Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: MUEN-1251 (Section: 1, CRN: 10535)
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 As posted weekly next to the office door.
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 Binder, Music and Pencil
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes
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. Musical
2. Madison's Music
Major Assignments Schedule Recital - April 11, 2023 1:30pm and 7:00pm
Musical - April 20-23, 2023
                   April 20 - 1:30pm
                   April 21 - TBD
                   April 22 - 7:00pm
                   April 23 - 2:00pm
Madison's Finale Show - May 4, 2023, 7:00pm (Most of the day set-up and sound check)
Final Exam Date May 10, 2023 - 2:30 PM   Through  May 10, 2023 - 4:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 40% - Performances
50% - Attendance and preparation for rehearsals
10% - Other
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. 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.
2. Every person is vitally important every day. Please stay healthy and able to attend each rehearsal. In addition be sure to schedule events around the rehearsal schedule.
3. Be sure to have your binder with all needed music and a pencil in each rehearsal.
Attendance Policy 1. You are each so very important to what we do. So, it is invaluable that you are present each time we meet. When something, out of your control, happens, please be sure to let me know ahead of time.
2. After the third absence, excused or unexcused, we will have to re-evaluate what you can do as part of the ensemble. This will be reflected in your grade. A lower grade will occur if your part has to be reduced due to absences.
3. Do not be tardy.
Additional Information Recital Dress Rehearsal - April 10, 2023 5:30pm
Musical (outside of class) rehearsals:(mostly evenings)
                March 3 (dinner provided)
                April 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
March 23-April 14 - Potential performances at high schools. (mostly daytime)
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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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