2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUSI 109 - Concentus Vocal Ensemble

1 CR
Concentus Vocal Ensemble is a small vocal group of four to eight voices that specializes in repertoire written for advanced small ensemble singing. The group consists of singers who are selected through the annual choral audition process in the fall semester of each academic year. The group’s repertoire focuses on madrigals, chanson, lied, and a variety of vocal works from the musical theatre and show choir genre. The choir regularly performs on and off-campus. Interested students must be a registered member of the Kellogg Singers for audition/membership.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify, and demonstrate listening and aural skill mastery in the basic areas of the musical language.
  2. Demonstrate a working vocabulary of musical terminology.
  3. Distinguish the difference between active (full physical engagement in the process of singing) and passive (personal enjoyment) forms of singing.
  4. Analyze a variety of musical forms, styles and genres.
  5. Research and analyze various vocal processes as it relates to the music being prepared for performance.