For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
This course is designed to introduce students to aspects of correct choral singing:
- Students will learn the correct breathing mechanism for even vocal tone production.
- Students will learn the correct vowel pronunciation for the five main vowels of singing.
- Students will learn to work with others to develop listening skills in order to blend sounds.
- Students will develop musicality and interpretation through music.
- Breath control - How to use a breath efficiently throughout a phrase
- Ear training - Through sight reading the students will learn to be more aggressive with their ability to read different musical parts at the same time.
- Diction - Students will be asked to use good English diction throughout their singing; however, based on the style of music being sung, this can be altered.
- Tone production
- Phrasing - Students will have to use the breathing techniques they have learned to sing correct phrases based on the musical composition of the piece.
- Interpretation - Students will have to interpret the text of each piece and find the underlying meaning/the subtext of the words to communicate it to the audience.
- Understanding and appreciation of musical styles - Students will be subjected to various musical styles and hopefully will develop at least an open mind about types of music with which they have had no previous contact.
- Historical perspective and background of music literature
- Rehearsal
- Recordings
- Tapes
- Concerts
- Technical vocal exercises
- Choral pedagogy
- Music of various periods and styles
- Literature of various historical periods
Outcome 7.
They are required to identify and be able to sing different languages and dialects throughout their course work.
- Students are exposed to various styles of music from several historical time periods and numerous cultural backgrounds.
- Mastery of this outcome will be substantiated by successful completion of the course with attendance and performance at the end of semester concert.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.