Master Syllabus MU2851, Concert Band I

Credits 1 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

Study through performance of music for wind band. Development of fundamentals appropriate to a performing group. Performs two concerts each semester (fall and spring). Community performances are also possible.

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

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.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

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

Course Outcomes
  1. Apply discipline specific vocabulary in course assignments.
  2. Identify basic historical/cultural characteristics of a work and be able to compare and contrast diverse artistic endeavors.
  3. Apply critical thinking in the formulation of an aesthetic response to a work of art.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate studio/performance skills in the making or performance of a work of art and thoughtfully reflect on their own artistic development in written or oral critique.
Course Outline
  1. Rehearsals
  2. Performances
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Conducting
  3. Aural discrimination
  4. Performances
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Music from the antiquity through modern era.
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 5.

Outcome 7.

  1. Critical thinking will be measured by the classroom discussion. These are designed to encourage students to gather facts, analyze data, evaluate information, and generate creative/independent thought.
  2. Their comprehension of this will be measured by classroom discussion.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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.