| Butler Community College |
Roger Lewis
|
| Humanities/Fine Arts Division |
Fall 1997
|
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU 135. Instrumental Ensemble. 1 hour
credit. Prerequisites: Ability to read music proficiently; consent of
instructor. This class provides for the organization of jazz/pop combos
and various small ensembles (eg. brass, woodwind, and percussion) where
sufficient student interest exists. Occasional public performance is encouraged.
TEXTBOOK:
None.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary objective of Instrumental
Ensemble is to develop the student's capacity to rehearse and perform
in a small ensemble. At the completion of this course, the student should
have a basic familiarity of standard literature for the particular type
ensemble in which he/she has played, and a heightened awareness of the
psychological aspects of public performance.
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
A. Warm-up
1. Scales, Arpeggios
2. Aural skills, Theory
B. Tuning
C. Rehearsal
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of class instruction may include
rehearsal; audio-visual; class discussion; exercises in aural skills and
music theory; attending live concert performances; and guest clinicians.
Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator of learning experiences.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Methods of Evaluation may include concert
reports; class attendance; subjective analysis of student's attitude and
sense of decorum; and other methods of evaluation at the discretion of
the instructor.
OUTLINE REVISION:
The forgoing is a working outline and
will be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual,
or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact
their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation
needs.
