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MUEN 1122 – Falcon Flock
MUEN 1123 – Chamber Ensembles
Credit Hours: 1
Spring Semester 2007
Website: www.utpb.edu/music/index.html

Prerequisites: none
Location of classes: TBD
Time:
MUEN 1122 – Falcon Flock: F 5-6:30pm
MUEN 1123 – Chamber Ensembles: TBD
Faculty:
Lead Faculty: Dr. Dan Keast; MB 4146; Office phone: 552-4292; FAX: 552-3280
E-mail (most effective): keast_d@utpb.edu
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am to 1pm or by appointment.

Course Description:
MUEN 1122 – Falcon Flock: Provides experience in instrumental performance and repertory. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.
MUEN 1123 – Chamber Ensembles: Provides experience in instrumental performance and repertory. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit.

Text and Required Materials:
MUEN 1122 – Falcon Flock: No text required to buy. Music is currently supplied to students by the music program. Music will be issued to students and must be returned for credit. Replacement costs will be charged ($5.00 minimum per piece). A Black three-ring binder is also supplied by the music program. The binder should be returned at the end of the semester for credit. Replacement costs will be charged ($5.00). Concert dress – supplied shirt with blue jeans and tennis shoes.
MUEN 1123–Chamber Ensembles: No text required to buy. Music is currently supplied to students by the music program. Music will be issued to students and must be returned for credit. Replacement costs will be charged ($5.00 minimum per piece). Concert dress - Men: Black tuxedo (no short jackets or tails), white shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black dress shoes. Women: Black, very dressy-formal, mid-calf, short sleeves, modest neckline. Black shoes with low heel.

Final Grade: The student’s grade will be based on an evaluation of his/her effort, improvement, musicality, mastery of skills in performance as well as the quantity of work accomplished, attendance to rehearsals and performances, quality of preparation, and quality of the performance.

Goals:
1. To provide and advanced ensemble capable of performing the best literature for small ensemble, both sacred and secular.
2. To provide an environment for vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble.
3. To provide opportunities to learn about music; its development, construction and expression.
4. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and cultural styles within Western traditions.
5. To increase awareness of how music is unique in its expressive and communicative nature, particularly non-verbal aspects.
6. To assist awareness in personal expression of faith, through text, sonority and other musical elements.
7. To provide a place of belonging, a sense of unity, and a source of fellowship for students.
8. To engage artistic culture at the highest levels of complexity and competence.
9. The ensemble contributes to the campus and general communities through artistic and spiritual expression.
10. To have FUN!
Grading:
99-100% A+ 77-79% C+
92- 98% A 72-76% C
90- 91% A- 70-71% C-
87- 89% B+ 60-69% D
82- 86% B below 60% F
80- 81% B- Incompletes are highly discouraged and rare.

Class Attendance: Attendance is of the utmost importance. Schedule appointments, etc. at other times, and do homework for other classes at times other than ensembles. Most work is done in class, so all members must attend. Sectionals and individual practice are also required. Absences will affect your grade.

Rehearsal Policies: Efficient rehearsals are essential. Focus is expected at all times. Ensemble members are responsible for all material and information covered in rehearsal. To accomplish this, a few simple principles must be followed:
1. Excellent attendance is expected.
2. Punctuality is expected.
3. All cell phones, pagers, beepers, watches, etc. must be inactivated. No phone calls
during rehearsal.
4. Every member must have his/her OWN music present at all rehearsals.
5. Every member must be equipped with a pencil and make judicious markings.
- A direction or instruction (such as breath, phrasing, diction, etc.) should only
need to be given once.
- Always mark music accurately and completely.
6. Conversations between ensemble members are unnecessary.
- Please refrain from personal and social activities during rehearsal.
7. Sit or stand in assigned formations. They are designed for specific purposes.
8. Professionalism is expected at all times: during rehearsals, performances and
anytime we are in contact with others (visitors, tour, etc.).

Appointed Positions:
Section Leader – schedules sections, helps set part assignments, meet and discuss section’s progress.
Recruitment Team – help plan and coordinate performances and functions with local schools. Call prospective students and inform them on musical opportunities at UTPB.
Social Committee – plan, coordinate, and create themes for extra-curricular activities and events. Post materials on the Music Program bulletin board outside the Humanities & Fine Arts office (MB 4106). Announce to class upcoming concerts and events.

Public Relations: As a member of an ensemble at UTPB, you are in the spotlight of the school and the community. Because of visible public performances, each member must always demonstrate the high quality of musical achievement that reflects on the UTPB reputation. You are representing your school and community, as well as yourself and you should strive to reflect a positive image. Any student who misrepresents UTPB will be subject to dismissal or other possible actions.

Civility Statement: Because this class needs to be a participatory community, if students are to fulfill their potential for learning, people who disrupt the community by their words or actions (rude, sarcastic, obscene, disrespectful speech, or disruptive behavior) will be removed from the class. In order to achieve our educational goals and to encourage the expression, understanding, and creation of a variety of ideas and opinions, respect must be shown to everyone. In order to protect the listening environment, please do not use cellular phones in the classroom. Simply turn them off to eliminate the distraction.

Academic dishonesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. Any suspicion of academic dishonesty will be reported and investigated. A student who engages in scholastic dishonesty that includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and collusion will receive an “F” for the course. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. For complete information on UTPB student conduct and discipline procedures consult the university’s handbook at: http://www.utpb.edu/utpb_student/students/studentguide/sg3_index_frame.htm#StudentWelfareandDiscipline. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or Internet applications, consult Dr. Keast. Assignments generated by downloading or printing from the Internet are considered under the auspices of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities that are admitted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin may request reasonable accommodations and classroom modifications as addressed under Section 504/ADA regulations. Students needing assistance because of a disability must contact Dr. Efren D. Castro, Director, Programs Assisting Student Study (PASS) Office, 552-2630, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the semester.

The definition of a disability for purposes of ADA is that she or he (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantively limits a major life activity, (2) has a record of such an impairment or, (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Students who have provided all documentation and are eligible for services will be advised of their rights regarding academic accommodations and responsibilities. The University is not obligated to pay for diagnosis or evaluations nor is it obligated to pay for personal services or auxiliary aids.

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in the case the building must be evacuated, please inform Dr. Keast immediately. It is best to contact Dr. Keast after class or during his office hours.

Let this syllabus serve as an outline to the objectives and materials that we will cover.
This syllabus is subject to revision at the discretion of Dr. Keast.