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MUAP-2208-001 Viola Major
Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent
One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum 10 hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their major area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship and extensive repertoire from contrasting historical periods.
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Practice rooms are available, located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.
Recital Attendance serves as weekly lab for this section; additional studio meeting times are at the discretion of the instructor.
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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
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(2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 10 hr practice)
On Campus Course
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, but should include:
MUAP-1207/1208: Three works of contrasting style, including one substantial solo work.
MUAP-2207/2208: Three works of contrasting style, including one unaccompanied Bach and one etude/caprice.
Technical study materials may include but are not be limited to:
Barbara Barber Scales for Advanced Violists
Mazas Etudes Especiales
Kreutzer 42 Studies for Viola
Schradieck School of Violin Technics Book 1 for Viola
Sevcik op. 8
Assignment notebook (spiral or 3 ring binder of any size)
Pencils
Music as assigned by instructor
Metronome
Tuner
Recording device
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.
The following fundamentals will be covered:
* Scales and arpeggios: all viola students are expected to memorize 3-octave major and minor scales from the first semester of study and be able to perform all scales by the fourth semester of study.
* Technical studies and etudes as assigned, focusing on positions and shifting, bowing styles, agility and strength of left hand, development of sound (vibrato and dynamic control), and double stops.
* Standard Repertoire from all periods of music, developing musicianship (appropriate stylistic approach to each piece), beauty of tone, accuracy of rhythm, accuracy in intonation, and technique.
* Approaching the instrument in a way that is as relaxed and tension-free as possible, reducing the risk of injury.
Every student is unique in his or her technical and artistic development. Exact program will be tailored for each student in order to maximize his or her progress. At the end of the freshman year, the jury for all music major students will include a continuation exam to determine if the student will be allowed to enroll in a sophomore level major course.
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Keep a notebook of assignments, notes, and practice goals.
Students are expected to practice 10 to 15 hours per week, divided equally among the days of the week.
Students should prioritize practice and learn how to schedule practice time, organize practice sessions, and self-direct improvement plans.
Students should be prepared and warmed up for each lesson. Lack of preparation for each lesson will have a negative effect on the applied grade.
Record lessons or take good notes.
Know each foreign term in assigned pieces, and study accompaniments.
Music majors will perform in Recital Attendance class.
Music majors must perform a jury at the end of each semester of three to five memorized pieces from the literature studied, plus scales and technical studies, using the following guidelines:
The student is responsible for securing piano accompaniment and delivering accompaniment parts to the accompanist for any performances and jury. This should be done at least 4 weeks prior to jury, and as soon as possible for any other scheduled performances. Talk to Mrs. Nies about this.
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)
Weekly listening assignments will also be submitted in Blackboard and evaluated by the assignment rubric. Weekly recording assignments will also be submitted in Blackboard.
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.
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.
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.
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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