Membership

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 2008

SUNY- NEW PALTZ MUSIC DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE-COMMUNITY CHORALE

Course Syllabus and Information Sheet
Spring 2008

Course Number:

MUS142 (one credit, three contact hours)

Director:

Dr. Edward Lundergan

Phone:

257-2715

E-Mail:

lunderge@newpaltz.edu

Office Hours:

MTWTh 2:15-3:15 PM, or by appointment

Rehearsals:

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:50 PM, CHG 115 (Shepard Recital Hall)

Concert Dates:

Tuesday, April 15, 8PM, Studley Theatre
Tuesday, May 6, 8PM, Studley Theatre

Repertoire:

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff

Dress Rehearsals:

Monday, April 14, 7PM, Studley Theatre
Monday, May 5, 7PM, Studley Theatre

Objectives:

To rehearse and perform programs of outstanding choral music
To develop the physical, mental and aural skills that comprise good vocal technique
To develop confidence in performing for an audience
To develop an awareness of diverse musical styles and historical periods as they relate to choral performance

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.

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:

consistent attendance at rehearsals
a disciplined and diligent approach to the music to be learned
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+
3	B-
4	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: April 2

A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses which count toward the Music Major or the Music Therapy Major.

Concert Dress:

Men: Dark jacket, white shirt, dark tie, black pants, black shoes, socks
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.

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.