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University of Dubuque                                                                                                                                                       Music Lessons MUSC 110

Welcome to music lessons!

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to further your development in technique, repertoire and performance ability. Repertoire is selected (or approved by) your professor, based on your previous experience, and as a means towards bettering your skills and understanding of the instrument.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Private musical study is intended to develop with the student:

1. An understanding of how the repertoire studied is constructed (analysis).                                                               

2. An understanding of performance styles of varied repertoire (performance).                                                        

3. An understanding of how to produce pitches comfortably and naturally (technique).                                                

4. An understanding of how to read music notation, both pitch and rhythm (ear-training).

ATTENDANCE: If you have an unavoidable conflict with a lesson time, please email your professor at least 24 hours in advance when possible. If an illness comes -up suddenly, please notify your professor as soon as possible. Do NOT come to a lesson if you are in ill health, for the sake of your own well-being and that of other students and faculty. Make-up lessons can be arranged if reasonable advance notice is given and schedules allow.

SUPPLIES: Please bring your assigned music (or music downloaded to a tablet), pencil, your instrument, and a water bottle if needed.

PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS: Students should check in with their instructor for a practice plan.

Daily practice will be much more beneficial than "cramming" just before your lesson. Practice rooms are available on a first come/first serve basis in the Heritage Center. We will activate your ID card to allow you access to the rooms.

FINAL RECITAL: Participation is required in either the recital or lessons showcase at the end of the semester, unless granted an excuse prior to the event. Those taking lessons for no credit (through the choir/band program) are welcome but not required to participate.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Electronic Communication: Students are expected to check their UD e-mail accounts and Moodle page regularly for course updates and University announcements. Instructions for forwarding e-mail from a dbq.edu account can be found at the Technology Services link on the UD Web Page.

2. Electronic Devices: All cell phones or other electronic devices not medically necessary will be turned off during class times unless permission is given by the instructor.

OFFICE HOURS: Please see the course Moodle page for current office hours.

GRADING: 50% Lesson and Recital Attendance, 25% Lesson Preparation, 25% Progress

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Please notify your professor at the first lesson of any accommodations needed for the course. Late notification may cause the requested accommodations to be unavailable. Confidentiality of all requests will be maintained. All requested accommodations must be approved through the Academic Success Center, 2nd floor Myers Library (589-3262).

This syllabus, course calendar and other attending documents are subject to change during the semester.

 


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