Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSP-1242- Section: 02 Small Commercial Music Ensemble |
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Instructor | Carl Richardson | ||||||||||
richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6353 | ||||||||||
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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 | Acceptance into the Commercial Music program | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
1) Demonstrate rehearsal skills to include ensemble precision, intonation, sight-reading, sound, and style (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 2) Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate repertoire (PSLO 1,3,4) 3) Demonstrate appropriate improvisational ability (PSLO 1,4) 4) Demonstrate an understanding of basic performance techniques (PSLO 1,2,3,4) 5) Identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrate a full understanding of the reading; (PSLO Alpha) |
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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. * Experience as an ensemble member. |
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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. |
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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.
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Concert Schedule: Mid Semester Show - Tuesday, October 12th 1:30pm & 7:00pm Thur Oct 7 - dress rehearsal in theatre (time TBA, most likely during class time) Christmas (Finale) Show - Thursday, December 2nd 1:30pm & 7:00pm Thur Nov 30 - dress rehearsal in theatre (time TBA, 12-5 possible) All others shows are TBA |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
All classes are cancelled on the following Holiday dates: Labor Day: MON SEPT 6 Thanksgiving: THURS/FRI NOV 25/26 Week 1: Intro, Discussion, Syllabus, and Song Selection Week 2: Specific to ensemble Week 3: Specific to ensemble Week 4: Specific to ensemble Week 5: Specific to ensemble Week 6: Specific to ensemble Week 7: Specific to ensemble Week 8: Specific to ensemble Week 9: Specific to ensemble Week 10: Specific to ensemble Week 11: Specific to ensemble Week 12: Specific to ensemble Week 13: Specific to ensemble Week 14: Specific to ensemble Week 15: Final Exam Review Week 16: Final Exam will be taken during class time |
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Final Exam Date | December 7, 2021 - 3:0 PM Through December 9, 2021 - 5:0 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% Rehearsal Preparation 25% * Performances 30% Attitude 15% Final 10% * If a student misses a scheduled performance they may receive a failing grade for the course. Instructor will exercise discretion in these matters. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies | PLEASE MAKE USE OF OFFICE HOURS AND E-MAIL FOR GUIDANCE WITH CLASS CONTENT. | ||||||||||
Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are as described below: You get one 1 free absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates = 1 absence. Excused absences must meet the following criteria: death in the family, medical related emergency, illness with doctor's note. Any cause beyond this will be left up to instructor discretion. Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU MISS CLASS with an explanation of why you will be absent. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Excused absences are conditional upon this. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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