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COURSE SYLLABUS

Fall 2014

Aug. 25th – Dec. 5th
Concert Attendance
MUS 10000
Department of Music

Professor: Christopher Kenney

Phone: 7391
Email:
Office: FA 154
Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:30
MWF 10:30-11:30
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
All Music majors are required to attend 80 % of all performances and portfolio presentations sponsored by the Music Department each year. Attendance will be taken at all Music Department events. Other similar concerts may be substituted with prior approval of the student’s advisor. A written evaluation of this outside concert, along with the concert program, must be shared with the student’s advisor and made a part of the student’s portfolio.
CREDIT HOURS: 0
PROGRAM OUTCOMES--The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree program for which this course is required:
1)  Demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in their major performing area including the ability to work independently to prepare performances at the highest possible level.
2)  Demonstrate the ability to read music at sight with some fluency.
3)  Demonstrate their understanding of the common elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, musical forms, and organizational patterns, and employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analyses.
4)  Understand a basic knowledge of music history through the present time.
5)  Recognize a wide variety of applicable solo and ensemble repertoire through both study and performance in ensembles as well as attendance at recitals and concerts.
6)  Understand how technology serves the field of music and use that technology applicable to their area of specialization.
7)  Adopt a sense of advocacy for music and the arts by participating in the professional organizations and associations related to their area of musical interest so they can better understand and communicate professional issues to their communities.
COURSE OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for this course. All outcomes listed below have direct relevance to course material. Upon completion of this course students are expected to:
1)  Become aware of the importance of music for all students and the vital role it plays in their development.
2)  Become aware of the importance of live music.
3)  Support your fellow classmates.
4)  Be able to be an active, aware, audience member at a variety of different performances.
GRADING POLICIES/TESTING/ASSIGNMENTS/ATTENDANCE/EXPECTATIONS
Grade calculation % of Grade Grading scale
Attendance 100% P = 80-100%
TOTAL 100% F = <80%
Attendance :
All Music Majors are required to register for MUS 10000 Concert Attendance for 7 out of 8 semesters during thetenure in the music program. This pass/fail course will reinforce the Music Department policy of mandatory attendance of 80% of all performances, recitals, and portfolio presentations sponsored by the Music Department each year. Attendance will be taken at all Music Department sponsored events. In addition, Music Majors are required to attend one rehearsal or concert of the Ohio Valley Symphony or Columbus Symphony or Opera Columbus. Other similar concerts may be substituted with prior approval of the student’s advisor. A written evaluation of this outside concert, along with the concert program must be shared with the student’s advisor and made a part of the student’s portfolio. Failure to maintain the required concert attendance could result in failure of MUS 10000 and be grounds for dismissal from the program.
ADA POLICY: If a student wishes to be identified as having a physical, mental, or learning disability, that may or may not require reasonable accommodation(s), he/she must register with the Office of Accessibility. These registered students should identify themselves to their instructors and provide a written statement from the Accessibility Office that indicates the appropriate accommodations. The process of a student self-proclaiming the need for accommodation should occur as early in the semester as possible. The Office of Accessibility phone is 245-7339 and is located in Rhodes Hall, Room 116, University of Rio Grande.
FERPA: The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are committed to fully respecting and protecting the rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights generally include the right to inspect, review and seek amendment to the student's education records and the right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information from education records is disclosed. Under FERPA, students have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA. Please see the Student Records Confidentiality/Rights Under FERPA section of the Student Handbook for details and more information.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Standard university policies, as described in the Student Handbook, apply.
WITHDRAWAL: refer to Student Handbook
Required performances*:

Fall 2011

Faculty Recital / September 23rd / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Recital Seminar / September 24th / 2:30 p.m. / FA Stage
Recital Seminar / October 22nd / 2:30 p.m. / FA Stage
Band Concert / November 13th / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Recital Seminar / November 19th / 2:30 p.m. / FA Stage
Masterworks Chorale / Nov. 16th / 3:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Jazz Ensemble Concert / November 18th / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Rock Ensemble Concert / November 20th / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Departmental Recital / December 1st / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage
Grande Chorale Concert / December 4th / 8:00 p.m. / FA Stage

*Other required events may be added during the semester. Check the main Music Department bulletin board for any updates

** This syllabus is not to be construed as a contract with the student

and may be subject to change**

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