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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSP-1151- Section: 11 Small Commercial Music Ensemble - Recording |
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| Instructor | Carl Richardson | ||||||||
| richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6353 | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm which promotes the appreciation of cultural expressions. (Does not apply to a music major degree.) | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1) Demonstrate rehearsal skills to include ensemble precision, intonation, sight-reading, sound, and style 2) Demonstrate applicable repertoire 3) Demonstrate appropriate improvisational ability 4) Present performance of prepared material 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. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PERFORMANCE ALPHA. 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 as characterized by a commitment to the profession. SOUND ENGINEER ALPHA. 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 skill to support sound engineering practice. 2. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 3. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. |
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| Textbooks | None | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
All classes are cancelled on the following dates: Spring Break: March 11th - March 15th SHOWS DATE & TIME TBA - Madison's Finale Show * We may schedule a performances in the Student Center or elsewhere on campus as a coordinated effort with student services to enrich campus culture and expose the department. 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 SPRING BREAK (March 11th - 15th) 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: Specific to ensemble |
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| Final Exam Date | May 13, 2019 - 2:00 PM Through May 13, 2019 - 4:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Attendance 20% Rehearsal Preparation 20% Participation in Studio Activities 20% * Performances 20% Attitude 10% 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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| Attendance Policy | You get one 1 free absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, each absence deducts 5% of your attendance grade. Three lates/early departures will count as one absence. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||