Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: MUEN-1251 (Section: 1, CRN: 92766)
Chamber (Small) Vocal Ensemble 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Richard Vandewalker
Email vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6520
Office Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 144
Office Hours Monday-Friday as posted weekly
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Chamber (Small) Vocal Ensembles. Examples of small vocal ensembles may include but are not limited to glee club, madrigals, opera/musical theater, commercial, and folk.
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.

None
Additional Materials/Resources Pencil, music, folder
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes None
Core Objectives
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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.
* 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.

Lecture Topics Outline 1. Proper performance practice for a variety of styles of music.
2. Stage presence appropriate for a variety of styles of music.
3. Vocal warm-ups
4. Music reading skills
5. Vocal Technique training and practice
6. Movement for singers
7. Microphone use for a variety of styles of music
Major Assignments Schedule 1. Thursday Oct. 6, 2022 1:30pm and 7:00pm - CONCERT #1
2. Thursday Nov. 10, 2022 1:30pm and 7:00pm - RECITAL
3. Dress Rehearsal Tuesday Nov. 29, 2022 - 12:30pm - 5:00pm
4. Thursday Dec. 1, 2022 1:30pm and 7:00pm - CONCERT #2
5. Recital Attendance
Final Exam Date December 6, 2022 - 1:0 PM   Through  December 6, 2022 - 2:30 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 60% - performances and dress rehearsal
35% - in class participation
5% - other


A missed performance or dress rehearsal will be grounds for failing the course.

Recital Attendance: This receives a SATISFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY (an UNSATISFACTORY will result in the final semester grade being lowered one letter grade)
     Music attend: Art Show - Thurs. 10/13 1:30pm or 7:00pm
                           Fall Play - Thurs. 10/20 1:30pm, Sat. 10/22 2pm or 7pm
                           Bobby Orozco Concert - Sat. 10/8 7pm
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. Your grades will not be discussed  over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
2. No electronic devices should be heard, seen or smelled.
3. You must have your music, folder and a pencil in each rehearsal.
Attendance Policy 1. You are expected to attend each rehearsal/class meeting.
2. Excessive unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the semester.
              -unexcused absences are those that were in the student's control. Things like doctor's appointments, traffic, etc... will be counted as unexcused absences.
               - excused absences are those things which are not in the student's control and communicated to the instructor prior to the absence.
3. Be in class ready to start rehearsal at the time the class is scheduled to begin. No tardies needed.
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.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
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