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Chamber Choir SMUS132: 1 credit, HPAC 101 ——————————————————————————————————————— Instructor Dr. David Friddle Director of Choral Activities Office HPAC 103 Phone 864.503.5253 Email [email protected] Office Hours Posted and by appointment Course Materials Pencils; black folder; concert dress: black slacks, white shirt; skinny black tie (the school will provide these), black shoes and socks for men; white blouse and black skirt for women, black shoes. Music provided by the school, which must be returned in the condition lent to you or you will pay a fee established by the music department. Students must access and use University e-mail and Blackboard. Course Objectives 1. Perform and interpret a variety of traditional and contemporary choral works with appropriate performance practice and artistic expression 2. Sing with proper breath connection, forward placement, released tone, appropriate phrasing, and clear diction 3. Build aural skills by analyzing and evaluating choral performances/recordings by University Singers and other ensembles 4. Discover and value the effect that building a cohesive performing ensemble provides Class Schedule Chamber Choir, SMUS132, is MWF from 1:00–1:50 in HPAC 101. Expectations 1. Membership in this ensemble is for the entire semester, including all concerts. 2. Each member is responsible for learning his music outside of class. 3. Music for all concerts must be memorized. There will be periodic “music checks.” ——————————————————————————————————————— SMUS132 Fall 2012 Page 1 of 4
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Chamber ChoirSMUS132: 1 credit, HPAC 101
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Instructor Dr. David Friddle Director of Choral ActivitiesOffice HPAC 103Phone 864.503.5253Email [email protected] Hours Posted and by appointment
Course Materials Pencils; black folder; concert dress: black slacks, white shirt; skinny black tie (the school will provide these), black shoes and socks for men; white blouse and black skirt for women, black shoes. Music provided by the school, which must be returned in the condition lent to you or you will pay a fee established by the music department.
Students must access and use University e-mail and Blackboard.
Course Objectives 1. Perform and interpret a variety of traditional and
contemporary choral works with appropriate performance practice and artistic expression
2. Sing with proper breath connection, forward placement, released tone, appropriate phrasing, and clear diction
3. Build aural skills by analyzing and evaluating choral performances/recordings by University Singers and other ensembles
4. Discover and value the effect that building a cohesive performing ensemble provides
Class Schedule Chamber Choir, SMUS132, is MWF from 1:00–1:50 in HPAC 101.
Expectations 1. Membership in this ensemble is for the entire semester, including all concerts. 2. Each member is responsible for learning his music outside of class. 3. Music for all concerts must be memorized. There will be periodic “music checks.”
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Returning Materials 1. Your registration at USC Upstate for future semesters may be denied and/or your university grades may be withheld and/or your grade in this class may be lowered as a result of the following: Failure to return music by announced deadline, failure to pay for lost/ damaged music by announced deadline and failure to pay any other fees by announced deadline.
Course Policies 1. Bring your music and a pencil to every rehearsal.2. Be attentive during rehearsal—turn off all cell phones3. Talking during the rehearsal is very disruptive and
rude—please refrain from talking.4. Exhibit good posture and the desire to demonstrate
healthy vocal technique.5. Exhibit a positive attitude in the choral rehearsal
room—University Singers is a no negativity zone.6. Be respectful of each other and the conductor; we are
here working toward a common goal—please be supportive!
7. Be prepared for all rehearsals, especially when given specific score markings in advance.
8. If a student is consistently unprepared for part checks, this can lower their grade.
9. Demonstrate leadership and a desire to grow as a musician.
10.Find ways to connect to the music in order to be expressive in rehearsal and performance.
USC Upstate Policy USC Upstate supports the ongoing development of an accessible university that embraces diversity through educational programming, services, resources, and facilities that are usable by all members of the campus community. In keeping with University policy, any student with a disability who requests academic accommodations should contact Disability Services at 503–5199 to arrange an appointment with a Disability Services staff member. Students are encouraged to seek an appointment as early in the semester as possible.
Absence Policies & Grading1. This course is a university level select performance
ensemble. Therefore, a significant portion of the student's grade is dependent upon rehearsal and performance attendance, punctuality, and attitude. In order to maintain the high standards established by this select choral ensemble, it is very important
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that you attend daily rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
2. You are encouraged to plan ahead so you do not exceed three absences. Absences after the second will only be excused in the event of (1) extended illness with a doctor’s verification, (2) a death in the immediate family, or (3) a university-approved institutional given five days in advance. Please contact Dr. Friddle by voice mail, text message, (864-633-7997) or e-mail by 12:00 pm if you are unable to attend a rehearsal. Notification of an absence after the rehearsal will automatically be unexcused.
3. Three unexcused tardies equals one absence.4. Your third unexcused absence will lower your grade
by one full letter. Each absence after the fourth will lower the final grade by another letter.
Excused Absences 1. Institutional excuses given five days in advance. 2. Extended illness with doctor's verification. 3. Death in the immediate family. 4. Religious holidays. Each student shall, upon notifying his/her instructor in writing during the first week of classes, be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his/her faith.
Syllabus Changes Instructor reserves the right to change syllabus.
Schedule of Rehearsals
Aug 24 Classes begin—first rehearsal
Sept 3 Labor Day—no rehearsal
Oct 19 Fall break—no rehearsal
Oct 26 Music Friday
Nov 21 Thanksgiving—no rehearsal
Nov 23 Thanksgiving—no rehearsal
Nov 28 7:30 pm, HPAC theater Fall Concert dress rehearsal—REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Nov 29 7pm Call8pm Fall Concert—REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Nov 30 NO REHEARSAL
Dec 3 Return music; concert debrief
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