Chabot College Fall 2007

Course Outline for Music 24A

MUSIC PRACTICUM I

Catalog Description:

24A – Music Practicum I 3 units

May be repeated 3 times

Specialized study of voice or instrument. Designed for music major or minor to increase opportunities in individualized study of voice or instrument. Corequisite MUSP 12A or 12B or 14A or 14B or 15A or 15B or 44A or 44B or 45A or 45B. 10 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 175]

Prerequisite Skills: None

Expected Outcomes for Students:

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. define musical symbols and terminology;

2. achieve improved technique on their own instrument, enabling them to play increasingly more advanced literature;

3. demonstrate advanced techniques resulting in improved tone quality and interpretation;

4. perform several scales in a proficient manner

a. Major

b. Minor

c. Chromatic;

5. perform advanced music of various periods and by various composers in an authentic and characteristic style;

6. develop an understanding and appreciation of the literature performed;

7. develop a repertoire and perform in a jury or recital.

Course Content:

1. Musical symbols and terminology

2. Technique

3. Tone quality and interpretation

4. Scales

a. Major

b. Minor

c. Chromatic

5. Music of various periods and by various composers in an authentic and characteristic style

6. Understanding and appreciation of the literature performed

7. Exercises and literature suitable to the needs of the individual student in preparation for a jury or recital. Jury consists of three Chabot music faculty including one full-time faculty or a full-time faculty proxy.

Methods of Presentation:

1. Lecture, demonstration

2. Audio examples

3. Video examples

4. Attendance of live performances

Chabot College

Course Outline for Music 24A, Page 2

Fall 2007

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments

a. Sonata for a solo instrument with piano accompaniment

b. Prepare for a jury evaluation

2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress

a. Auditions with instructor

b. Periodic review of assigned musical selections

c. Progress testing of assigned technical studies

d. End of the semester jury or recital

Textbook(s) (Typical):

Etudes from the Chabot College music library

Special Student Materials:

None

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Revised: 11/15/06