MUSI 5133 001 Spring 2011
Private Lessons in Flute
Dr. Sarah Frisof
FA 245
Office: 817-272-2272
Cell: 817-455-7577
Office Hours: Thursday 12-1pm or by Appointment
1. Course Content
Applied flute study is a performance-based course focused on the development of musicianship, technique, tonal control, intonation, music reading capabilities, stylistic awareness, and performance skills. The course is tailored to meet the individual student’s needs, while focusing on developing a strong fundamental understanding of music and flute-playing. Although students may be enrolled in a variety of degree programs, all lessons are oriented towards the final goal of improved practice and performance.
2. Student Learning Outcome
The student will demonstrate increased musical awareness and enhanced performance skills, including improvements in tone production, intonation, rhythmic accuracy and stability, technique, musicianship, and interpretative skills. The student learning outcome will be evaluated by the woodwind faculty in an end-of-semester jury.
3. Requirements and Attendance Policy
Attendance to applied flute lessons is both paramount to a student’s development and mandatory for a passing grade. In addition to being required to attend lessons, students are required to attend studio classand my annual UTA recital. They are also required to be at all on-campus recitals featuring the instructor and/or other members of the studio, unless they have received prior permission from the instructor. Students are required to attend ALL woodwind and brass faculty concerts unless they have received prior permission from the instructor.. All students are required to perform in the flute studio recital unless they have received prior permission from the instructor. The semester includes 14 one-hour lessons. Each student is entitled to one lesson cancellation (with 24-hour prior notice) without penalty. Any other lesson absences will result in a grade of 0 for the missed lesson. If there is an unforeseen emergency or conflict, please contact me via email or office phone, and I will reschedule if my schedule permits.
It is also likely that I will have to reschedule some lessons due to other university or performance engagements. If this occurs, I will work around the student’s schedule, and the lesson rescheduling will be made plenty in advance.
Required attendance dates:
Guest masterclass and recital- Christina Guenther- date tba
1/29/2011- UT Arlington Flute Day- 10:15-4:00pm
1/31/2011- 7:30pm- Michael Varner faculty percussion recital- featuring Dr. Sarah Frisof
3/2/2011- Dr. Pool faculty recital
3./31/2011- Professor Bubert- Faculty Recital
4/3/2011- 5:00pm- Dr. Frisof Faculty Recital
4. Requirements and Course Materials
While specific repertoire will be assigned on an individual basis, students are responsible for owning a tuner and metronome. I highly recommend that students own some sort of recording device, both for individual practice and assistance in reviewing lesson materials.
Students are responsible for the attainment of all lesson materials and repertoire. I highly recommend fluteworld.com or Carol Nussbaum’s flute shop for the procurement of any required music or text.
5. Studio Class/ Flute Choir
All students are expected to attend the weekly studio class/flute choir. Additionally, students will be asked to participate and give feedback during studio class. Any student that has a pre-approved conflict with the studio class time will complete an additional creative project as outlined by the professor.
6. Examinations
All students will be evaluated in an end-of-semester jury. Students will also be evaluated in a mid-term technique jury. The mid-term jury will consist of scales and technique studies individually assigned by the instructor. The technique assignment will be made at the beginning of the semester, and the jury will occur in the 7th or 8th week of the semester. In the final semester jury, students must provide their own accompanist for any accompanied repertoire. Failure to schedule or perform in the jury will result in an automatic grade of “F” and students will be required to retake the course. Students who are unprepared and perform poorly in the jury will also receive a grade of “F” and will be required to re-take the course. Students are required to perform the jury music with piano accompaniment in at least one lesson prior to the jury. Any student performing in a degree recital in the present semester is exempt from jury requirements.
7. Grading Policy
The semester grade will be determined in the following way:
Average weekly lesson grade= 50%
Jury Performance and Preparation= 25%
Attendance and participation in studio class= 25%
Grading in applied lessons is based solely on individual progress and effort. The instructor will record a grade based on the level of preparation and performance in each weekly lesson. The student is responsible for working diligently each day, and allowing for sufficient quality practice time. Thus the grade is really a reflection of the student’s efforts.
A- Exceptional preparation and performance
B- Above average preparation and performance
C- Average preparation and performance
D- Inadequate preparation and performance
F- No apparent preparation and unacceptable performance
8. Drop Policy
Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point two-thirds of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw if they do not plan to attend after registering. Students will not be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as the result of dropping classes or withdrawing. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
9. American with Disablities Act
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of all federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All instructors at UT Arlington are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Any student requiring an accommodation for this course must provide the instructor with official documentation in the form of a letter certified by the staff in the Office for Students with Disabilities, University Hall 102. Only those students who have officially documented a need for an accommodation will have their request honored. Information regarding diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining disability-based academic accommodations can be found at or by calling the Office for Students with Disabilities at (817) 272-3364.
10. Academic Integrity
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. According to the UT System Regents’ Rule 50101, §2.2, "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts."
11. Student Support Services
The University of Texas at Arlington has established a variety of programs to help students meet the challenges of college life. Support to students includes advising, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and writing assistance. For a complete list of academic support services, visit the Academic Assistance resource page of the Office of Student Success Programs, To help students address personal, academic and career concerns, individual counseling is also available. For more information, students are encouraged to contact Counseling Services at (817) 272-3671 or visit a counselor in 216 Davis Hall.
12. Electronic Communication Policy
The University of Texas at Arlington has adopted the University “MavMail” address as the sole official means of communication with students. MavMail is used to remind students of important deadlines, advertise events and activities, and permit the University to conduct official transactions exclusively by electronic means. For example, important information concerning registration, financial aid, payment of bills, and graduation are now sent to students through the MavMail system. All students are assigned a MavMail account. Students are responsible for checking their MavMail regularly. Information about activating and using MavMail is available at There is no additional charge to students for using this account, and it remains active even after they graduate from UT Arlington.