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The Chorale is open to both SUNY-New Paltz students and community members.
The College-Community Chorale is offered
every semester as a one-credit course for SUNY-New Paltz students, and may be
repeated for credit.
Community members (non-students) are asked either to contribute $20 per semester
or to sell $20 worth of tickets.
Syllabus -
Spring 2010
SUNY- NEW PALTZ MUSIC
DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE-COMMUNITY CHORALE
Course Syllabus and
Information Sheet
Spring 2010
| Course Number: |
MUS142 (one credit, three contact hours) |
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| Director: |
Dr. Edward Lundergan |
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| Phone: |
257-2715 (Office CHG 108) |
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| E-Mail: |
lunderge@newpaltz.edu |
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| Office Hours: |
MT 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., or by appointment |
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| Rehearsals: |
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30 PM, CHG 115 (Shepard Recital
Hall)
First Rehearsal: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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| Concert Dates: |
Tuesday, April 27, 8PM : McKenna Theater
Sunday, May 2, 7PM : New Paltz High School Auditorium |
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| Repertoire: |
Requiem : Gabriel Fauré (with
chamber orchestra)
Gloria : Francis Poulenc (with College-Youth Symphony) |
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| Dress Rehearsals: |
Fauré Requiem: Monday, April 26, 7PM : McKenna Theater
Poulenc Gloria: Sunday, May 2, 2PM : New Paltz High School |
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| Objectives: |
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To rehearse and perform programs of outstanding
choral music
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To develop the physical, mental and aural skills
that comprise good vocal technique
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To develop confidence in performing for an audience
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To develop an awareness of diverse musical styles
and historical periods as they relate to choral performance
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| Membership: |
Open to both students and community residents. No
audition is required for membership. However, the Director may require an
audition to determine whether a member will perform in the concert. |
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| Grading: |
Students will be evaluated against themselves and not
against each other. Students without much choral experience will not
be judged against others with more. Everyone will be evaluated
according to progress within the class, and not prior knowledge or
experience. Each member begins the semester with a grade
of "B". An "A" can be earned by:
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consistent attendance at rehearsals
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a disciplined and diligent approach to the music to
be learned
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service to the choir in such capacities as section
leader, librarian, or stage crew
The lack of the above may result in a grade lower than
"B". In particular, each unexcused absence from rehearsal after the first
will result in lowering the grade by two-thirds of a letter. For example,
| Unexcused Absences |
Maximum Possible Grade |
| 0-1 |
A |
| 2 |
B+ |
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B- |
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C |
Absences - excused or unexcused - from a dress
rehearsal or concert will result in lowering the grade a minimum of one full
letter.
Excused absences can be granted only for serious
reasons, after consultation with the Director, in advance if at all
possible.
Course Withdrawal Deadline: March 31, 2010
A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses
which count toward the Music Major or the Music Therapy Major. |
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| Concert Dress: |
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Men: Dark jacket, white shirt, dark tie, black
pants, black shoes, socks
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Women: Black blouse, black skirt (at least
knee-length) or pants, black shoes and stockings
If you anticipate any difficulty in locating these
items, please consult with the Director immediately. |
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| Financial Support: |
Community members (non-students) are asked either to
contribute $20 per semester or to sell $20 worth of tickets to the May
concert. |
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