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Course Description Course Name : Chorus Course Code : YM YÇ 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 : Obtain the coordination of breathing ability, health protection and sound proofing, the correct and efficient use of the mechanism of his voice on the stage. Display the ability of musical development with doing polyphonic music exercises Obtain the abilitiy of singing choral pieces which are related to national and international literatüre at the stage. Have consciousness and habit of having work ethic and self discipline. Know the national and international music literature with his professional knowledge. Have musical synergy by coming together with colleagues. Have the ability of consistence and stage discipline which is important in terms of polyphonic technique. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To enable students with the ability to make music with the help of tone exercises, intonation, articulation and polyphonic techniques. Course Contents : Understanding and implentating the polyphonic techniques, basic rules, coordination of breath and voice through the choral works of literature, which is in different eras and styles. 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 Diction and producting clear voice exercises.Diaphragma exercises. Indıvıdual study Presentation 6 Explanation about intonation concept in choir.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 Presentation 10 Studying a choral work of Saip Egüz. Indıvıdual study Presentation 11 Studying folk melody called "Zekiyem" Indıvıdual study Presentation 12 Studying a choral work of D.Frederichi. Indıvıdual study Presentation 13 Review Indıvıdual study Presentation 14 Studying Legato and Staccato concepts in choir.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 repertoire. Indıvıdual study Presentation 18 Exercises about 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 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 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 about concerts of certain choirs. Indıvıdual study Presentation 31 Review: 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 ´´   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 Have the ability to fulfill the requirements of the String Training Programme. 4 2 Have the ability to perform technical and musical works included in the training program. 3 3 Improve his/her musical knowledge by performing concerts. 2 4 Do research to acquire information on national and international music literature. 0 5 Have the ability to use his/her professional knowledge in order to do research in national and international literature. 1 6 Have the ability to perform the required works technically. 4 7 Have the ability to conduct advanced studies in the field. 2 8 Have the ability to develop a positive attitude towards the String Training Programme. 2 9 Have the ability to asses and use the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. 0 10 Have the responsibility of being a national and international an artist. 3 11 Gain a professional discipline and ethics of art. 3 12 Have the ability of working collobaratively with his/her colleagues. 3 13 Use at least one foreign language and follow the recent developments in the field. 0 14 Have the ability to be able to perform the required works on international platforms. 4 15 Have the ability to perform the works solo or in a group on the stage. 4 16 Have the ability to improve himself/herself in social,cultural and sport areas in addition to his/her professional 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