Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.

Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted absent for the day.

Accommodations:
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

Schedule
Aug. 19          -           Issue violins, Introduction to instrument and basics
Aug. 24          -           Continuation of beginning string basics
                                    Assignments Due: Reading pp. 330-351
Aug. 26          -           Tuning, Marking Bowings
                                    Assignments Due: Playing Test; Reading pp. 353-366           
Aug. 31          -           Various Bowing Techniques
Sept. 2            -           Advanced Techniques (Harmonics, Shifting, Positions, Vibrato); The Viola
                                    Assignments Due: Playing Test; Reading pp. 367-375
Sept. 7            -           Issue cellos, Introduction to instrument and basics
                                    Assignments Due: Reflection on Music of the Heart; Reading pp. 376-389
Sept. 9            -           Tuning; Various Bowing Techniques
                                    Assignments Due: Playing Test
Sept. 14         -           Advanced Techniques (Harmonics, Shifting, Positions, Vibrato); The Bass
                                    Assignments Due: Playing Test; Reading pp. 390-399
Sept. 16         -           Introduction/syllabus/assign reading (chap. 13);
                                    String Take Home Exam due by 1 pm
Sept. 21         -           Discuss Principles of Brass Playing
                                    Assign French horn (chap. 15)
Sept. 23         -           Discuss French horn/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign trumpet (chap. 14)
Sept. 28         -           Discuss trumpet/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign trombone (chap. 16)
Oct. 1              -           Fall Break
Oct. 5              -           *TEST* on French horn & trumpet
                                    Discuss trombone/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign baritone (chap. 16)
Oct. 7              -           Discuss baritone/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign tuba (chap. 17)
Oct. 12            -           Discuss tuba/examine & play/
                                    Assign Principles of Woodwinds (chap. 7)
Oct. 14            -           *TEST* on trombone, baritone, & tuba
                                    Discuss chapter 7
                                    Assign flute (chap. 8)
Oct. 19            -           Discuss flute/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign clarinet (Chap. 10)
Oct. 21            -           Peter and the Wolf – Seeger Chapel
Oct. 26            -           Discuss clarinet/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Review for test
Oct. 28            -           *TEST* on flute and clarinet
                                    Assign saxophone (chap. 12)
Nov. 2             -           Discuss saxophone/examine & play/troubleshooting
                                    Assign oboe (chap. 9)
Nov. 4             -           Discuss oboe/troubleshooting
                                    Assign bassoon (chap. 11)
Nov. 9             -           Discuss bassoon/troubleshooting           
Nov. 11          -           *TEST* on saxophone, oboe, bassoon
Nov. 16          -           Drum sticks/hand position/snare drum/trap set
                                    Discuss and play/troubleshooting (chap. 18)
Nov. 18          -           Bass drums/timpani/auxiliary percussion (chap. 18)
Nov. 23          -           Mallet instruments (chap. 18)/Marching percussion (chap. 18)
Nov. 25          -           THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov. 30          -           THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec. 2             -           *TEST* on percussion

Final Exam – Thursday, December 10, 2009 – 8:00 a.m.

MUSC 365   MUSIC HISTORY SURVEY

Spring 2009 • Credit Hours: 3 • Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 9:30
Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown • 461-8978 • kbrown@milligan.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Web Page: http://www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown• Course Web Site: http://angel.milligan.edu

Course Description: A survey of the development of Western music from the Middle Ages through the present, citing major composers and forms of each style period.

Required Textbooks:
• Listening to Music. 5th ed. Craig Wright. Wadsworth Publishing, 2004.
Other Required Materials:
• Textbook companion 6-CD Set

Course Content:
• Unit #1 - Introduction and Musical Style Elements
• Unit #2 - The Middle Ages and Renaissance
• Unit #3 - The Baroque Period
• Unit #4 - The Classical Period
• Unit #5 - The Romantic Period
• Unit #6 - The Twentieth Century

Course Outcomes:
1. Distinguish the basic style elements of music and to identify and describe these elements in an aural experience and through score analysis
2. Explore the relationships between historical events and musical evolutions
3. Identify aurally musical characteristics that correspond to specific time periods and/or composers
4. Compile a reference notebook for musical styles and periods
5. Synthesize stylistic elements, historical periods, and representative composers and musicians into a deeper understanding of the overall progression of western music
6. Apply appropriate stylistic traits into applied and ensemble performance
7. Demonstrate proficiency in using technology as a means to research and study

Course Requirements:
Reading:
• Required readings for class will come from textbooks and handouts. Students should take notes on readings to help improve comprehension.
Quizzes:
• Quizzes will be given during class on assigned readings. Any notes taken on the reading may be used.
Listening:
• Listening projects for each period will be from the companion CDs.
Research Paper & Presentaion:
•10-page typed paper on the life and work of a famous composer (must use at least 5 print sources dated since 1990); 1st draft will be two weeks before final draft; students will read final draft to the class as an oral presentation
Film Analysis:
• Students will be required to watch films related to the particular period being studied and to complete a written or group discussion assignment for each.
     Elizabeth
     The Red Violin
     Amadeus
     The Pianist
Book Review:
• Students will be required to complete a 6- page typed review of a book dealing with some aspect of music history. Book must be pre-approved by professor.

