MUS124: Applied Violin Fall 2014

Instructor Name: Dr. Casey McGrath

Email Address: cmcgrath@jjc.edu

Office Hours: TBD

Course Description: Private violin instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for sixteen weeks, commensurate with the student’s ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early entry permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform on a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Students enrolling in MUS 123 for the first time are required to audition for placement.

IAI number: none

Credit and Contact Hours * Credit Hours .5

Prerequisites: Students must audition for acceptance into Music 123

Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials

Required Textbooks/Reading list * Varies per student

Other resources utilized *Notebook, metronome, tuner !

Methods of Instruction: Lecture Laboratory !Student Learning Outcomes * All applied string students are expected to comprehend and display:

basic technical facility (left hand position, bow hold, proper posture) correct rhythm/counting dynamic contrast progressing ability to center and maintain accurate pitch prepared etudes and studies production studies with metronome scales and arpeggios appropriate to one’s level mastery of assigned repertoire appropriate for one’s level

General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues. Students will demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically.

Graded Assignments and Policies The final grade is completely subjective and is based upon the STUDENT’S EFFORT AND WEEKLY PROGRESS, RECITAL PERFORMANCES, and the JURY EXAMINATION. All grades will be managed through iCampus.

Grading Scale A = 90-100%#B = 80-89%#C = 70-79%#D = 60-69%#F = 0-59%#!Classroom Policies and Procedures General Information RECITAL ATTENDANCE:All students enrolled in Music 123 will be required to fulfill the recital attendance policy as outlined in the Music Handbook. Music Majors and Non-Music Majors have separate guidelines to follow. These requirements will be given out at the beginning the each semester.

ACCOMPANIST POLICY:

Students are responsible for securing and paying an accompanist, if required, for each recital or jury performance. Accompanists will be required to provide a minimum of two half-hour rehearsals plus the performance for a fee not to exceed $25 per recital or jury performance.

A. Attendance Policy Attendance Policy Be on time. A student who cannot come for a scheduled lesson is required to notify the teacher at least twenty-four hours before the beginning of the lesson.

B. Make-up Policy except for illness immediately prior to a lesson, the student will forfeit the right to a make-up lesson. Students absent without excuse from more than three lessons during a semester in any one applied music course will be failed in that course. Serious illness or death in the family is the only valid excuses for missing a lesson. Time missed due to tardiness will not be made up. Lessons missed by the teacher will be made up at the mutual convenience of the student and teacher. There are no make-up lessons the last two weeks of the semester.

C. Extra-credit Policy: None.

D. Final Exam Information: The Final exam is a performance at for the Jury of Music Faculty. Students will sign up for a time for their Jury. The final exam will be administered during Finals Week.

E. Academic Honor Code The objective of the academic honor code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in which all students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and recognize the importance of being accountable for one’s academic behavior. It is expected that students in this course will maintain the highest standards of intellectual honesty. Anyone involved in dishonesty, i.e. plagiarism, granting or receiving assistance on quizzes, exams, and written assignments, and falsifying class attendance lists will receive a failing grade in the course. (See college catalog and/or student handbook for further information on academic misconduct.)

F. College Statement about grades of “F” and withdrawal from class.

Students may withdraw from a course by processing an add/drop form during regular office hours through the Registration and Records Office at Main Campus or Romeoville Campus, or by phone at 815-744-2200. Please note the withdrawal dates listed on your bill or student schedule. Every course has its own withdrawal date. Failure to withdraw properly may result in a failing grade of “F” in the course.

At any time prior to the deadline dates established, an instructor may withdraw a student from class because of poor attendance, poor academic performance or inappropriate academic behavior, such as, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism.

G. Intellectual Property

Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It is a widely accepted practice to use student work as part of the college’s internal self-evaluation, assessment procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning and in promoting programs and recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to be used in this manner, please inform the instructor.

A. Student Code of ConductEach student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as stated in the college catalog.

B. Sexual HarassmentJoliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all members respect and trust each other. In a community in which persons respect and trust each other, there is no place for sexual harassment. JJC has a strong policy prohibiting the sexual harassment of one member of the college community by another. See Catalog or Student Handbook.

C. Student Support http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/pages/default.aspx

a. Disability Services: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/disability-services/Pages/default.aspx. Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If you need disability-related accommodations, specialized tutoring, or assistive technology in this class, if you have emergency medical information you wish to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately. Please see me privately after class or at my office. New students should request accommodations and support by scheduling an appointment with the Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office, Campus Center 1125, (815) 280-2230.

b. Tutoring: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students

c. Counseling and Advising: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/counseling-advising

d. Academic Resources: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/academic-resources

e. Support Programs: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/support-programs-services

f. Technology Support: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/Pages/technology-support.aspx

D. Safety Students with an impaired ability to concentrate may jeopardize safety in this classroom for themselves, their classmates and their instructor. If your ability to concentrate is impaired you should discuss this matter with your instructor prior to operating equipment or performing a laboratory procedure. Students are responsible for reporting to their instructor any condition that would impair the ability to concentrate. Failure to notify your instructor of this issue may be a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Topical Outline

Weeks 1-16 All of the aspects of string instrument performance are accomplished through assigned production studies, etudes and solos as determined by individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. The assigned materials will be based on specific goals outlined by the instructor and discussed with the student as means to qualify his or her progress throughout the semester.

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