Syllabus:  Applied Instrumental

MUP 141-441 Flute, 142-442 Oboe, 143-443 Clarinet, 144-444 Bassoon, 145-445 Saxophone, 151-451 Horn, 152-452 Trumpet, 153-453 Trombone, 154-454 Euphonium, 155-455 Tuba,
161-461- Percussion, 175-475 Guitar 

Goals and Objectives:

1. To enable the instrumental  student to be acquainted with a logical and balanced knowledge of the study of their instrument.

2. To develop their skills as performers in solo and ensemble repertoire.

Attendance Policy:

Attendance to each lesson is mandatory with the exception of illness. In such cases, the instructor  will be called prior to the scheduled lesson.

 Grading:

The assigning of grades in applied music is, to a great extent, a subjective decision based on the teacher’s view of the student’s growth.  There must be a careful weighting of the quantity and quality of the students work throughout the semester.  The overall grade for each semester is based on the following:

 I.  Weekly preparation - Each lesson will be graded.  The student may check     his/her progress at any time.  The student is encouraged to do so.

 II. Recital and Studio Class Performanc

A.  Maturation and control of performance
B.  Quality of performance
C.  Required to be at peers recitals specified by instructor and strongly encouraged to attend others

 III. Final Jury Examination

1. Repertory performed
2. Technique demonstrated

             The degree plan in which the student is  enrolled does not alter the perception of  their performance goals.  Each student will be expected to develop his or her performance skills to the greatest potential.

 

Textbooks/supplies:

             Each student will vary on supplies at the discretion of the instructor.

 

Students with disabilities:

             “It is the policy of the University of Montevallo to afford equal opportunity in education to qualified students.  If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting course requirements, contact the instructor immediately to file a student disability statement and to develop an accommodation plan.  Course requirements will not be waived but reasonable accommodations will be developed to assist you in meeting the requirements.  You are expected to work with the instructor and the Office of Student Support Services to develop and implement a reasonable accommodation plan.”  It is the students responsibility to inform the instructor of any special needs as soon as possible after class registration.

Specific requirements for the degrees of BM with concentration in performance, BM with concentration in education, and BA in Instrumental Music:

 

The criteria grading are many, including the demonstration of clear, consistent progress by the student over the course of the semester.  As a guide, here are some further criteria for grading:

 

I.        Bachelor of Music – Performance

A.   A student must perform in recital class at least once during their first year, at least twice during their second year, at least twice in their third year, and at least once during their fourth year.

B.     To earn a grade of A, the student should:

•   Learn a minimum of 8 etudes or caprices for a given semester

•  Learn a minimum of 4 solo works including a solo concerto in a semester

•  Attend all scheduled lessons in a semester

• Attend all scheduled studio classes

•  Perform satisfactorily in a chamber music ensemble

•  Fulfill all performance requirements for a given semester

•  Perform a satisfactory jury at the end of the semester

 II.                Bachelor of Music – Music Education

A.   A student must perform in recital class at least once during their second year, at least twice in their third year, and at least once during their fourth year.

B.     To earn a grade of A, the student should:

• Learn a minimum of 6 etudes or caprices for a given semester

• Learn a minimum of 2 solo works including a solo concerto in a semester

• Attend all scheduled lessons in a semester

• Attend all studio classes

• Perform satisfactorily in a chamber music ensemble

• Fulfill all performance requirements for a given semester

• Perform a satisfactory jury at the end of the semester

III.             Bachelor of Arts

A.  To earn a grade of A, the student should:

• Learn a minimum of 4 etudes or caprices for a given semester

• Learn a minimum of 2 solo works in a semester

• Attend all scheduled lessons in a semester

• Attend all studio classes

• Perform satisfactorily in a chamber music ensemble

• Fulfill all performance requirements for a given semester

• Perform a satisfactory jury at the end of the semester

II.  Jury Requirements

 

• A student must perform a jury examination at the end of each semester in which he/she is enrolled for credit in applied music.  An exception may be made during semesters in which the student has passed a pre-recital jury.  The studio teacher may only grant this exception.

• The jury committee will consist of the instrumental faculty

• Each exam will be at least ten minutes in length.  The studio teacher of record may require additional time.
• Specific content for jury examinations will be flexible while directly reflecting the student’s work and progress during the foregoing semester.  The studio teacher of record will dictate the materials required of each student.

