Applied Trumpet V VIII Course Information Course Number: MUAP 3215 02, 3265 02, 4215 02, & 4265 0 2 Time: TBD Course Location: Eidman 213 Instructor Information Name: Prof. Adam Decker Office Location: Eidman 213 Email Address: adam.decker@utrgv.edu Office Hours: W: 11:00am 1:00pm Course Syllabus This syllabus serves as your guide to all policies and requirements of this course. Consult this document carefully before asking the instructor any question that could be easily answered by reading its contents. No exceptions will be made for missed deadlines, assignments, misunderstandings about policies, etc. that are clearly spelled out in the syllabus and course schedule. The syllabus is subject to change during the semester at the instructor s discretion. Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in class and also through the Announcements feature on the course s Blackboard site, which will also be sent to your registered university email address. Course Description This course provides one-on-one trumpet instruction, primarily for music majors. Students receive 13 one-hour private lessons per week. In each lesson, weekly assignments will be given. You will generally be expected to perform the assigned works and exercises the following lesson.
Prerequisites All students enrolled in Applied Trumpet V VIII must have passed levels I IV and have passed their sophomore recital. Learning Outcomes Students will be given assignments of fundamental practice, etudes, solo literature, etc. that are commensurate with their level of playing, while allowing them opportunities to be challenged. Assignments will be practiced daily between lessons, and time in lessons will be spent on addressing any issues that have arisen during the week, or determining whether it is time to move on. In addition, students will progress towards larger, semester-long goals, including: Performance of repertoire, publicly and privately Furthering knowledge of musical styles, literature, performance and educational techniques Developing artistry and a skill-set to prepare for a career as a master musician Required Materials Trumpet practice and performance materials as determined by the instructor A professional-level Bb Trumpet A limited supply of mutes, valve oils & greases, cleaning supplies, etc. Access to reliable internet, UTRGV email, Blackboard, Assist, etc. A university-owned or personally-owned ipad, and a functioning Apple Account Metronome and Tuner Apps Music Journal for ios Course Policies and Expectations Attendance Be on time. Be prepared. Communicate. Please make every effort possible to inform the instructor of any lesson cancellations more than 24 hours in advance. Your teacher s schedule is just as busy as yours. Be proactive in scheduling any make-up lessons. They are ultimately your responsibility. You pay for all of your lessons. 2
Preparation You are expected to make all effort to have prepared any and all assigned music for your next lesson. Your Weekly Lesson Grade will be determined based on your preparation and effort. The average of your Weekly Lesson Grades constitutes 50% of your final Applied Trumpet Grade. Performance Requirements The following are the minimum performance requirements during a semester. You are encouraged to seek additional performance opportunities provide their studies are not negatively affected. Recital Performance If you are not presenting your Junior/Senior Recital, you are required to perform a solo work with piano, or appropriate unaccompanied piece during the end-ofsemester brass departmental recital. Students performing their own recital are still welcome and encouraged to perform on the departmental recital. Failure to give a recital performance will result in a grade of 59% in Applied Trumpet. Juried Performance Your juried performance, scheduled on the designated brass jury day, will be graded by all members of the faculty committee. It constitutes your final exam in Applied Trumpet for the semester. Jury forms must be submitted to each faculty member on the committee, and enough copies of the selected works should be made for the committee as well. Your Jury Grade constitutes 25% of your final Applied Trumpet Grade. Ensemble Membership You are encouraged to perform in as many ensembles as are appropriate, including but not limited to Wind Symphony, UTRGV Brownsville Sinfonia, Jazz Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, etc. Music Journal Music Journal for ios will be used during the semester to aid you in tracking several variables in their practicing, as well as encourage accountability. Your Weekly Practice Grade will be determined through weekly review of the your Music Journal. Students will receive an A for their Weekly Practice Grade if they use the journal as recommended, or find their own innovative way of doing 3
so. An A is also dependent on the student missing no more than one day of practicing per week. Students who do not practice, or do not use Music Journal will receive a Weekly Practice Grade of 59%. The average of your Weekly Practice Grades constitutes 25% of your final Applied Trumpet Grade. Lesson Records Recitals The instructor will keep lesson records using Notes for ios. At the end of each lesson, the student will receive an updated copy of their lesson records via AirDrop. Junior/Senior Recital Junior/Senior recitals typically take place during your sixth or seventh semester of study. They must include a minimum of 40 minutes of standard solo trumpet literature. You are expected to perform one work on high trumpet and you must also include an ensemble piece. Pre-recital Juries should be scheduled with the brass faculty 5 weeks in advance. You will not be allowed to perform your recital without passing the pre-recital jury. Students are expected to perform their full program at prerecital juries. Degree recitals are graded by members of the brass faculty. Recitals determined to be unsatisfactory by the committee, students are required to perform their recital again. Departmental Recital The departmental recital is typically held in the afternoon, on Friday of the last week of class. Dress for All Recital Performances Dress for all recital and jury performances is business formal. Accompanist Scheduling Students are responsible for their own scheduling with accompanists. Trumpet Event Attendance You are required to attend all trumpet-related events, concerts, masterclasses, etc. on campus, and are encouraged as well to attend any trumpet events on the Edinburg campus as well. 4
Recital Credit Students must accrue 100 recital points during the semester to avoid losing a letter grade. Sheet Music Grading You are expected to purchase legal copies of all sheet music that is protected by copyright. Any copies made are for educational use, and intended as a stopgap to be destroyed upon receipt of a purchased version. Weekly Lesson Grade Average 50% Weekly Practice Grade Average 25% Jury Grade 25% UTRGV Policies STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available Nov. 18 Dec. 9, 2015. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. 5
Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. COURSE DROPS: According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. 6