MUS 2706 - SOUTH KANSAS SYMPHONY IV
1 Credit Hour
Student Level:
This course is open to students at the college level who have advanced training in an orchestral instrument. An audition may be required.
Catalog Description:
MUS 2706 - South Kansas Symphony IV (1 hr.)
This course is designed to give Cowley students an opportunity to rehearse and perform with South Kansas Symphony, a professional symphony representing all the south-central Kansas area. Concerts and rehearsals are held on the Southwestern College (Winfield KS) campus at the Richardson Performing Arts Center.
KRSN: N/A
Course Classification:
Performance
Prerequisites:
Demonstrated experience on a traditional orchestra instrument. An audition may be required for those wanting to play a woodwind, percussion, or brass instrument.
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is for the student to acquire continual knowledge of the modern and traditional orchestral repertoire. A secondary goal is for the student to develop new ways of listening and performing to develop his/her understanding of musical language.
Core Outcomes: N/A
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Objective 1-
To develop good individual practice habits
Objective 2-
To demonstrate a basic understanding of and ability to perform ensemble playing skills and techniques
Objective 3-
To develop an ability to work cohesively with others and perform as a single unit
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content, not including the final examination period.
UNIT 1: INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Outcomes: Further develop technique on a student’s chosen instrument
- Identify and produce proper tone
- Sight-read
- Identify and use major and minor scales
- Identify various rhythms
- Define and use musical terms
UNIT 2: REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
Outcomes: Identify the basics of music rehearsal and performance. Evaluate their role as a performer in a large ensemble.
- Follow and implement given instructions
- Perform various expression and tempo markings
- React musically to various conducting gestures
- Come to rehearsal prepared
- Evaluate their role in any given work at any given time
- Summarize their role and relationship to the ensemble regarding balance and intonation.
UNIT 3: PERFORMANCE
Outcomes: Perform various pieces of music
- Implement what is learned in rehearsal
- Accurately perform the demands of each piece of music (i.e., style, expression, rhythm, tempo, etc.)
- Properly evaluate their performance for strengths and weaknesses
- Evaluate their role in the college community as a musician and performer
Projects Required:
None, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
NONE.
Materials/Equipment Required:
Refer to syllabus. Contact instructor should instruments/materials need to be loaned.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Accessibility Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, accommodates all students with a documented disability. If a student has a disability that will impact their ability to be successful in this course, please contact the Student Accessibility Coordinator for the needed accommodations.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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