Sophomore Qualifying  Examination

The purpose of the Sophomore Qualifying Examination is to demonstrate the appropriate use of skills and techniques necessary to the performer on his chosen instrument.  It should also serve as an indicator of progress towards the eventual successful completion of the junior and senior recital(s) [where applicable].  In addition to those skills relative to the successful performance of a public recital all designated professional skills relative to the student’s chosen discipline should also be demonstrated.

A.      General requirements

 

• A student must perform a Sophomore Qualifying Examination at the end four (4) semesters of applied study in which a passing grade has been achieved, or at a point specified by the studio teacher. This is typically administered during the second semester of the Sophomore year.
• No student may continue a program of study into 300 level applied lessons without successful completion of the Sophomore Qualifying Examination.  Exceptions (with special circumstances) may be made only with express, written consent from both the academic advisor and studio teacher.

• The instrumental faculty will jury the examination; minimum of three members must be present.

• The student must receive a satisfactory in all of the musical elements categories such as preparation, tone, technical facility, dynamics, intonation, rhythm and phrasing as indicated on the examination sheet.
• 100 percent of scale requirement (see specifics for each degree program). Other scales and or scale patterns may be required at the discretion of the individual instructors of each area (amount of octaves and other patterns).  Music majors will be required to do all major and all forms of the minor scale and arpeggios for the jury.  Music minors will be required to do all majors and at least one form of the minor scale and arpeggio as indicated by the individual studio teacher.
• If any portion of the examination does not meet full requirements, the student must re-take the entire examination the following semester.  The student will remain in the current level of study and will not advance into upper division study.

A.     Specific Requirements 

1.      The Sophomore Qualifying Examination will be at least 20 minutes in length

2.      Minimum content requirements for each degree program will be as follows:       

 

Bachelor of Arts:

III.  Scheduling 

 

 B.  Pre-Recital Jury

• Two weeks before the recital, the student will perform the program before a faculty committee.  The committee may pass, postpone, or cancel the recital.  If the committee does not pass the student’s recital on the third attempt in one semester, then the student must wait until the following semester before attempting to pass again.
• It is the student’s responsibility to set up the pre-recital jury time with the accompanist and the instrumental faculty committee. 
• Upon completion of the pre-recital jury, the committee will place documentation in the student’s permanent file.
• The program must be approved by the instructor and turned in to the Music Department Office at least one week prior to the recital.

 C.  Junior Recital 
1.  Bachelor of Music - Performance

• The recital will last at least 45-50 minutes and will consist of at least three different styles of music.
• Rehearsal time outside of the weekly lesson is expected and is the student’s responsibility.
• Scheduling of recital and dress rehearsal dates is the student’s responsibility and should be made in the spring of the sophomore year with the approval of the instructor.
• Two weeks before the recital, the student will perform the program before a faculty jury.  The jury may pass, postpone, or cancel the recital.  If the jury does not pass the student’s recital on the third attempt in one semester, then the student must wait until the following semester before attempting to pass again.
• The program must be approved by the instructor and turned in to the Music Department Office at least one week prior to the recital.

D.  Senior Recital

1.  Bachelor of Music Education

• The recital will last at least 25-30 minutes and consist of two different styles of music.
• Rehearsal time outside of the weekly lesson is expected and is the student’s responsibility.
• Scheduling of recital and dress rehearsal dates is the student’s responsibility and should be made in the spring of the sophomore year with the approval of the instructor.
• Two weeks before the recital, the student will perform the program before a faculty jury.  The jury may pass, postpone, or cancel the recital.  If the jury does not pass the student’s recital on the third attempt in one semester, and then the student must wait until the following semester before attempting to pass again.
• The program must be approved by the instructor and turned in to the Music Department Office at least one week prior to the recital.

2.  Bachelor of Music - Performance

• The recital will last at least 45-55 minutes and consist of four different styles of music. 
• Rehearsal time outside of the weekly lesson is expected and is the student’s responsibility.
• Scheduling of recital and dress rehearsal dates is the student’s responsibility and should be made in the spring of the sophomore year with the approval of the instructor.

V.                V. Required Materials

 A.  Music

1.      The acquisition of assigned materials is the responsibility of the student.

2.      Failure to acquire assigned materials within a reasonable time will be considered ground for failure in the course.

B. Other