20805211Orchestra 1
Course Information
Description
Students will apply existing knowledge of performance technique on an individual instrument within a full orchestra. This course addresses musical performance skills through weekly rehearsals of orchestral music composed in the 18th through 20th centuries. Two public performances will occur outside the regular rehearsal time each semester. Open to all string players. Open to winds, brass, and percussion by audition.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Explore intermediate-level orchestral repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries
    Assessment Strategies
    Participate in ensemble rehearsals, complete individual practice assignments, perform in public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Attend class regularly.
    Arrive for class on time.
    Prepare to play before a rehearsal begins.
    Prepare to play before a performance begins.
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities.
    Participate in ensemble tuning.
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned.
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned.
    Perform with appropriate articulation.
    Perform with appropriate volume level to achieve ensemble balance.
    Perform with appropriate tone quality.
    Perform with correct intonation.
    Perform assigned parts with others.
    Perform solos as assigned and appropriate.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s verbal instructions.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s non-verbal conducting gestures.
    Make appropriate comments to other members of your section.
    Respond appropriately to the comments of your colleagues.

  2. Analyze aspects of orchestral performance etiquette
    Assessment Strategies
    Participate in ensemble rehearsals, perform in public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Attend class regularly.
    Arrive for class on time.
    Prepare to play before a rehearsal begins.
    Prepare to play before a performance begins.
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities.
    Participate in ensemble tuning.
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned.
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned.
    Perform with appropriate articulation.
    Perform with appropriate volume level to achieve ensemble balance.
    Perform with appropriate tone quality.
    Perform with correct intonation.
    Perform assigned parts with others.
    Perform solos as assigned and appropriate.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s verbal instructions.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s non-verbal conducting gestures.
    Make appropriate comments to other members of your section.
    Respond appropriately to the comments of your colleagues.