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Course Syllabus

MUSC 2116 Symphonic Band

  • Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
  • Department: Music
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Corequisites: MUSC 2126
  • General Education Requirements: Fine Arts (FA)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2022
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
  • End Semester: Summer 2028
  • Optimum Class Size: 60
  • Maximum Class Size: 60

Course 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)

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

  1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the literature selected by the instructor through accurate and expressive performance.
  2. 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.

Course Content

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