Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: MUSP-1227- Section: 1 Applied Commercial Music - Voice

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez
E-mail	canedoba@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6547
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 138 Hours: Office 126, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9 AM to 11 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM to 12 PM.
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	Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. The student will perform with improved vocal technique while displaying a proficient understanding of vocal health and proper use (PSLO 1 and 2). 2. The student will develop careful attention to detail - correct notes, rhythms, dynamics, and articulation. (PSLO 1 and 2). 3. The student will pay attention to appropriate style, phrasing, tone production, and interpretive nuances. (PSLO 1 and 2). 4. The student will master three to five memorized pieces. (PSLO 1 and 2). 5. The student will exhibit proper practice methods, focusing on refined posture, proper breathing, and efficient use of the musculoskeletal system. ( PSLO 1 and 2.) 6. The student will perform in a jury and/or recital, individual and/or, ensemble (PSLO 2 and 4). 7. The student will perform a variety of music literature, including at least one foreign language piece. (PSLO 2). 8. The student will demonstrate basic proficiency in diction and articulation appropriate to the level of study. (PSLO 1 and 2). 9. The student will memorize multiple songs, arias, and/or ensembles appropriate to private voice study. (PSLO 1, 2, and 4). 10. The student will demonstrate performing skills of a variety of basic to intermediate literature in a jury or other venue as assigned. (PSLO 2, 4). 11. The student will demonstrate basic to intermediate musicality through expressive singing (PSLO 2). 12. The student will perform music from various cultures and historical periods. (PSLO 2 and 5). 13. The student will demonstrate basic ethical professionalism with lesson attendance, rehearsals, and performances( PSLO 4 and 6).
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. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. * 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	1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in vocal technique music from commercial, classical, and broadway repertoire. (PSLO 2) 2. Students will develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills. (PSLO 2,3,4,5) 3. Students will present a juried performance for faculty. In lieu of juries, the student will present a video that demonstrates the students' vocal development during the semester. (PSLO 2,3,4,5) 4. Students will demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material related to vocal technique and repertoire; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 1)
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. Printed sheet music, and karaoke recordings of songs and arias that could be found online, for free or at an affordable price at libraries, and books stores. The repertoire(sheet music + karaoke) of each individual student for voice lessons has to be approved by the voice instructor.
Lecture Topics Outline	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must contact me to make an appointment and come to my office, in person.
Major Assignments Schedule	1. Weekly assignments. 2. Midterm may be a combination of written, oral, and performance. 3. The final exam is either a private performance with the voice instructor or an open performance with juries. Your final presentation should include at least three (3) songs that must be memorized and ready to perform from the repertoire of commercial music assigned by the instructor during the semester. The final exam and jury recital: the student, upon the instructor's agreement, will choose to perform with (1) a karaoke track, (2) accompany themselves, (3) have an accompanist, or (4) sing with a full band.
Final Exam Date	May 5, 2022 - 10:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2022 - 2:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Weekly Lessons 55% - You will be given a grade for each weekly lesson. At the end of the semester, the combined average of these grades will comprise 55% of your semester grade. Mid-Term Performance, Written Exam, and Memorization of all your repertoire for the semester will comprise 20% of your semester grade. Final Exam 25%
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 contact me to make an appointment and come to my office, in person.
Attendance Policy	There are about 16 weeks every semester; students are expected to attend at least 14 lessons per semester. This is a credit course that is required to meet 4 hours per week - one hour with your applied faculty plus three additional hours, exclusive of course preparation by the student. Attendance is expected at all scheduled lessons. Missed lessons will be made up at the discretion of the instructor and will only be considered if prior notice of missing the lesson was given. 5 absences will make you fail this course.
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.