MUS-401, 402, 403, 404: Instrumental and Vocal Ensemble (formerly MU-451, 452, 453, 454)
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: MUS-401, 402, 403, 404 Instrumental and Vocal Ensemble (formerly MU-451, 452, 453, 454)
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 studio hours
Credits: 1 credit each course
Course Description in college catalog:
Comprises a variety of small instrumental and/or vocal ensembles. Students rehearse and perform music selected from Classical, Gospel, Broadway, Pop, Jazz and Contemporary styles.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Communicate effectively in various forms
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
1. Develop rehearsal and performance skills in small ensemble situations
2. Gain close familiarity with works from the ensemble music repertoire
3. Acquire useful knowledge of the characteristics and peculiar difficulties of other instruments/voices in rehearsals and coaching sessions during each semester
4. Perform publicly of their chosen work
Program-specific outcomes
Prepare students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning to pursue a career in music by providing a solid foundation in the areas of musicianship and performance.
Provide the general college students with the opportunities to study music in a variety of classes that promotes intellectual inquiry, global awareness and lifelong active learning.
Culturally enrich the surrounding community through performances and musical outreach.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study
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Make ethical judgments while recognizing multiple perspectives, as appropriate in the program of study
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Work collaboratively to accomplish learning objectives
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Each coaching will be evaluated and graded on preparation and satisfactory demonstration of assigned material for each member. Students are expected to attend all classes and follow closely to the announcement of dates for midterm, final exams, required performances and concert attendance. Professor reserves the rights to schedule and change the abovementioned requirement at any time.Final grade will consist of the following components:
Lesson Grade Average 70%
Exams Grade 30%
Examination: All members of students enrolled in this ensemble course must perform a midterm and final exams. The instructor will determine exam content in consultation with the ensemble prior to the final examination date.
Each of the group is required to perform piece(s) learned from the semester and approved by the professor for at least 5 minute in length. Personal skill, ensemble collaboration, accuracy, style presentation and fluency are observed. The one concert attendance has to be a concert that involves the chamber ensemble group in any genre. You have to keep the concert ticket stub and program to show your attendance to be taken at least one week before the last of the class for this semester. The attendance is considered as an assignment. Notice that, every week, you receive a grade for your practice assignment when meeting with the professor. Therefore the 60% of your grade is based on your weekly performance and practices. Midterm is 15%, Final is 15% and Attendance is 10%.
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
