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Course Description Course Name : Chorus Course Code : YM ÜVÇ 104 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Res.Asst. SEMİN SÜEDA SİREL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to use the voice mechanism in an efficent and correct manner on the stage, coordinate breathing, and protect the health of voice. Displays the ability of musical development with doing polyphonic music exercises. Gains the abilitiy of interpreting/singing national and international choral pieces in a musical and technical sense on the stage. Gains the habit and awareness to have art ethics and professional discipline. Does practical studies to know about national and international music literature with the professional knowledge he acquired. Gains musical synergy coming together with colleagues at the time of the performance. Gains the adaptive skills for the stage and stage discipline which is important in terms of polyphonic technique. Gains the ability of homogenity and intonation which is important in terms of singing together technique. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to help students gain the habit and skill of polyphonic sensation and making music together with the help of exercises associated with the tone,intonation,articulation and preparation of polyphony. Course Contents : Understanding and implentating the polyphonic tecnique, its basic rules,coordination of breath and voice through thepolyphonic works in choral literature belonging to different periods and styes. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Choir Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Meeting and general information about lesson Indıvıdual study Presentation 2 Choirs,importance of choirs.Determination of the voice limits and timbres of the students. Indıvıdual study Presentation 3 Introducing voice and breathing organs in human body.Studying a choral work of E.Bayraktar. Indıvıdual study Presentation 4 Providing the softness of breath-body-language and speaking exercises.Studying a choral work of Z.Sağlıker. Indıvıdual study Presentation 5 exercises on Diction and producing clear voice .Diaphragma exercises. Indıvıdual study Presentation 6 Explanation about the concept of intonation. .Studying a choral work of J.S.BACH. Indıvıdual study Presentation 7 Accents, expression studies.Studying our national anthem called "İstiklal Marşı" Indıvıdual study Presentation 8 Explanation about the relationship between breath and voice.Studying a choral work of Praetorius. Indıvıdual study Presentation 9 A Brief Introduction to the history of the choir. Indıvıdual study Lecture 10 Studying a choral work of Saip Egüz. Indıvıdual study Presentation 11 Studying on folk melody called "Zekiyem" Indıvıdual study Presentation 12 Studying a choral work of D.Frederichi. Indıvıdual study Presentation 13 General revision Indıvıdual study Presentation 14 Studying the concepts of Legato and Staccato. Studying a choral work of J.S.BACH. Indıvıdual study Presentation 15 Introducing nuance concepts in choir.Studying a choral work of O.Gibbons. Indıvıdual study Presentation 16 Voice training exercises.Solo and group exercises. Indıvıdual study Presentation 17 Performing/singing the works studied. (repertoire) Indıvıdual study Presentation 18 Exercises on voice-diaphragma-mouth and posture. Indıvıdual study Presentation 19 Musicality and correct breathing exercises. Studying a choral work of D.Frederichi. Indıvıdual study Presentation 20 Correct motivation for the content of the choral work.Studying a choral work of F.Schubert. Indıvıdual study Presentation 21 Studying a choral work of H.Akay. Indıvıdual study Presentation 22 Understanding the importance of internal and external relaxation in human body.Studying a choral work of G.Gastoldi. Indıvıdual study Presentation 23 A different construction:Turkish Music.Studying a choral work of Ali Sevgi. Indıvıdual study Presentation 24 An overview of the history of Turkey and the Western Chorus. Indıvıdual study Lecture 25 Our national anthems:10th year anthem Indıvıdual study Presentation 26 Studying a choral work of F.Schubert. Indıvıdual study Presentation 27 Studying a choral work of H.Akay. Indıvıdual study Presentation 28 Understanding of the Baroque period and the pre-period.Studying a choral work of William Trost. Indıvıdual study Presentation 29 Atatürk and Music.Studying a choral work of E.Zuckmayer. Indıvıdual study Presentation 30 Presentation of concerts of certain choirs. Indıvıdual study Presentation 31 General revision. Exam preparation. Indıvıdual study Presentation 32/33/34 Final exam Indıvıdual study Presentation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)  "E. Bayraktar ´´Çamdan Sakız Akıyor´´ Z.Sağlıker ´´Leblebi´´ J.S Bach ´´Her Şey Ölümlüdür´´ M.Pratorius ´´Kış Gecesi ´´ S Egüz ´´Deriko´´ Düz. ´´Zekiyem´´ D.Frederichi ´´Üç Güzel Şey ´´ J.S Bach ´´Koral´´ O.Gibbons ´´Sevgilim´´ Fr.Schubert ´´Bir Rüya Bu ´´ Düz.H.Akay ´´Aygız´´ Ali Sevgi ´´Laçin ´´ C.R.Rey ´´10.Yıl Marşı´´ Fr.Schubert ´´Ihlamur Ağacı´´ H.Akay ´´Ayrılık´´ W.Trost ´´Dua ´´ E.Zuckhmayer ´´Atatürk´ü Anış Marşı ´´ " E. Bayraktar ´´Çamdan Sakız Akıyor   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gains the ability to fulfil the Wind-Percussion Instruments Education Program. 0 2 Students perform the works of art contained in the Wind-Percussion Instruments Education Program in technical and musical sense. 0 3 Students can do theoretical studies with their professional knowledge to get to get information about the national and international music literature. 4 4 Students can do practical studies with their professional knowledge to get to get information about the national and international music literature. 4 5 Students perform the selected Works in the education programme in technical and musical sense. 0 6 Students are able to independently carry out an advanced study related to their own field. 3 7 Students gain a positive attitude towards learning and improving the Wind-Percussion Instruments education 2 8 Students evaluate and perform the advanced level of skills and knowledge acquired in their own field with a critical perspective. 1 9 Students gain an awareness of being a national and international artist who knows the responsibility he should undertake. 1 10 Students gain the habit and awareness of getting the art ethics and professional discipline 3 11 Students gain the ability to have musical synergy working together with their colleagues during the performance period. 4 12 Students gain the ability to decipher the works of art in technical and musical sense. 4 13 This programme helps students to perform the works of art that will be played on the stage with the group. 4 14 In addition to Professional development, students improve themselves continually in scientific, social, cultural and sports fields for their personal development. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 32 2 64     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 32 0 0 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 70 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.8 ECTS Credit: 3