Edmonds, David M.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course SyllabiSpring 2-1-2016MUSI 312.01: University ChoirDavid M. EdmondsUniversity of Montana - Missoula, David.Edmonds@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationEdmonds, David M., "MUSI 312.01: University Choir" (2016). Syllabi. 8694.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/8694University of Montana School of Music                                                                                     MUSI 112A-01/312-01 University Choir | 1 UNIVERSITY CHOIR MUSI 112A-01/312-01: 1 CREDIT  Syllabus SPRING 2016  Schedule:  MWF 11:10am-12:00pm (Music 218)    Instructor:   Dr. David Edmonds      PREREQUISITES Office:   Mus 209       None Office hours:  See office door for times  Office phone:  (406) 243.6889 (messages only)     Email:   david.edmonds@umontana.edu     REQUIRED TEXTS Graduate Assistant: Thomas Hensley      Music to be performed (handed out in class)      REQUIRED MATERIALS Pencil, music, black 3-ring binder Men = Tuxedo (Tuxedo Gallery 728-4530)  ~ $175 (other options may be less expensive) Women = Choir Dress $67; alterations (Cathy Bruch 728-5505 or April’s Alterations) ~$10-$20   Make up for performances (optional)  COURSE DESCRIPTION The University Choir is a large mixed ensemble that performs advanced literature from a wide variety of styles, periods, and cultures.  Students will learn to perform choral music in a stylistically appropriate manner, with an emphasis on the technique of singing and musicianship.  The foundations of artistic singing will be established through daily rehearsals and individual and group preparation.   REGISTRATION All ensembles in the School of Music satisfy one credit from Group IV: Expressive Arts, of the General Education Requirements.  Freshmen and sophomores register for MUSI 112A, Section 01.  Juniors and seniors register for MUSI 312, Section 01.    LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will… …increase his/her fluency of reading at sight through weekly rehearsals. …display growth in technical skills of singing and musicianship while gaining greater collaborative competence and knowledge of the       choral repertory through regular ensemble experiences.  …acquire an acquaintance with choral repertoire from several historical and stylistic periods through preparation and performance. …explore the human condition in various forms through the performance of great masterworks in the choral repertoire.        University of Montana School of Music                                                                                     MUSI 112A-01/312-01 University Choir | 2  ATTENDANCE AND GRADING As a member of a UM choral ensemble, a high standard of attendance and individual accountability is expected.  Students are allowed three (3) absences per semester without penalty, no questions asked.  These absences are to be used in any way the student wishes (though it’s suggested that they be for emergencies only).  For each absence beyond three, the final grade will be adversely affected.  Excused absences will be granted for university-sanctioned required events (tours, conferences, etc.).  In all cases, I expect you to contact your section leader and/or me in advance of any anticipated absence.  Singers who do not know their music, fail to participate, or come unprepared, late, or not at all will be graded accordingly.  Attendance for all items below (unless indicated otherwise) are mandatory.  Missing these events may be grounds for failure and/or removal from the group.  Additional, all University Choir members are required to attend one School of Music performance each semester. Failure to attend at least one performance will adversely affect your grade by one letter grade.  Performances in which you participate do NOT count toward this requirement.   CLASS SCHEDULE Jan  25 M all day   218  First class meeting   29 F 8:00pm (7:30p call) MRH  All-Star Honor Choir Showcase Concert  Feb  12-14 F-Su 7:30pm/2:00pm  MCT  Opera: The Gondoliers (Option #1 for outside performance attendance)   24 W 7:30pm   MRH  Chamber Chorale Pre-ACDA concert (Option #2 for outside performance attendance)  March 13 Su 7-9pm   DT  DRESS REHEARSAL: Sing Me The Universal   14 M 7:30pm (6:30 Call) DT  CONCERT: Sing Me The Universal   28 M 7:30pm   MRH  Chamber Chorale: Symphonia Mysterium  Apr  4-8 M-F --   --  Spring Break   21-22 R-F 7:30pm   MRH  Opera Scenes Production (Option #3 for outside performance attendance)  May 1 Su 7-9pm   DT  DRESS REHEARSAL: Make Them Hear You   2 M 7:30pm   DT  CONCERT: Make Them Hear You   4 W 11:10am  218  Final Class meeting (bring music!)    Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code All students must practice academic honesty.  Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The Code is available for review at: http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php Information Concerning Reasonable Modifications Students with disabilities may request reasonable modifications by contacting me.  The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS).  “Reasonable” means the University permits no fundamental alterations of academic standards or retroactive modifications.  For more information, please consult http://www.umt.edu/disability 

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