Tutorial: 2 hours per week
Students will be placed into ensembles of varying instrumentation, including voice. Aided by the instructor, students will evaluate rehearsals and the final performance to identify the strengths and weaknesses and explore strategies for improvement.
- Cooperation in rehearsal - collaborating to identify and agree upon matters of tempo, dynamics, intonation, articulation, phrasing and interpretation, etc.
- Ensemble listening skills - hearing oneself within the group setting, relating aurally/musically to others in the ensemble
- Leadership skills
- Non-verbal communication during performance
- Management of performance issues
- Effective use of technology to create sounds and mix appropriate volume balances during rehearsals and live performance
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an increased understanding of rehearsal and performance issues;
- Listen to one another to collaborate effectively;
- Negotiate balance and dynamics within the ensemble;
- Identify and troubleshoot problems related to music technology;
- Promote respectful interactions between technical personnel and musicians;
- Contribute appropriately to an effective soundcheck;
- Contribute creatively to a musical group.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation in a course as part of the student’s graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation must be clearly defined in the Instructor Course Outline.
| *Assigned Preparation Tasks (minimum of four) | 30% |
| Music Creation | 20% |
| ** Professionalism | 20% |
| Self-reflection | 10% |
| Final Performance and Soundcheck | 10% |
| ***Attendance | 10% |
* These can include but are not limited to learning assigned excerpts, preparing technology, preparing backing tracks, and reviewing and evaluating rehearsal recordings.
** Professionalism is assessed on taking responsibility for meeting deadlines, constructive and considerate inter-personal communication, respectful in-class conduct, contribution to class discussion and group work. Grades are moderated by the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s readiness, attentiveness and effort during rehearsals, and contribution to the ensemble.
*** Consistent attendance and punctuality is required.
Instructors will provide materials for the course, or will provide a list of materials to be purchased.
Enrolment in the Music Technology Diploma program
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Audition
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