Wesleyan University Collegium Musicum
MUSC 438
Spring 2025
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
MDST 212, COL 138 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Community-Engaged Learning |
The Collegium Musicum (literally "company of musicians") is a vocal performance ensemble dedicated to exploring and performing the diverse European repertories of medieval, renaissance, and baroque music. Emphasis is given to the study of musical styles, performance practices, vocal independence, healthy singing, and musicianship. Students investigate various cultural aspects of the production of music, including primary sources, acoustics, and cultural heritage. Outreach projects include singing with and for seniors. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Weekly listening assignments and some selected readings appropriate to the chosen repertoire and voice production.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on close study of listening assignments, mandatory attendance at all rehearsals (class and sectionals) and performances, individual progress as singers, musicianship development, and creative engagement. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course may be repeated. Students who have cultivated their expertise singing in this group have found it has opened doors to many other opportunities.
Only returning ensemble members may pre-register without an interview/audition.
New students need to meet with Prof. Jane Alden to discuss their background/interest in the course. Please contact Alden jalden01@wesleyan.edu to arrange an interview/audition.
AUDITIONS: 1/23 and 1/24
Students should email Prof. Jane Alden (jalden01@wesleyan.edu) with a statement of interest in the course. Include details of background in singing and voice work in general. Curiosity about cross-generational work and effective music therapy will be an advantage.
MEET and GREET on 1/24 at 12:30pm for registered students and those who have been accepted by audition. The plan for the semester will be discussed, there will be some singing and a Q&A. The syllabi will be distributed and sectional times will be arranged.
Undergraduate students may take the course two times for a grade and credit will count for graduation up to four times. Graduate students are also welcome to audition for this class. |
| Instructor(s): Alden,Jane Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: CHPL; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 25 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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