S I U E C H O I
R S
Syllabus for Ensembles
Concert Choir MUS 444
Community Choral Society MUS 244
Dr. Joel
Knapp
650-2024
520-7064
A.Objectives
1.
Singers
will
improve their individual voice
2.
Singers
will
improve their sightreading skills
3.
Singers
will
will learn to understand and appreciate the unitque and
distinctive
qualities
in music from different historical periods
4.
Singers
will
learn and perform works in their original language
5.
Singers
will
learn to seek out and appreciate beauty
6.
Singers
will
learn the value and benefits of teamwork
B. Nature of Assignments and other
Expectations:
1.
Students
will
attend
all classes. An absence not
only affects you, it affects
the entire ensemble.
The majority of your grade is based on attendance. Being part of a team means being on time and prepared for each rehearsal. Although prior notification does not mean the absence is excused, No absence will be excused unless you have notified Dr. Knapp before the absence. Multiple absences indicate a lack of interst in the ensemble and are grounds for failure.
a)
Students
in
Concert
Choir will be allowed 2 absences without penalty with
advance
notice. Students
in Choral Society will be allowed 1 absence without
penalty with
advance
notice.
Final
semester
grades will be
lowered half a letter grade (5%) for each subsequen absence or
each
absence without advance notice.
Every three tardies will count as one
absence.
b)
Absence
from
any
concert will result in a grade of F for the
semester.
c)
Exceptions may be considered for extreme circumstances
as
determined by
the Dr. Knapp
2.
Students
will exhibit traits that are
fundamental for excellence.
a Bring
all music to
every rehearsal
b. Avoid actions and behavior
that distract the
ensemble
c. Always have a pencil.
d. Mark your music well.
3.Students
will
learn the music assigned. They will be able to sing
their
part by
themselves, and in a small ensemble
4.
Student will wear the appropriate uniform
to all
performances. Each
singer
is responsible for
obtaining
their own uniform. Men need a black tuxedo, white wing-tip
shirt with
black,
wrap-around bow tie, black shoes and socks. Women need a
black dress.
At
least tea-length, completely black (no sequins or colored
ornamentation),
elegant (not sensual or revealing), sleeves or sleeveless,
black hose
and black close-toed shoes.
Final semester grades will be lowered by one letter grade if
inappropriate outfits are worn
Attendance.................................................................
60%
Traits of
excellence.....................................................20%
Singing
tests...............................................................10%
Uniform......................................................................
10%
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