Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MUSP-1242- Section: 3 Small Commercial Music Ensemble

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez
E-mail	canedoba@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6547
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 138 Hours: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Office: 126; Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 AM to 11 AM ; Tuesday and Thursday, 2:45 to 3:45 PM, Friday 9 AM to 1PM
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Participation in a small commercial music ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles.
Prerequisites	"None"
Learning Outcomes	1) The student will demonstrate learning and professional performance practices applicable to vocal music, ensemble precision, intonation, sight-reading, vocal health, professional artistry, and music style (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 2) The student will display applicable vocal repertoire (PSLO 1,2, and 4) 3). The student will identify predictable and improvisatory patterns in vocal music(individual and ensemble music). (PSLO 1,2,and 4) 4) The student will demonstrate appropriate vocal technique(PSLO 1,4) 5) The student will display collaboratory performance of individual and ensemble repertoire (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 6) The student will demonstrate the best practices in the music performance industry applying appropriate vocabulary learned in reading material; demonstrating a full understanding of professionalism in the music industry; (PSLO 1,2,3, 4)
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts, and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national, and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Performance: PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. 1. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice. 2. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Intro, syllabus, and vocal group exercises. Week 2: Repertoire assignments, best practices to learn vocal music accurately Week 3: Repertoire assignments, best practices in ensemble performance Week 4: Best practices in the performance music industry. Practice music deeply Week 5: Rehearsal Week 6: Rehearsal Week 7: Rehearsal Week 8: Private class performance presentation 1, feedback and reflection Week 9: Rehearsal Week 10: Rehearsal Week 11: Rehearsal Week 12: Private class performance presentation 2, feedback and reflection. Week 13: Rehearsal Week 14: Rehearsal Week 15: Final Exam, performance presentation 3, feedback, and reflection *
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Intro, syllabus, and vocal group exercises. Week 2: Repertoire assignments, best practices to learn vocal music accurately Week 3: Repertoire assignments, best practices in ensemble performance Week 4: Best practices in the performance music industry. Practice music deeply, reflection. Week 5: Specific to rehearsal Week 6: Specific to rehearsal Week 7: Specific to rehearsal Week 8: Private class performance presentation 1, feedback and reflection Week 9: Specific to rehearsal Week 10: Specific to rehearsal Week 11: Specific to rehearsal Week 12: Private class performance presentation 2, feedback and reflection. Week 13: Specific to rehearsal Week 14: Specific to rehearsal Week 15: Final Exam, performance presentation 3, feedback, and reflection *
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2021 - 11:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 1:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Rehearsal Attendance: 20% *Music Memorization: 25% *Performances presentation 40% * Professional attitude: 15% * Final exam Final: 20% *
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	If you want to discuss any concerns about this class,( grades, absences, extra credit, etc)email me at canedoba@lamarpa.ed to set an appointment. Since we meet twice a week 4 or more unexcused absences may result in a failing grade. Unexcused absences: students may receive a failing grade for the course upon the discretion of the instructor
Attendance Policy	Unexcused absences: students may receive a failing grade for the course upon the discretion of the instructor
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.