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: (MDST-MN)(MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli)(MUSC) |
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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.
Returning ensemble members can pre-register without an interview/audition.
New students request POI and audition during Drop/Add, not preregistration.
AUDITIONS:
Students should email Prof. Jane Alden (jalden01@wesleyan.edu) with their statement of interest in the course. Please include details of your background in singing and voice work in general. Curiosity about cross-generational work and singing within the context of music therapy will be an advantage.
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. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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