Chamber Music

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.

Grading Scale:

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

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.