MUSC 1540 Chamber Ensemble

Available to all interested instrumentalists through audition. MUSC 1540 offers a variety of instrumental ensembles, such as woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and collaborative piano. Private instruction in an appropriate instrument is strongly suggested and encouraged while a member of one of the Chamber Ensembles. May be repeated for credit.

Registration Name

Chamber Ensemble

Lecture Hours

0

Lab Hours

3

Credits

0-1

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Application of innate musicality, possibly including, but not limited to, sensitivity, expression, communicative instinct and rhythmic impulse, etc. to a finished musical performance.
2. Interpretative skills, possibly including, but not limited to, communication of the score, appropriate rubato, attention to melodic line, voicing, registration, tone color, articulation, emotional content, ensemble, fidelity to the score, understanding of historical context, etc. towards a finished musical performance. 
3. Develop technical command of the instrument, possibly including, but not limited to, posture, fingering, correct pitches and rhythms, etc. towards presenting a finished musical performance.
4. Qualitative and quantitative improvements in performance readiness, sight-reading, musicianship, use of musical style and pianistic technique.
5. Attention to ancillary details, possibly including, but not limited to, poise, confidence, arriving on time, professional behavior, stage presence, stagecraft, attire, audience acknowledgement, etc. in the process of presenting a finished musical performance.
6. Develop appropriate performance skills in consideration of level (Fr. So. Jr. Sr.) and degree program (non-major, minor, BA in music).