Butler Community College	Pat Anderson
Humanities/Fine Arts Division	Fall 1997

Course Outline CHORAL ACCOMPANIMENT COMBO I

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU179. Choral Accompaniment Combo I. 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. This course serves as a training and performing opportunity for students interested in functioning in a combo while working with a choral group. At the completion of this course the student will identify specific basic components pertaining to accompanying vocal groups.

TEXTBOOK:
None. Each student will be responsible for a folder of applicable music in all styles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. demonstrate correct combo techniques for different styles used in performing group they are accompanying.
2. develop sight reading techniques.
3. identify specific basis components pertaining to accompanying choral groups.
4. perform various styles of music with confidence and understanding.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:
At the completion of each unit, the student should be able to:

Unit I-Styles

1. differentiate one style of music from another.
2. note these differences in instrumentation.
3. specify music elements and characteristics.

Unit II-Sight Reading

1. apply sighting skills to all styles studied in unit I.

Unit III-Terminology and Concepts

1. recite terms used in charts by directors, composers, and editors.

Unit IV-Rehearsals

1. prepare various musical selections for performance on campus, in community, statewide, and on a national basis.
2. demonstrate musical knowledge compiled throughout the semester.

Unit V-Concert Attendance

1. attend all performances of choral group assigned.
2. critique performances from cassettes and video tapes.
3. analyze individual and group progress.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Class will meet four times weekly. Classes will be split between class/rehearsal time involving lectures, guest clinicians, tapes, self and group evaluations, and demonstrations; choral/rehearsals at which time choral director will rehearse choral and combo together.

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:
Method of evaluation will include tests, class participation performance attendance, attitude and effort given. Other methods may be used at the discretion of 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.