UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS Maito Department Course | MUSCSIEGT Base Gondcng a Information [2017 Fall a “Tuesday, Thursday 9:25 am = 10:40 am ‘MoGaw Music Building (MMB), Room 101 oo Tnstructor | A. Joseph Wolfe, Jr, DMA, Associate Profesor Information E-mail: ooy vol (606) 539-4335 (ofice) (678) 925-3802 (cll; texts only after 9:00 pm) Office hours posted on bulletin board ouside MMB Studio E. Course Goal | The goal ofthis course isto introduce students tothe art of conducting, introducing both basic conducting gestures and various psychologial factors that are necessary for clear communication onthe podium, Course ‘Alignment to ] Objectives/Learner Outcomes: “Assessments Objectives) | {Standards Lean KTS. Demonstrate a mastery ie component of the conduoting pattern, | Conducting Teas, Outcomes Written Tests (1A, 1B) KIS Require « basic understanding of variows conducting gestures | Class Discussions, necessary to commincate clearly to an ensemble Conducting Tests, Weiten Tests (5A, SC) KRIST] Understand some of the paychotogical Taciors present im the | Class Discussions, | conductor ensemble dynamie Weiten Tests (SA, SC) Tearner | Students willbe abl Gutcomes/ |. conduct simple, compound, and uneven meters during vide-recorded practice sessions; “Assessments. |2. discus various interpretive seore markings verbally and on written exams; 3,__demonsrate lef -hand independence during video-ecorded practic session and conducting tess. Nature of Course Content : ‘Course ] This course equips studens with the basic conducting and seore-reading skills nesessary fo conduct vocal and Description | instrumental ensembles, (Credit, thous) Prerequisite | MUSC232, siCorequisit 6 ‘Method of — | Class Tetues Instruction ‘Requirements and Policies Books and] Required Text Resources| Assigned by Dr, Wolfe Attendance | When the students absences have exceeded 20% ofthe ime preseibed for any cass, the student willbe Policy automatically dropped from that particular class with the grade ofF. This grade is placed on the offical transcript of the student and is teated asa fuling grade in ealeulaing the grade point average. The definition ofa class absence is a student's failure to attend clas fr any reason Instructors may count thee times tardy or leaving early to be equal to one class absence, There ae no excused absences, regardless ofthe reason for the class having been missed. However, faculty will make reasonable provisions to allow students to make up wor ifthe absence is duc o 8 University sponsored function ora medical or family emergency that is documented ina timely manner, Allowance for students to make up work for other reasons sat each instructors disretion A class absence doesnot excuse the student from being responsible for course work missed; the student is responsible for contacting the faculty member in order to make up class assignments. The Viee President for Academic Affis isthe authorized agent o consider any exceptions tothe above regulations. (Undergraduate Catalog) “ardiness: Ifthe student is 10 or more minutes lat to clas and has not previously notified Dr. Wolfe that she will be | hte, the student wil receive an absence forthe day. Thee tardies of any length equals one absence Participation | Study ar study has linked successful academio performance with good class paricipaion Those who assume Policy positions of responsibilty must show up inorder tobe effective, Therefore, the student is expected to actively | participate in inelizent discussion of assigned topes in all areas (Discussion Board Activities, Class Sessions,Forums, Group/Shared Assignments, etc, to help process course material and/or to demonstrate understanding of course content. Point adjustments will be made for non-participation. ‘Any student using a cell phone during class (even to check the time) will be dismissed and will receive a failing grade for any in-class assignment given that day. Assignment Poley Tale Work: Assignments, including postings on discussion threads, are fo be completed on tne according fo the timeline posted by Dr. Wolfe. Itis important to keep up and complete work on time. Ian assignment i submited Int, there i a reduction of 10% of th total credit foreach day itis late and may not be accepted after the second class day aftr it is lat. There are no make-up exams without Dr. Wolfe's prior consent. ‘Academie Integrity/ Plagiarism ‘Cheating (dishonesty taking the knowiedge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue ‘Though itis legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others “write” your assignments in the name of peer review or “borrow” sections or whole assignments written by others. Ideas to ‘come from life experiences and books, but be careful to interpret these ideas and make them personel, Many types of sources are available on the Internet, and sources will be checked upon suspicion of plagiarism. The penalty for plagiarism is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is « major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline such as an Fin the course, may be necessary. The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect. Remember, in te teacher education program and on job recommendations, professors are asked to rate a student's character and integrity. Once a paper, project, or assignment is used in a class, the same paper, project, or assignment cannot be used again for another class inthe teacher education program. A paper, project, or assignment can be used as evidence in the student's portfolio to support a Kentucky Teacher Standard. ‘Academie Appeals Should a student have a dispute about a course grade, the student should first address the concem with Dr. Wolfe. IF discussions with Dr. Wolfe and the Chair of the Music Department do not lead to satisfactory conclusion, there is a ‘process for filing an academic appeal, Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for more information. Disability ‘Accommo- dations ‘Students who may have a disability meriting an academic accommodation should contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator in the Student Services Office. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must complete an ‘Accommodations Application and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator. ‘Any accommodations for disabilities must be re-certified each semester by the Disability Services Coordinator before ‘course adjustments are made by individual instructors. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog or the Student Handbook. earning outcomes forthe student's writing competencies include clarity of though, discerament in planning and ‘organization, and integration of evidence and criteria + Written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and 12-point font. + Dr. Wolfe expects tht the student will have knowledge of appropriate forms of documentation and use that knowledge where appropriate + There isa craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and diction (word usage) are all tools of that cra Collegiate-level writing will show careful attention to these elements of eraft. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingh Tinks to ‘Support ‘Orientation to F-Learn: Student training course on I-Learn, ‘hups://ucumberlands blackboard.com/webapps/portal/rameset jsp Book Stor ‘itp://eumber.bncollege.cor /wes!stores/servievBNCBHomeP age? storeld=50059&catalogld=10001 &langl deel Library: htp://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/ Evaluation Method Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance. Points are accumulated for assignments and other reasons and may include the following topics: Conducting tests Recorded conducting videos and self-assessments Written exams Reading quizzes Course Requirement Summary ‘The student is expected to participate in class discussions and conducting demonstrations. She is expected to be prepared for class by reading assigned articles before the day those assignments are due. The student is also expected to spend time outside of class practicing the various pattems and gestures that will be discussed in class, and some af this practice will be video-recorded and submitted to Dr. Wolfe.