MUS 193

Description:

This is an intermediate course for the student with at least two semesters of prior concert band experience. Through rehearsal and performance, the student will learn intermediate levels of the elements of music in the concert band format. Topics will include parade march style, concert march style and concert overture style. 3 hrs./wk.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: MUS 192 or audition required

Course Fees:

None

Textbooks:

http://bookstore.jccc.edu

Supplies:

Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Identify, define and perform a work in parade march style.
  2. Identify, define and perform a work in concert march style.
  3. Distinguish aurally between parade and concert march styles.
  4. Identify, define, and perform a work in concert overture style. 

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Parade Style Marches
   A. Meter – Identify aurally and by reading musical notation the meter
of a parade style march (two-four or alla breve).
   B. Determine the tempo of the march and estimate the approximate
metronomic marking.
   C. Describe orally and by reading musical notation the differences in
staccato and legato articulations.
   D. Categorize the instruments that create dynamic contrast.
   E. Calculate by hearing and reading the musical notation the form of a
parade style march:
      1. Intro
      2. First Strain
      3. Second Strain
      4. Trio
      5. Break Strain
      6. Coda
   F. Perform on instrument a parade style march in the tempo of quarter
note equals 120.

II. Concert Style March
   A. Meter – Identify aurally and by reading musical notation the meter
of a concert style march (two-four, alla breve, triple, and duple).
   B. Determine the tempo of the march and estimate the approximate
metronomic marking.
   C. Describe orally and by reading musical notation the differences in
staccato and legato articulations.
   D. Categorize the instruments that create dynamic contrast.
   E. Calculate by hearing and reading musical notation the form of a
concert style march.
   F. Perform on instrument a concert style march in the tempo range of
quarter note equals 90 to quarter note equals 144 utilizing the proper
dynamics and rhythm.

III. Concert Overture
   A. Meter – Identify aurally and by reading musical notation the meter
of a concert overture (simple and odd meters).
   B. Determine the tempo of the overture and estimate the approximate
metronomic marking.
   C. Describe orally and by reading musical notation the differences in
staccato and legato articulations.
   D. Categorize the instruments that create dynamic contrast.
   E. Calculate by hearing and by reading the musical notation the form of
a concert overture:
      1. ABA
      2. Rondo
      3. Theme and Variations
   F. Perform on instrument a concert overture in the tempo range of
quarter note equals 90 to quarter note equals 144 utilizing the proper
articulations, dynamics, and rhythm.

Method of Evaluation and Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Identification of parade style march, concert style march and concert
overture by:

Written Exam         20% of grade.
Listening Exam       30% of grade.
Performance Exam     50% of grade.

Grading Criteria
  90 - 100% = A
  80 -  89% = B
  70 -  79% = C
  60 -  69% = D
  Below 60% = F

Caveats:

None

Student Responsibilities:

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.