SEF-MUS7101 - Early Music Consort Ensemble
Course Description
This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. Mus 141E is Early Music Consort I.
Course Outline
General Course Outline Consist Of:
Developing Collaborative Skills as a Member of an Ensemble
Enhancing Listening, Communication, and Practicing Skills
Rehearsal Opportunities
Understanding and Following Director’s Directions and Cues
Start/End and Count Technique
Instrument Tuning
Final Performance
Learner Outcomes
- Through active participation and engagement during class meetings and the final performance, students will be able to:
- Develop collaborative skills by making music in an ensemble setting.
- Contribute musically and personally as members of the ensemble.
- Develop listening skills, e.g., able to listen to other musicians and adjust while playing.
- Develop practicing skills.
- Incorporate into their playing various aspects of performance practice presented and rehearsed throughout the semester.
- Verbally ask appropriate questions and seek answers and clarifications in rehearsals.
- Understand and follow director’s directions and cues while playing their instrument.
- Develop general communication skills.
- Start/end and count any given music.
- Tune their instrument.
Notes
Most students will have their instruments or perform on college instruments as needed. Students must have basic musical skills in ensemble instruments.