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MUS 1512 - Madrigal/Chamber Singer II


Credits: 1

This course is the second in a sequence of advanced choral performance ensemble. The primary purposes of this academic course are the development of students’ musicianship and their vocal technique, as well as the study and performance of a variety of musical styles and historical periods, from the renaissance to the postmodern age ,through the medium of choral ensemble. The course includes regular rhythmic, diction, sight-reading and vocalizing exercises, as well as learning of their own soprano, alto, tenor, baritone or bass part. This advanced course is open to all students in the college as long as all pre-requisites and co-requisites are met. Previous choral experience :knowledge of music notation, vocal production, and good sight-reading skills are required. In addition to regular rehearsals, students will participate in at least one performance each semester. Students registered for this course must be also registered for a Chorale Ensemble course (I, II, II or IV) or obtain permission by the instructor.

Prerequisite: MUS 1511  with ‘C’ or above, or permission by the instructor (audition required)
Corequisite: MUS 2504  concurrently, or permission by the instructor
Elective Code(s): ARTS, CRTY, LART
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