Course · MEV 400A

Chamber Singers

A this discipline course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
0 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Spring

Course Description

The Chamber Singers is an elite, competitive, and creative vocal ensemble consisting of 6-12 singers selected by audition that sings everything from Palestrina to Pentatonix! Emphasis is placed on the development of proper vocal and musicianship skills applicable to classical, vocal jazz, and other contemporary styles. The repertoire is mainly a cappella, ranging from standard to contemporary jazz styles, gospel, pop and contemporary. Performances are required and include performances at churches, schools, retirement centers, and special university and community events. Students are required to register for both semesters each academic year. This course is not taken for credit and does not satisfy any degree requirements. Course expectations are the same for all participants, regardless of credit option. Approval by the music department chair is required.

Prerequisites

  • See Catalog Prerequisite Notes

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of chamber singers as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats music as a craft worth doing well — a way of engaging beauty, skill, and worship with the seriousness any vocation deserves.

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