COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PLAYING TOGETHER II

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZS 3016 PLAYING TOGETHER II ELECTIVE 1 2 0 3

Offered By

Musicology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR RUKEN ÖZTOPALAN

Offered to

Music Sciences
Musicology
Music Technology

Course Objective

To provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge about the main elements of choir voice training and choir discipline, and to provide them with the ability to perform high-level vocal performances together within a group in line with this knowledge.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1- To have theoretical and practical knowledge about the main elements of choir voice training.
2   2- Learning the rules that enable us to make beautiful music together in theory and putting them into practice.
3   3- Ability to perform four-part Turkish and World choir literature pieces in a group
4   4- Ability to apply the musical dynamics in choral works within a homogeneous sound integrity.
5   5- To be able to display the musical knowledge gained in choir training during the semester by giving a choir concert.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1- Choir discipline and general purposes of voice training in choir
2 2- Breath, diaphragmatic breathing and breath work examples
3 3- Training in body softening/stretching, vocal warm-up and breathing exercises.
4 4- Average volume limits of vocal groups. Vocal warm-up exercises for vocal groups
5 5 - Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part choir pieces.
6 6 - Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part choir pieces.
7 7- Midterm exam
8 8- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part Turkish choir pieces.
9 9- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part Turkish choir pieces.
10 10- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part Turkish choir pieces.
11 11- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part Turkish choir pieces.
12 12- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part choir pieces.
13 13- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part choir pieces.
14 14- Warm-up exercises for the body, voice and breath. Singing a four-part choir pieces.

Recomended or Required Reading

1) Saip Egüz Toplu Ses Eğitimi
2) Saip Egüz Koro Eğitimi ve Yönetimi
3) Suna Çevik Koro Eğitimi Yönetimi ve Teknikleri
4) Koro repertuvarına ait eserler

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course consists of theoretical information covering the basic elements of voice training and practices aimed at developing practical skills based on singing together. Assignments are given individually and consist of application of visual documentation by students and discussion of the results in the classroom. Assignments are the basis for these sessions. The problems of visual documentation of students are considered in these sessions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.10 + FIN * 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The two exams (midterm and final) to be held throughout the semester will affect 80% of the student's total success score.
In the midterm exam, it will be expected that the theoretical topics covered during the term have been comprehended. The final exam will be based on practice, and the student's correct and beautiful singing performance in the group will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Ruken Öztopalan
05442350487

Office Hours

Monday: 10:00-15:00
Thursday: 10:00-15:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 4 3 12
Applying activity 10 3 30
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 74

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.11333
LO.23133
LO.35133
LO.433
LO.533

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