Course Syllabus

MUSCP 21ABCD CONCERT CHOIR – SYLLABUS

Section 8795, 4421, 4279, and 5609 – 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 3:00-5:00 pm Monday 1.13.20.  Auditions must be completed by 1.22.20.

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 - 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 and events; Sectional Rehearsal participation; AND 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 – Spring Semester 2020 - 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

MUSCP 21ABCD CONCERT CHOIR SPRING 2020 CONCERTS & EVENTS*

(Subject to Change) – Includes all additional rehearsals

SAT      MAR 7              Joint Concert w/Dr. Fleg in Burbank Auditorium (6 – 10 pm)

SAT      MAR 28            SRJC Choirs Workshop/Retreat in Newman Aud. (9 am – 1 pm)

SAT      MAY 16            Final Choral Concert in Burbank Auditorium (6 – 10 pm)

WED     MAY 20            Final Exam Meeting & Awards Party (10 am – 12:00 noon)

SAT      MAY 23             SRJC Commencement (9 am – 12 noon)

*  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!

You will find a Pdf file of the complete MUSCP 21ABCD Syllabus under MODULES on this Canvas website.