Flute Elective Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Instructor Information

Phone

Office Location

311

Office Hours

9:00am - 12:30pm

Course Information

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Recording Policy

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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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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Course

MUAP-1117-001 Flute 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 ResourcesStudent 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:

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:

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

Student information sheets:

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

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

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

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. 

Solo study materials will vary.

Technical study materials may include but are not be limited to:

Walfrid Kujala - Vade Mecum 2nd Edition 

Taffanel and Gaubert - 17 Daily Exercises 

Moyse - Gammes et Arpegges 

Books: 

Daniel Coyle - The Little Book of Talent 

Angelita Floyd - The Gilbert Legacy 

Supplies

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

Pencils

Music as assigned by instructor

Recording device* 

* All lessons must be recorded and transcribed for the next week 

Guidelines for transcriptions: 

You DO NOT have to type every word that was said in the lesson. Rather, pick out important bits of information and put them into a bullet-point format. You may hand write or type the transcription. The transcription is due by the next lesson (although the sooner you complete the task the more beneficial it is for you!) Feel free to email me your transcription if you have completed it before your next lesson or turn it in at the beginning of each lesson if you have hand written the assignment. 

Student Performance

The student will show a continuous, steady improvement in the mastery of technical and musical skills.  Various technical problems will be addressed according to the individual needs of the student.  Repertoire from the major periods of music will be studied.  At the end of the semester, the student will perform a music jury for the entire music faculty as a final examination, which will include several repertoire pieces as well as scales and other technical exercises. 

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 10 to 15 hours per week, divided equally among the days of the week. 

Grading Criteria

Each weekly lesson will be graded, according to improvement and effort shown on weekly assignments. Students are expected to practice for 10 to 15 hours per week, divided evenly among the days of the week. Weekly grades will be based on the following criteria:

A - Entire assignment learned and presented in a polished manner

B - Assignment learned, with a few problems

C - Assignment attempted, with many difficulties

D - Poorly prepared lesson, with little outside practice demonstrated

F - Very poorly prepared lesson, with no outside practice demonstrated; or absent from lesson without prior notification (one unexcused absence is allowed)

A final playing exam, consisting of at least 3 prepared and memorized pieces learned throughout the semester, as well as representative scales from the semester of study, will be performed for the entire music faculty as a "music jury". This performance will receive a composite letter grade. The final grade for the course will be determined by averaging all weekly grades, which will be worth 75% of the total grade, and the jury grade, worth 25% of the final grade.

Attendance

 Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. In case of absence, the student must contact the instructor prior to the scheduled lesson time to set up a makeup lesson time, at the instructor's discretion. One unexcused absence will be allowed, without affecting final grade. The second unexcused absence will be recorded as an "F" in the gradebook. Three unexcused absences will result in an "F" for the final grade. 

Calendar

 

The student should contact the instructor prior to the first week of the semester to determine the time for the weekly lesson.  This can be done by e-mailing the instructor (seek link at top of this syllabus), or by calling the Music Department Office (371-5340) for the instructor’s contact information.

First lesson:  Meet with instructor; determine individual goals for semester, choose music, and receive first practice assignment.

Second lesson:  Prepare the given assignment, and bring all required materials to lesson.

Third and subsequent lessons:  Each upcoming week's assignment will be determined by the progress demonstrated during the previous week's lesson.

12th week of school:  Student must secure AC staff or personal accompanist for jury performance, and schedule pre-recital hearing of pieces with accompanist and instructor.

14th week of school:  All music for the jury examination must be memorized.

Monday of final exams week:  Individual music jury will be performed for the entire music faculty, in the Concert Hall.  Sign-up for time slots of 10 minutes per student will begin during the 14th week of school, in the Music Department Office, Room 302. 

Additional Information

Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at: atumiah@actx.edu 

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

Syllabus Created on:

08/21/18 8:19 AM

Last Edited on:

08/21/18 8:19 AM