Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSP-1217 (Section: 01, CRN: 91443)
Applied Commercial Music - Percussion
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Instructor Information
Instructor Gavin Norwood
Email norwoodgp@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6225
Office Ruby Fuller - Room: 113
Office Hours CMPVA Room: 137
Friday 2-3PM
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music.
Required 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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Additional Materials/Resources None
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty.
Program Student Learning Outcomes  Learning Outcomes
• Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
• Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices.
• Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Lecture Topics Outline
  • Basic Percussions rudiments
  • Limb independence 
  • Dynamics
  • Internal dynamics
  • Stick technique
  • Drum kit tuning/troubleshooting
  • Varying styles of grooves (Jazz, Latin, Funk, RnB, Rock)
  • Kit Set-up
Major Assignments Schedule Weekly grades, end of semester juries
Final Exam Date December 2, 2022 - 12:00 PM   Through  December 2, 2022 - 1:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
80% weekly grades, 20% jury
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
  • I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
  • A lesson can be rescheduled if the instructor is notified the day before the lesson was originally scheduled. Otherwise, the student will receive an F for that weekly grade.
Attendance Policy A lesson can be rescheduled if the instructor is notified the day before the lesson was originally scheduled. Otherwise, the student will receive an F for that weekly grade.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
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.
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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Chair:Richard Vandewalker
Email:vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6520