Course Syllabus

Course: MUSC 2196

Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Music
Title: Brass Chamber Music II

Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029

Catalog Description: Students in this course participate in a chamber music experience on brass instruments. Students will be organized into quartets, quintets, and choirs. This course is repeatable for credit.

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


Prerequisites: By permission of the instructor.

Justification: Music majors are required to participate in a variety of ensembles. Playing in small ensembles, where students play one on a part, provides a focus on intonation, articulation, style and musicality that is not possible to achieve in larger ensembles. All NASM accredited institutions are required to ensure music majors have experience in these kinds of ensembles.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate competent performance of the literature selected by the instructor.  This outcome will be assessed through periodic playing tests, rehearsal, and performance evaluation.

Students will demonstrate individual growth in technique and musicality.  Assessment of this outcome will be ongoing throughout the semester and will culminate in the concert/recital of selected literature each semester.


Content:
Members of the ensemble will learn and perform appropriate literature as selected by the instructor. The instructor may draw literature from any period, style or genre. Students will commit to and prepare for regular practice meetings as an ensemble throughout the semester. All students will be treated equally.The instructor may address skill development in any of the following areas: intonation, ensemble blend, rhythmic articulation and coordination, stylistic interpretation, expression, and historical performance practice

Key Performance Indicators:
Playing Tests 20 to 30%

Satisfactory preparation for and participation in ensemble rehearsal 30 to 40%

Satisfactory participation in each ensemble performance 30 to 40%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Repertoire selected by the instructor will be provided.


Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be delivered via mentored rehearsals. Instructor will assess students for areas needing improvement and will assign literature and set expectations in the interest of fostering challenging yet realistic growth goals.

Instructional Mediums:
Lab

Maximum Class Size: 12
Optimum Class Size: 12