Applied Strings

Course Details

Course Number: MUSC 1391/3391  Spring 2011

Location: Fain Fine Arts Center

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Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. David H. Johnson   
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Course Objectives

Students develop musicianship and performance skills through individual applied lessons on their major instrument. Students receive weekly lessons of 1 hour throughout the semester and play an end of semester jury to earn a grade. Students are required to perform solo on one Monday recital and one additional performance TBA.


Course Expectations

Grading Standards

Grading: You will receive 14 weekly lesson grades throughout the semester, in addition to a semester jury grade.  You will also earn points towards your grade by completing the Monday recital and the additional performance.

 

            Your grade will be calculated out of 200 points.

                                    185 points–A              180 points–A-

175 points–B+                        165 points–B               160 points–B-

155 points–C+                        145 points–C               140 points–C-

135 points–D+                        125 points–D              120 points–D-

Under 120 points–F

 

Weekly lessons–70%, 14 lessons at 10 points each (140 points)

Performances—10%, 2 performances at 10 points each (20 points)

Semester Jury–20%, 40 points


Submission Format Policy


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Other Policies

Lesson Preparedness:  To reach a high level of playing, at least 10-12 hours per week of practice is needed.  Practicing involves careful attention to tone, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, vibrato, right and left-hand technique, and posture.  Time spent in ensemble rehearsals does not count towards weekly practice.

 

You are expected to be on time to the weekly lessons.  Tardiness results in a lower lesson grade, and missing a lesson results in a zero.  If a student calls or emails last-minute to cancel a lesson, that also counts as a zero.  Lessons may be rescheduled at instructor’s discretion, usually for an academic-related conflict or an emergency.

 

An atmosphere of professionalism is expected at lessons.  You must adhere to a “business casual” dress code.  A handout is available to explain “business casual” if needed.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.