Course Syllabus
MUSC 4147 Commercial Music Ensemble
- Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
- Department: Music
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
- Repeatable: Yes.
- Prerequisites: Audition required.
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Semester Approved: Summer 2020
- Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2025
- End Semester: Spring 2026
- Optimum Class Size: 15
- Maximum Class Size: 30
Course Description
This ensemble provides students completing the bachelor of music degree with an opportunity to synthesize skills learned in required courses, including music theory, commercial arranging, music technology, private lessons, & music business. The course is required once during the junior year and once during the senior year.
Justification
Students will have an opportunity to put theoretical knowledge into practice prior to entering the workforce.
Student Learning Outcomes
- 1. Students will perform contemporary music from a variety of styles and genres.
- 2. Students will apply knowledge gained in audio production and music technology courses to the production and performance of concerts by this ensemble.
- 3. Students will apply transcription, composition, scoring, and arranging skills to create charts for this ensemble.
- 4. Students will apply music business skills to the promotion of events for this ensemble.
Course Content
1. Students will perform contemporary music from a variety of styles and genres.2. Students will apply knowledge gained in audio production and music technology courses to the production and performance of concerts by this ensemble.3. Students will apply transcription, composition, scoring, and arranging skills to create charts for this ensemble. 4. Students will apply music business skills to the promotion of events for this ensemble.