Independent Study Elective Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MUAP-1187-006 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.

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; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hrs practice)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki

Suzuki Guitar Volume 1

Supplies

CD for Volume 1 of selected instrument above

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

Pencils

Instrument available through instructor on first day or class, or student may supply own.

Appropria

Student Performance

Display an understanding of the Suzuki philosophy of teaching/learning

Identify basic teaching techniques of the Suzuki Method

Produce, on the guitar, a good tone

Present, on the guitar, good posture

Play, on the guitar, through most pieces in Volume 1 of Suzuki School

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

Grading Criteria

Daily and final grades will be based on the following point scale:

A:  90-100

B:  80-89

C:  70-79

D:  60-69

F:  Below 60

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:  Grade is based on attendance, attitude, and practice; not on performance ability. 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 with the final paper grade to determine the final grade.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:  Each student will perform individually and in groups throughout the semester.  A one to three page paper is required expressing the student’s thoughts on Suzuki’s book Nurtured by Love.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS:  Each student will perform individually and in a group on the final class.  

Attendance

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

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 when not in use by college faculty.