Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Department of Music

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Syllabus: Applied Clarinet
MUP 143, 146, 243, 343, 443, 543
Applied Saxophone
MUP 145, 146, 245, 345, 445, 545

Goals and Objectives:

  1. To enable the clarinet/saxophone 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.

Instructor:                 Dr. Lori Ardovino

Office Hours:           See door for times or by appointment

                                    (205) 665-6672

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 your work throughout the semester. The overall grade for each semester is based on the following:

  1. Weekly preparation - Each lesson will be graded. You may check your progress at any time. I encourage you to do so if you are in doubt.

    1. Quality of preparation

    2. Consistency in preparation

    3. Consistency in progress

    4. Literature and technical material covered

    5. Attitude toward playing

  2. Recital and Studio Class Performance

    1. Maturation and control of performance

    2. Quality of performance
    3. Required to be at peers recitals specified by instructor and strongly encouraged to attend others

  3. Mid semester and final scale jury - see handout

  4. Final Jury Examination

    1. Repertory performed
    2. Technique demonstrated
     The degree plan in which you are enrolled does not alter the perception of your 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.