MUSC 2196 Brass Chamber Music II
- Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
- Department: Music
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 1
- Repeatable: Yes.
- Prerequisites: By permission of the instructor.
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Semester Approved: Spring 2024
- Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
- End Semester: Fall 2029
- Optimum Class Size: 12
- Maximum Class Size: 12
Course 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.
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.
- Students will demonstrate individual growth in technique and musicality.
Course 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