Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MUSP-1242- Section: 01 Small Commercial Music Ensemble

Instructor Information
Instructor	Caleb Fontenot
E-mail	fontenotco@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137-D Hours: F 9am-12pm
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) 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)
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. none
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Specific to ensemble Week2: Specific to ensemble Week3: Specific to ensemble Week4: Specific to ensemble Week5: Specific to ensemble Week6: Specific to ensemble Week7: Specific to ensemble (March 2nd Performance) Week8: Specific to ensemble Week9: Specific to ensemble Week10: Specific to ensemble Week11: Specific to ensemble Week12: Specific to ensemble Week13: Specific to ensemble Week14: Specific to ensemble (April 22nd Performance) Week15: Specific to ensemble
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Specific to ensemble Week2: Specific to ensemble Week3: Specific to ensemble Week4: Specific to ensemble Week5: Specific to ensemble Week6: Specific to ensemble Week7: Specific to ensemble (March 2nd Performance) Week8: Specific to ensemble Week9: Specific to ensemble Week10: Specific to ensemble Week11: Specific to ensemble Week12: Specific to ensemble Week13: Specific to ensemble Week14: Specific to ensemble (April 22nd Performance) Week15: Specific to ensemble
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2021 - 10:00 AM   Through  May 7, 2021 - 12:00 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.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Instructor Policies: Students may email me at fontenotco@lamarpa.edu. I will respond as soon as possible. To discuss grades, extra credit, etc., you must schedule an office visit for advising. Please refer to office hours listed above. Attendance Policy: Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. You will receive one free absence before your absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three late/early departures = one absence. Excused absences will be considered on a case-by-case basis. TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE MISSED CLASS with an explanation. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. Attendance is tracked by attending faculty at each class meeting. 5 unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Policy: Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. You will receive one free absence before your absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three late/early departures = one absence. Excused absences will be considered on a case-by-case basis. TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE MISSED CLASS with an explanation. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. Attendance is tracked by attending faculty at each class meeting. 5 unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.
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.