Concert Choir Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Steven Weber (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715344Office Location
Music Building 306Office Hours
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
MUEN-2142-001 Concert Choir
Prerequisites
Course Description
Literature includes selections from all periods.
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.
\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 \
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/ \
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 \
- 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 \
- Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/ \
Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(1 sem hr; 5 studio)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ No texts are required
Supplies
\ 1. MUSIC - All music will be provided by Amarillo College. You will be held financially responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen music . DON`T LOSE IT!!!!!!!! If you forget your music for rehearsal, DO NOT TAKE SOMEONE ELSE`S MU
Student Performance
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After completion of the semester, the student will:
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\ 1. Learn vocal fundamentals and improve their singing through increasing vocal flexibility.
\\ 2. Learn the listening skills required for choral blend and balance.
\\ 3. Increased their knowledge of choral history and style.
\\ 4. Learn fundamentals of music theory and its application to choral singing
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5. Meet new people and experience a bond of friendship with each other.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog 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
\ 1. You must have a positive attitude!!!!!
\\ 2. Your cell phones and similar electronic devices must be turned off.
\\ 3. You may not leave during a rehearsal unless you have the professors approval.
\\ 4. You must refrain from talking during rehearsal, unless you have a musical question.
\\ 5. You must pay attention to instruction given to other voice parts that may apply to your part.
\\ 6. You must bring a pencil to every rehearsal to mark your music with appropriate directions.
\\ 7. You must be willing to work as a team to fulfill any goals.
Grading Criteria
1. Concerts/Performances are equivalent to required examinations - NO EXCUSES WILL BE PERMITTED FOR MISSING A CONCERT, with the exception of family tragedy or emergency. A grade of "F" will be given for missing a concert and a dress rehearsal for a concert. If you are extremely ill, you are required to call the instructor before the concert. Not showing up for a concert without any prior notification will result in a failing grade. Please be responsible, we must depend on each other for our success as a group.
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2. Class Attendance - Your grade will drop one letter grade for every THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. One absence will be counted for every two times you are late for rehearsal.
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3. You may be asked to sing your part in class for a grade. These grades are determined by the following criteria:
\ \A= part sung perfectly, or with few minor mistakes
\ \B= part sung with two to five major mistakes
\ \C= part sung with more than five major mistakes
\ \D= making a significant amount of mistakes
\ \F= failure to finish the example, or simply not knowing the part
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FINAL EXAMINATIONS: There are no final written examinations. As stated above, all performances are considered examinations.
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Grading schema is consistent with Blackboard, (i.e., 89.5-100=A, 79.5-89.4=B, etc.) The professor will notify students when missing rehearsals result in lowering grades.
Attendance
\ ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
\\ 1. You are expected to attend every rehearsal, unless you have been excused by Dr. Weber prior to the rehearsal.
\\ 2. You are required to participate in every concert and dress rehearsal for a concert.
\\ 3. You are required to contact Dr. Weber when you miss a rehearsal due to illness before the rehearsal. Other excuses must be in writing/texting, and excuses will be accepted by the discretion of the instructor.
Calendar
\ Provided in class
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Additional Information
\ Audition with the instructor is required as a prerequisite of this class. Concert Choir has a facebook page.
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\\ Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:
\\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf
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