Choir Performance | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 1119

Course Credit Units:

2

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

This course provides students with the opportunity to rehearse, learn about, and perform music ranging from the Seventeenth to the Twenty-first Century. The ensemble also provides the students the opportunity to further develop their musical skills and knowledge through various related listening, viewing and performing activities. The repertoire will include pieces from all music periods and styles. Membership is open to all qualified students and staff of the University. Objectives:

To offer basic vocal techniques and voice production
To provide skills to enable solo and group performances
To offer an opportunity to the students who may not be formally enrolled in the University music programs to have a chance of experiencing music making
To offer an opportunity for stage performance

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstration of a basic knowledge of vocal techniques and acoustics, including tone production and intonation, articulation and diction, and voice placement
Demonstration of solo and ensemble performance competence
Demonstration of advanced performance competence, using their voice as a performing medium in a small or large ensemble
Participation in the Departmental choir performance