20805270Wolfpack Choir 1
Course Information
Description
Wolfpack Choir 1 is a mixed chamber chorus open to those who enjoy singing. It focuses on music of diverse cultures and spans various musical genres. Wolfpack Choir 1 provides an opportunity to participate in learning and performing choral music. Offered in the fall semester and open to all singers. No audition necessary.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Perform a variety of styles of intermediate-level choral music
    Assessment Strategies
    Ensemble rehearsals, individual practice assignments, public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Prepare to sing before a rehearsal begins
    Prepare to sing before a performance begins
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities
    Participate in ensemble tuning
    Listen attentively during rehearsal
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned
    Perform with appropriate articulation
    Perform with effective volume level to achieve ensemble balance
    Perform with effective tone quality
    Perform with correct vocal intonation
    Perform with effective body alignment and posture for singing
    Perform assigned parts with others
    Perform solos as assigned
    Respond to the conductor’s verbal instructions
    Respond 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. Demonstrate vocal technique
    Assessment Strategies
    Vocal performance assessments, public ensemble concert
    Criteria
    Accurately perform notated pitches
    Accurately perform notated rhythms
    Accurately perform notated dynamics
    Accurately perform indicated articulations
    Accurately interpret musical symbols in performance
    Perform with principles of healthy voice production
    Perform with prescribed breathing techniques for singing
    Perform with appropriate tone production
    Perform with clear singing diction
    Perform with prescribed resonance
    Perform with effective phrasing
    Perform with effective body alignment and posture for singing

  3. Perform choral repertoire in ensemble
    Assessment Strategies
    Ensemble rehearsals, public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Prepare to sing before a rehearsal or performance begins
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities
    Participate in ensemble tuning
    Listen attentively during rehearsal
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned
    Perform with effective articulation
    Perform with effective volume level to achieve ensemble balance
    Perform with effective tone quality
    Perform with correct vocal intonation
    Perform with effective body alignment and posture for singing
    Perform assigned parts with others
    Perform solos as assigned
    Respond to the conductor’s verbal instructions
    Respond 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