Concert Band Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Music Building 312

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

MUEN-1121-001 Concert Band

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor consent and audition

Course Description

Ensemble studying and performing literature for wind ensemble and concert band.

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Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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Student information sheets:

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ Practice of Harmony, The (5th Edition) [Spiral-bound]

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The student will gain rational knowledge of music through the study of musical literature from the common practice period. This study will prepare the student for a successful career in music.  After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

1.             Know musical notation including scales, tonality, key or mode.

2.             Recognize intervals, triads in root position and inversions.

3.             Know brief history of style periods.

4.             Know instrument transposition.

5.             Know melodic organization and how to analyze.

6.             Know basic chord progressions.

7.             Know basic improvision skills.

8.             Know harmonic rhythm, structure, and sound texture.

Each student will be competent on all learning outcomes.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Any behavior which dissrupts other studentsor instructor will not be tollerated. The teacher has the right to remove any student from class.

Grading Criteria

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\ Based on several chapter test, orchestration assignment, semester project and final comprehensive test.  Each exam will be worth 100 points.  Final grade will be based on the following scale:

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\ A=90-100%

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\ B=80-89%

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\ C=70-79%

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\ D=60-69%

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\ F=Below 60%

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\ REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:

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\  Written exams, performance of orchestration piece and performance of special project.

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\ Each student is resposible to makeup any missed work.

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Each class builds on the material covered in the previous classes.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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Calendar

\ Quizzes, Midterm, Projects, Final

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Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM