Office Murchison Performing Arts Center Annex Room 110A

MUED 4209.001 – SPRING 2015

Course Orientation - Syllabus

Dennis Fisher

Office Murchison Performing Arts Center Annex – Room 110A

Office phone - 565-3737

Attendance policy

Regular and punctual class attendance is expected. Absences will result in a lower of the final earned grade as follows:

1 - no affect

2-3 reduction of 1 letter grade

4-5 reduction of 2 letter grades

6+ grade of WF if withdrawal requested (or) final grade of F

Tardies accumulate to absences at the following rate: 2 tardies = 1 absence

Prerequisites

MUED 2310

MUED 3200

MUED 3800

MUAG 3870 or concurrent enrollment

Additional suggested course completions (or concurrent enrollment)

MUAG 1102, 1202, 1117, 1125, 1225

Concurrent enrollment

MULB 1806, MULB 1807, MULB 1813 or MULB 5173.500, 501, 502

Information transmission

From time to time, I will send information regarding course assignments, meetings, hand outs or other miscellaneous items by the email system through MyUnt. This will automatically go to your MyUNT email account unless you have arranged to have them forwarded to another email address. It is the students’ responsibility to monitor these emails on a regular basis for pertinent information.

Grades

Grades will consist of exams, projects and daily class assignments. Regular class assignments and exams will not be weighted. Major projects: budgeting/administration, and rehearsal techniques will each be weighted double.

All assignments are due when indicated. Failure to turn in these assignments when due will result in a 10% penalty per calendar day. Assignments will not be accepted for a grade after the FOURTH (4th) calendar day.

Limited extra credit may be earned by arrangement and must consist of approved course-oriented projects. Extra credit must be approved in advance and may only be approved by the instructor. The intent and purpose of extra credit is to receive reward for having gone beyond minimal class expectations and not to substitute for or make up for inadequate class performance or attendance. Observations, when assigned as a part of another course or in fulfillment of College of Education observation hours, may not be used for extra credit. Course projects for other courses may not be used for extra credit. An example of approved extra credit might include assistance in setting up and administering a local music festival (when not a part of another class project or observation), conducting a sectional rehearsal or full rehearsal (when not a part of another class project or observation, or in conjunction with private lesson teaching.)

Class notebook

Each student is expected to maintain a comprehensive notebook containing class notes, handouts, projects, etc. This notebook may be evaluated and reviewed at the end of the semester.

Office of Disability Accommodation

The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (Undergraduates)

A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total registered hours per term. Students cannot exceed attempted credit hours above 150% of their required degree plan. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility.

If at any point you consider dropping this or any other course, please be advised that the decision to do so may have the potential to affect your current and future financial aid eligibility. Please visit http://financialaid.unt.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress-requirements for more information about financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. It may be wise for you to schedule a meeting with an academic advisor in your college or visit the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office to discuss dropping a course being doing so.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (Graduates)

A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total registered hours per term. Students cannot exceed maximum timeframes established based on the published length of the graduate program. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is defined in the UNT Policy on Student Standards for Academic Integrity. Any suspected case of Academic Dishonesty will be handled in accordance with the University Policy and procedures. Possible academic penalties range from a verbal or written admonition to a grade of “F” in the course. Further sanctions may apply to incidents involving major violations. You will find the policy and procedures at: http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm.

Student Behavior in the Classroom

Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students’ opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student’s conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university’s expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrr.

Semester Drop Dates:

Students who wish to drop a course before the census date (12th class day during long semesters) may do so without instructor permission; they may do so online by visiting my.unt.edu or in person at the Registrar’s Office (in the Eagle Student Services Building). After the 12th class day, students must first receive written permission from the instructor, prior to dropping a course. For further information, please visit http://registrar.unt.edu/registration/dropping-class.

Retention and Privacy of Student Records:

Student records are private. While students have a right to review their own records (e.g., exams, papers, etc.), instructors should not discuss a student’s grades with other individuals without verifying that the student has waived his or her educational privacy rights under FERPA. The instructor of record should maintain all course records for at least one calendar year; the grade book should be maintained in the department for a period of five years. The disposal of student educational records should be done in a secure way, after the appropriate time period has passed. Department administrative staff can provide information about secure, bulk shredding of documents.

Electronic devices

Students may not bring activated electronic communication devices to class or use them in the class period. This includes, but is not limited to, cellular telephones, picture phones, and other personal paging devices. Laptop computers and tablets may be used with permission for the purpose of note taking. Recording of class lectures may be done, with permission. Students are expressly prohibited from posting any lecture or portion of any lecture on YouTube or other public social media.

Required observation/participation events

In cooperation with the Denton Independent School District Fine Arts Department, we will be hosting a PRE-UIL concert evaluation event for all their High School Bands. The date is Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. All class members are required to assist with the function of this event as well as participate in guided observations/evaluations. There are no allowable make-ups for missing this event.

