will learn improved social and behavioral skills in a group setting.

Student will learn and perform choral music while also improving music reading and singing skills. 

MATERIALS - At every class meeting students are required to bring a 1” or 1 ½ “ black binder containing all assigned music, the class syllabus and schedule and a pencil with an eraser.

LOST MUSIC PACKET:  $50       LOST SRJC CHOIRS OFFICIAL FOLDER:  $25

REQUIREMENTS – Students are required to: Attend all classes.  Bring all assigned music to each class. Do the homework by attending sectional rehearsals.  Behave well.  Participate in all class activities at all times.  See a doctor when you are sick.  Participate in all scheduled performances.  Dress appropriately

for each performance.  Improve as a singer and musician.  Return all borrowed college materials.

ATTENDANCE - 1. ) Be on time – it is disrespectful to be late to any rehearsal, and 2.) Be prepared –

and ready to start on time, without needing to be called to order.

GRADING - You are graded on: Participation in all class and additional scheduled rehearsals;

Sectional Rehearsal participation; Demonstrated skill and mastery of the assigned literature.

CLASS ATMOSPHERE AND ENSEMBLE DYNAMICS-This is a cellphone-free zone.

Demonstrate respect.  Participate fully.  Do not talk during rehearsals.  Do no harm to another.

PERFORMANCES – Fall Semester 2019 - Attendance and Participation at all scheduled performances is mandatory.  We have four (4) activities/rehearsals/performances scheduled outside of class time this Spring.  PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THEM ALL.

 

MUSCP 21ABCD CONCERT CHOIR

FALL 2019 CONCERTS & EVENTS*  (Subject to Change) – Includes all additional rehearsals

SAT      NOV 2              MIDTERM CONCERT in Newman Auditorium – 7:30 pm (Call Time TBA)

SAT      DEC 14             FINAL CONCERT in Newman Auditorium – 7:30 pm (Call Time TBA)

WED    DEC 18             FINAL EXAM – Final Rehearsal for MESSIAH by G.F. Handel

SUN     DEC 22             The 39th Annual Redwood Empire Sing-Along MESSIAH

SCDS Jackson Theater – 3 pm (Rehearsal/Call Time TBA-please save the day!)

*  All choral ensembles may have additional performance or field trip opportunities.

 

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL INFORMATION IN THE

COMPLETE 6-PAGE MUSCP 21ABCD CONCERT CHOIR SYLLABUS!

 Here is that link!

https://filedepot.santarosa.edu/index.php/s/W7PnCsYzsiXLBK8

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