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Cambridge
Student
Syllabus
The AUB
Choir!
FAAH
242/243
Choir
Participation Guidelines, Schedule and Syllabus:
Spring
Semester, 2010
Paul Meers,
director; Nicely 403;
pm05@aub.edu.lb, ext. 4041/4351
Rehearsal periods:
Every
WEDNESDAY, 6.30 – 8.45, Monday 11-11.50, and Friday 11 – 11.50.
Section rehearsals may be held on Mondays at 11. Required extra
rehearsals as shown in the schedule.
Learning Outcomes:
AUB Choir members are expected to
-
Begin all rehearsals
promptly.
This is an essential
group-work skill, which is beneficial in every life situation.
-
Participate fully in
all aspects of rehearsal.
This is learned, and
improves with every rehearsal period.
-
Engage effectively
with music notation,
at a level
appropriate to experience. This improves with every rehearsal period.
It includes the crucial practice of marking the score with pencil, to
assist learning and memory.
-
Perform accurately
and expressively, according to ensemble requirements.
-
Treat loaned
materials with respect, and return them at the appointed time.
This
includes marking with pencil, and erasing after the concerts.
-
Treat all other
ensemble members with respect.
This is necessary
for ensemble/team building, and has a direct effect on learning and
performance.
Registration:
Every
member of the AUB Choir is expected to be registered for credit, because
choir participation teaches a body of musical art and literature, as
well as musical performance skills. Exceptions to this guideline may be
made for non-AUB students, or any student registered for less than 12
credit hours. Non-registered students are expected to participate
fully; absences from rehearsals will result in denial of performance
participation, subject to the discretion of the director.
Music Scores:
Buy Bach,
Cantata 140, from the AUB Bookstore. Loaned scores are property
of AUB. They are loaned to you from the choral library. They must be
returned in good condition on the day appointed, for you to receive
credit for the course. In case of dropping the course, music must be
returned to receive a “W.” Do NOT use ink to mark your score.
Always bring and use a pencil at every rehearsal. Also, buy your
section practice CD from Chico Video in Hamra. These must be prepaid
and then picked up.
***Exams and quizzes
in other classes
should not conflict with a scheduled, credit-bearing class, including
AUB Choir; this is AUB policy. Please inform your professors
immediately of our scheduled rehearsal times, and let
them know that missing rehearsal will adversely affect your grade for
this class.
Concert and Extra
Rehearsal Schedule Spring 2010
NOTE: AUB Choir and
Choral Society follow the university schedule exactly. If classes are
in session, we will meet. For complete schedule, see http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~webregist/pdfdoc/calendar.pdf
Every WEDNESDAY,
6.30 – 8.45 pm, WH
WH=West Hall,
Auditorium B, upstairs and left.
AH=Assembly Hall
stage
April: Zaki Nassif
Festival Competitions*
May 3, Monday, 6.30,
Full rehearsal, AH
May 5, Wednesday,
6.30, Full rehearsal, AH
May 7, Friday,
6.30. Full rehearsal, AH
May 8,Saturday:
afternoon: Chor/Orch Rehearsal, AH
May 9, Sunday:
Dress Rehearsal. Afternoon/evening, TBA, AH.
May 10, Monday:
Concert. Onstage, 5.30 pm, concert 7 pm.
June 26, Saturday:
Commencement, rehearsal afternoon and ceremony.
Required, mandatory,
NOT optional for ALL, plan now to be present.
*All invited to
participate. Not required.
The Zaki Nassif
Choral Festival Competition
Round One, Children
Choirs: April 16 and 17, 2010
Youth Choirs:
April 16, 2010
Round Two, Saturday,
April 24, 2010
The Zaki Nassif
Instrumental Ensemble Festival Competition
Round One : April
17, 2010
Round Two : April
25, 2010
GRADING:
Your grade in choir
is determined by participation in rehearsals and performances until the
final concert. All scheduled extra rehearsals, including two days
before Commencement are included in this participation. Credit and
grades are determined by the successful completion of A and B
following, over:
A. Determines
performance privileges and course credit:
participate fully in
all scheduled dress rehearsals and performances, and return all scores
which are AUB property.
When A is completed,
final grade will be determined by B
B:
Determines grade: participate fully in all regularly-scheduled
rehearsals. Grade assigned according to the following:
1 absence =
95% 0 absences with extra service (crew, extra
2 absences =
90% rehearsals, etc) = 100%
3
absences = 80% note: 3 times late to
rehearsal counts as
4
absences = 70% one absence.
Concert Dress and
related information
Rule Number 1: Women, ankle length skirt or dress;
shorter dresses will result in you NOT performing in the concert, and
failing the course. A simple, black skirt can be made to order for
25000 LL.
Also Number 1: No perfume at performances. It gives many people
breathing problems. A shower is recommended.
CONCERT DRESS: Daytime
University Ceremonies for tutti:
Wear all black which
looks neat, no jeans or tee shirts.
Concert Dress for Men:
-Black Trousers and Jacket
-White Shirt
-Tie, your choice of color
-Black shoes
Concert Dress for
Women:
-Black,
ankle-length skirt and top with half-sleeves OR Black ankle-length
dress. Get one with an open neck. No tight pants or exposed
midriffs.
-Black shoes, low heel or no heel, for safety reasons. The risers are
treacherous!
-Holiday Concert: A big red fake flower
-Spring Concert: A string of small, white, faux pearls
NB: NO PANTS for Holiday and Spring Concerts.
NO SHINY STUFF anywhere, including really big earrings. Long hair put
UP is really nice, but not required
The
dullest pencil is better than the sharpest mind – mark it!
Sing like your life depends on it
(maybe it will some day…)
Ensemble Polyphonica
announces
AUDITIONS
for the
2009 - 2010 Season
26
September, Saturday
Nicely Hall 409
Beginning at 11 am.
Requirements for Membership:
1.
One weekly rehearsal, either Wednesday or Monday nights, TBA.
Missing rehearsals is not acceptable.
2.
Extra rehearsals in concert week, announced at least one month in
advance
Requirements for Audition:
1.
Perform any solo piece which demonstrates your voice well. May be
accompanied by piano.
2.
Sight-read alone, and your part in the group.
3.
Sing prepared music from the audition packet: excerpts from Poulenc’s
motets.
Audition Procedure:
1.
Pick up audition packet from AUB, Nicely Hall 302, the FAAH Department,
during business hours. Call first, AUB extension 4351.
2.
Mail
psmeers@gmail.com for an audition time
3.
Come to Nicely 409, upstairs north side of building, before your
audition time.
Repertoire
December 12,13: Francis Poulenc’s
Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël
June TBA :
The Song of Songs. Renaissance Music on Texts of the Song of
Songs, incl. Josquin, Lassus, and Palestrina.
Criteria for assessment:
a. pitch and rhythm
b. blending into ensemble with vowel, rhythmic unity, consonant clarity
d. expressive diction
d. phrasing consistent with the diction and ensemble "will"