Required Wind Studies Concerts:

February 1, 2015 4:00 pm Marcus High School Winspear Hall

February 10, 2015 7:30 pm Symphonic Band Winspear Hall

February 18, 2015 7:30 pm Concert Bands Winspear Hall

February 26, 2015 7:30 pm Wind Symphony Winspear Hall

March 26, 2015 7:30 pm Symphonic Band Winspear Hall

April 8, 2015 7:30 pm Concert Band Winspear Hall

April 13, 2015 7:30 pm Brass Band Winspear Hall

April 16, 2015 7:30 pm Wind Symphony Winspear Hall

April 30, 2015 7:30 pm Sym Band/ WS Winspear Hall

MUED 4209.001

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

1. COURSE ORIENTATION

a. Absence policy

b. Grading policy

c. Notebook

d. Resource materials - required

Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band, Vol. 2

compiled by Richard Miles

G.I.A. Publications 2008

e. Resource materials - recommended but not required

Guide to Score Study for the Wind Band Conductor

Frank Battisti and Robert Garofalo

Meredith Music Publications

The Creative Director - Alternative Rehearsal Techniques

Edward S. Lisk

Meredith Music Publications

170 N.E. 33rd Street

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334

The Instrumentalist Magazine

Band Instrument “Quick Fix” Repair Solutions

Gregory Biba

G.I.A. Publications

Master Conductors: A Legacy of Wisdom (DVD recording)

compiled and edited by Dennis W. Fisher

GIA Publications

Master Conductors: The Art of the March (DVD recording)

compiled and edited by Dennis W. Fisher

G.I.A. Publications

Master Conductors: A History of the School Band Movement,

as told by those who were there… (DVD Recording)

compiled and edited by Dennis W. Fisher

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performance in Band , Vol. 1

resource recordings, grades 2 & 3

G.I.A. publications 1997

(available only through the Wind Studies Office)

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 2

G.I.A. publications 1998

(available only through the Wind Studies Office)

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 2

Resource recordings, grade 2 & 3

G.I.A. publications 1999

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 3

Resource recordings, grade 2 & 3

G.I.A. publications 2000

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 3

G.I.A. publications 2000

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 3

Resource recordings, Grade 2&3 only

G.I.A. Publications 2000

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 3

Resource recordings, Grade 4 only

G.I.A. Publication 2001

Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band

Grade 1 – for beginning band

G.I.A. publications 2000

Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band

Resource recordings – Grade 1 only

G.I.A. publications 2000

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 4

G.I.A. Publications, 2002

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 4

Resource recordings, Grade 2 & 3

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 4

Resource recordings, Grade 4

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performing Marches

G.I.A. publications, 2003

Teaching Music through Performing Marches

Resource recordings

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 5

G.I.A. Publications, 2004

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 5

Resource recordings, Grade 2 & 3

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 5

Resource recordings, Grade 4

G.I.A. Publications

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 6

G.I.A. Publications, 2006

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 6

Resource recordings, Grade 4

G.I.A. Publications, 2006

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 6

Resource recordings, Grade 2/3

G.I.A. Publications, 2007

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 7

G.I.A. Publicatons, 2008

Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 7

Resource recordings, Grade 2/3

G.I.A. Publications, 2008

Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Vol. 7

Resource Recordings, Grade 4/5

G.I.A. Publications, 2009

Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band, Vol. 2

G.I.A. Publications, 2008

Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band

Resource recordings

G.I.A. Publications, 2008

Master Conductors: The Art of the March

DVD Series, vol. 2

G.I.A. Publications, 2008

Leadership

Tim Lautzenheiser

GIA Publications, 2006

Composers on composing for band, Vol. 3

Edited by Mark Camphouse

GIA Publications, 2006

Talent is Never Enough

John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007

The Musicians Soul

James Jordan

GIA Publications, 1999

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect

John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2011

Sometimes you win, sometimes on lose learn

John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2013

II. GENERAL DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

a. Budget description and uses

b. Generally accepted purchasing procedures

c. Budget management and planning

d. Bids

e. Coordination and enrollment projection in the budget process

f. Fund raising

g. Travel and trip coordination

h. Copyright information

I. Department handbook/communications

j. Public relations

k. Band library: organization and operation

l. Inventory management

m. General administrative issues

III. PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND PREPARATION

a. Concert and contest planning

b. Graded materials

c. Score preparation for rehearsal

d. Fundamental instrument techniques/pedagogical problems

e. Anticipation of performance problems

f. Intonation tendencies and solutions

g. Transpositions

h. Score reading

I. Seating arrangements

j. Supplemental rehearsal materials

k. Use of electronics and electronic teaching aids

l. Repertoire and composers

m. Auditions

n. Balancing instrumentation

o. Rhythm teaching