Chamber Music

Course Description

Group study and performance of selected chamber music literature/jazz combo literature (nonconducted) with emphasis on development of independent chamber music performance skills. Personnel and repertoire assigned by performance faculty. Prerequisite: By audition or permission of instructor; Note: May be repeated every semester provided different repertoire is selected.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills intrinsic to performing without a conductor in a small group setting, including balance, tone, intonation, reading and interpreting rhythms accurately, and understanding and adapting to varying styles;
  • Employ learned performance techniques in rehearsals, coachings and performances to the best of their abilities;
  • Incorporate a standard repertoire into their knowledge base of literature over the semesters; and,
  • Function independently as well as within a team, practice discipline, and enhance skills in acting responsibly and dependably, and;
  • Evaluate progress, diagnose, and develop strategies for improvement for independent chamber music performance.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Coachings 75%
Performances 25%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are required to either purchase or use the UNCG libraries for all digital/sheet music presented for performance/evaluation, and any equipment or accessories required for performance by the instructor.

Course Letter Grade Assignments:

Percentage Letter Grade
94% – 100%A
90% – 93%A-
87% – 89%B+
84% – 86%B
80% – 83%B-
77% – 79%C+
74% – 76%C
70% – 73%C-
67% – 69%D+
64% – 66%D
60% - 63%D-
< 59%F

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.