Chamber Music Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course Information

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Course

MUEN-1132-001 Chamber Music

Prerequisites

Course Description

Study and perform chamber music literature for small performing groups.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

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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• 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; 3 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Music appropriate to the level of the particular student will be assigned at the first lesson or as needed throughout the semester.

Supplies

\ Assignment notebook (spiral or 3 ring binder of any size)

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\ Pencils

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\ Music as assigned by instructor

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\ Recording device (optional)

Student Performance

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:\

 

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1.         Play pieces in several different keys and time signatures.\

 

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2.         Understand tempo markings.\

 

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3.         Understand dynamics markings.\

 

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4.         Work musical pieces to performance level.\

 

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1.         Play pieces in several different keys and time signatures.\

 

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2.         Understand tempo markings.\

 

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3.         Understand dynamics markings.\

 

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4.         Work musical pieces to performance level.\

 

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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Students are expected to practice at least 30 minutes per day, for a total of 3 to 5 hours weekly.

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\ For 60 minute elective:

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\ Students are expected to practice at least 60 minutes per day, for a total of 6 to 10 hours weekly.

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\ For music majors in their major area:

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\ Students are expected to practice 10 to 15 hours per week, divided equally among the days of the week.

Grading Criteria

\ Attendance                   20%

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\ Weekly Progress        40%

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\ Semester Progress   40%

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.\

 

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Calendar

Additional Information

\ Practice rooms are available, located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.

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\ Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf