MUS 1306 - Choral Ensemble

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
This course may be repeated once for credit for a total of 6 credit hours over two semesters.
This course requires permission of the instructor. Choral Ensemble teaches fundamental principles of effective choral singing through the preparation and performances of a variety of choral repertoire, including Western European classical music, world music, and American music. Repertoire will be rehearsed and performed with attention to proper breathing, tone production, diction in multiple languages, musical interpretation (phrasing, dynamics, articulation, blend), learning to follow a conductor and work with an accompanist, and professional stage presence. The course also teaches the basics of music reading through sight-singing. The course is designed for beginning to intermediate choral singers; no prior choral expertise is necessary to enroll in the course.