CMUS 193 Innovative Commercial Music Ensemble I

In the 21st century, there are a vast number of types of musical ensembles. This innovative music ensemble will allow the student the flexibility to participate in commercial music groups of various instrumentations playing music in a variety of musical styles. These will often take the form of a contemporary band (vocal, guitar, keys, bass, drums) but may include other formats approved by the instructor.

Assigned readings and lecture presentations

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student must respond to the Discussion prompts as part of the academic requirements. Each thread must be at least 200 words. In addition, the student must engage with two other student’s threads with at least 50 words each. This process fosters active and thoughtful participation in scholarly discourse. The student must support his/her assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations for threads, and at least 1 scholarly citation for each reply. Replies should include at least one reference from the Bible, which is the appropriate footnote. Acceptable sources include course texts, articles, and the Bible. Sources must be cited in Turabian format. 

The student must describe the ensemble, either existing or new, in which he/she plans to participate for this course.

The student will complete a template that includes the names and instruments of each proposed member of his/her ensemble, as well as a video link showcasing the entire ensemble or individual videos of each proposed member rehearsing on the instrument or vocal part he or she will perform for the ensemble. The student’s ensemble must include at least 3 people (including the student); players must exhibit ability to play his/her assigned instrument or sing with an appropriate level of skill for the ensemble.

The student must submit a list of songs or pieces of music to be covered for the semester.

The student will rehearse regularly, contribute ideas in rehearsal, perform music well in rehearsal, and contribute to the success of the group. Videos of rehearsals are uploaded to YouTube. The student will not upload the video in Canvas but will include a link to the video in the Ensemble Rehearsal Template (provided in Canvas). 

The student will upload the ensemble’s final performance to YouTube. The student will not upload the video in Canvas but will include a link to the video in the Final Performance Template (provided in Canvas).