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Music

Course Descriptions and Syllabus

Course Description from USD Bulletin

150/350 [61/161] Chamber Music (1)
Study and public performance of chamber music, instrumental or vocal. On- and off-campus performances each semester. By audition. May be repeated for credit. (Every semester) =

151/351 [65/165] USD Symphony (1)
Study and public performance of orchestral music, instrumental or vocal. On- and off-campus performances each semester. By audition.May be repeated for credit. (Every semester)

Course Syllabus (for both USD Symphony and Chamber Music Ensembles)

Students must audition successfully prior to enrolling in either the lower or upper division of USD Symphony and/or Chamber Music Ensembles.

Instructor: Angela Yeung, Ph.D.
Telephone: (619) 260-4106
E-mail: ayeung@sandiego.edu

Textbook

None; students are required to take home the practice copy and practice CD for study and practice.

Evaluation

  1. Upon successful audition, students will be registered by Yeung for either a lower or upper division credit depending on their USD status.
  2. Students are required to conform to the following as stated from the symphony website (www.sandiego.edu/symphony)
    - USD Symphony mission statement
    - Rehearsal and performance schedule and venues
    - Concert attire
  3. Grading criteria include punctuality to rehearsals and performances, preparation and successful execution of the assigned part, attentiveness, attitude and participation at rehearsals. Extra points will be given to students who are pro-active and who volunteer for various administrative tasks.

Students may enroll in the USD Chamber Music for an additional credit upon successful audition to the USD Symphony, and vice versa. Students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons in conjunction with enrolling in either class.

Take pride in the USD Symphony and the Chamber Music Ensembles. The community members are here to help you learn. The USD Symphony and the Chamber Music Ensembles share the values of the University of San Diego in enriching the community while cultivating in each member an appreciation for beauty, goodness, and truth.