Course Syllabus

Course: MUSC 2116

Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Music
Title: Symphonic Band

Semester Approved: Fall 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Summer 2028

Catalog Description: This course includes the study, rehearsal, and concert performances of standard band literature. No audition is required to register for this ensemble. (Repeatable for Credit)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
Repeatable: Yes.


Corequisites: MUSC 2126


Justification: Through the preparation and performance of quality band literature, students enrolled in this course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the various styles of band literature. This group serves all students who wish to play, regardless of technical facility. Because all 4-year transfer schools in the state offer a similar experience, Snow College ensemble credit transfers without difficulty.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the literature selected by the instructor through accurate and expressive performance.  Each student will be assessed on satisfactory participation in sectional and full ensemble rehearsal, as well as periodic playing tests.

Through performance, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the musical values of works being studied. These performances will be critiqued by the conductor to provide opportunity for improvement.  This outcome will be assessed via regular class participation, sectional and full ensemble rehearsal, periodic playing tests and group performances.


Content:
Music from all periods of standard band repertoire will be studied, practiced, rehearsed and performed. Proper instrumental technique will be stressed.

Key Performance Indicators:
Sectional and full ensemble rehearsal 30 to 40%

Participation in each ensemble performance  30 to 40%

Periodic playing tests  30 to 40%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Literature as selected by conductor.


Pedagogy Statement:
Literature for this ensemble encompasses a broad range of diverse musical expression and will include contributions from women and minority composers. This ensemble is available to all who wish to play regardless of level of preparation.

Instructional Mediums:
Lecture

Maximum Class Size: 60
Optimum Class Size: 60