Chamber Orchestra Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUEN-1128-001 Chamber Orchestra

Prerequisites

Course Description

Perform chamber orchestra literature.

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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; 3 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

None

Supplies

***NOTE*** This syllabus is also used for MUEN-2127

Please have all equipment (i.e. mutes, rosin, etc) necessary for a productive and efficient rehearsal.  Also, always have your music (d

Student Performance

Objectives

1. Rehearse and perform chamber literature

2. Improve ensemble playing skills

3. Prepare students for auditioning and performing successes beyond Amarillo College

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

Preparation 

In order for the ensemble to present optimal performances, it is imperative that each member be prepared for each rehearsal.  Take time to practice difficult passages outside of rehearsal.  Please remember that rehearsals are not indivdual practice time. 

Grading Criteria

This is a participation based course as reflected in the attendance and preparation policies.  Additional rehearsals are a requirement of this course.  Please check the Course Calender for those dates.  At any point in the semester a student may be given a performance assessment.  This will require the student to perform excerpts from the current repertoire for the conductor during a mutually agreed upon time.  The prerformance assessment will then account for 50% of the student's semester grade. 

Attendance

It is expected that every member be at every rehearsal.  Recurrent tardiness will result in the lowering of one's grade.  Do what is necessary to be on time.   Any foreseen absences must be communicated and cleared with the conductor in advance to be considered excused.  Absences may be excused in the case of an emergency or illness.  Any unexcused absences from regular rehearsals will result in the lowering of one's grade.  Missing a dress rehearsal or performance will result in failure of the course.

Calendar

Additional Information

Attire 

Men - Black Tuxedo, White Tuxedo Shirt, Black Tie and Black Cummerbund or Vest, Black Socks and Black Shoes

Women - Black Dress, Skirt (full length) or Pants, Black Blouse (3/4 or full length sleeves), Black Closed-toe Shoes

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

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