Independent Study Elective Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MUAP-1187-003 Independent Study Elective

Prerequisites

Course Description

One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

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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.

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hrs practice)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Basic Techniques of Conducting, Kenneth H. Phillips, 1997.    Supplementary texts provided by the professor as needed.

Supplies

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Student Performance

\ 1. Students must practice each week.

\ 2. Students must demonstrate conducting improvement each week.

\ 3. Students will learn fundamental techniques of conducting as it applies to motor skills.

\ 4. Students will improve their knowledge of the art of conducting and miming musical expression.

\ 5. Students will learn differences of conducting with a baton.

\ 6. Students will learn basics of score study and preparation.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to come to every lesson, be on time, practice what is assigned each week, and to make their best effort to improve their conducting.

Grading Criteria

\ Students will be given a letter grade each week based on their performance and improvement from the previous week.   The letter grades will be averaged to determine the final grade.

Attendance

\ 1. These are private lessons.   Therefore, attendance each week is mandatory.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Conducting technique is best learned in front of an ensemble.   Students may create their own practice ensemble or might have opportunity to conduct one of the college ensembles as part of the class.