Evaluation:
Daily Grades: 50%
• Listening Assignments = 100 points each
• Quizzes = 50 points each
• Film Reflection Papers = 50 points each
Exam Grades: 50%
• Research Paper = 100 points
• Book Review - 100 points
• Exams = 100 points each

Attendance:
• Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each absence.

Make-Up Policy:
• Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam.
• Online quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.

Due Dates:
• Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be lowered by a 1/2 letter for each class period late.

Cell Phone Policy:
•Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted absent for the day.

Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-: 70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64

Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism:
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.

Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Additional Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan College Music Student Handbook 2008-2009. You may obtain a copy of this handbook from the music office.

Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

MUSC 436/EDUC 536 - Instrumental Methods (Strings)

Fall 2008 • Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown • Credit Hours: 3
Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 2:10 • Location: Room 200 • Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown

Catalog Course Description: This course is a study of the string instrument family with special emphasis on teaching materials and pedagogical aspects. Instruments included are violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Required Textbooks:
•Teaching Strings. 2nd edition. Robert H. Klotman. Schirmer Books, 1996.
•Essential Elements Conductor’s Score Book I
•3-Ring Notebook and Dividers
•Membership in Milligan's chapter of MENC (Milligan students)

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and present rationale for public school string education
2. Demonstrate a beginning competence on upper and lower string instruments
3. Define string terminology
4. Demonstrate basic string playing techniques
5. Evaluate and select string orchestra literature
6. Demonstrate appropriate teaching strategies for string education
7. Compile a resource notebook for future reference

Evaluation:
•Attendance:
  •Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for all exams. Students are allowed 1 absence for any reason. After 2 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each unexcused absence. (Whether an absence is excused or unexcused is at the discretion of the professor.)
•Make-Up Policy
  •Quizzes and playing tests are part of the attendance grade and may not be made-up.
  •Additional make-up work may be given for absences.
•Due Dates
  •Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be lowered by 1/2 letter for each class period late.
•Practice
  •Daily practice is an essential part of acquiring beginning competency in strings. A minimum of 2 hours of practice per week is required.

Final Evaluation:
50% = Daily Grades
Playing Tests = 50 points each
Written Assignments/Quizzes = 50 points each

50% = Exam Grades
Exams = 100 points each
Article Review = 100 points

Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-: 70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64

Assignment Guidelines

Article Reviews
•An article review should be completed for 5 separate articles relating to an aspect of string teaching. These articles must be from a scholarly journal such as American String Teacher or Music Educators Journal and be dated since 1996. Each review should be 2-3 pages and typed in the following format:
    Bibliographic Citation
    Summary of the Contents of the Article
    Personal Response to the Article (including response to its ideas and practicality for teaching)

Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.

Recital Attendance
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

Other Required Materials:
•Baton (14-15 inches long)
•Metronome
•Folders w/Pockets
•Set of Colored Pencils
•Secure Digital Card

Course Content:
Unit 1 - Warm-ups/Posture/Baton
Unit 2 - Right Hand Technique
Unit 3 - Left Hand Technique
Unit 4 - Score Preparation
Unit 5 - Rehearsal Methods
Unit 6 - Instrumental Techniques & Style Periods
Unit 7 - Performances & Concert Programming
Unit 8 - Choral Techniques & Style Periods
Unit 9 - Conducting Practicum

Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in standard conducting techniques
2. Acquire fundamental score preparation skills
3. Demonstrate basic rehearsal techniques
4. Identify key factors in successful concert programming
5. Present image of professionalism and leadership required for successful conductors
6. Analyze own performances through observation and self-reflection and identify needed improvements
7. Describe how conducting is related to personal musicianship and teaching and how this combination will impact student's lifelong participation and learning in music

Assignments:
•Readings - Students are expected to read all assigned material before the specified class.
•Observations - Students are required to observe and document 3 different rehearsals: school, church, and professional. Students should submit a written summary of the rehearsal including descriptive details about the pieces, performers, rehearsal techniques, and conductor.
•Conducting Practicum - Students will rehearse the Milligan College Orchestra on a piece chosen by the professor. Students will have 20 minutes to work with the ensemble. Sessions will be videotaped and students must submit a written reflection within 5 days.
•Conducting Reflections - Periodically throughout the semester, students will have the opportunity to video themselves using the music department digital DVD recorder. (Students must supply their own SC cards for recording.) After taping and viewing the recording, students are to write a 2-page reflection/critique of their conducting. Both the DVD and the written reflection should be submitted on the assignment due date.

Evaluation:
•Attendance:  Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences, the attendance grade will be lowered by 10 points for each absence. Each failure to bring a baton to class will result in a 10 point deduction from the attendance grade.
•Make-Up Policy:  Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam. Quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
•Due Dates: Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be lowered by 10 points for each day late.
•Cell Phone Policy: Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted absent for the day (10 point deduction in attendance grade).


50% = Daily Grades                                 50% = Test Grades
Quizzes = 50 points each                         Regular Exams = 100 points each
Written Assignments = 50 points each       Final Exam = 100 points
Score Preparations = 100 points each        Practicum = 100 points
Observations = 100 points (combined)      Attendance = 100 points

Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-: 70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64

Academic Honesty & Integrity:
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism:
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is "to use and pass off as one's own the ideas or writings of another." This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on Internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person's intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.

Recital Attendance:
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Accommodations:
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

Additional Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan College Music Student Handbook 2008-2009. You may obtain a copy of this handbook from the music office.

MUSC 364   ADVANCED CONDUCTING  (ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING)

Spring 2009• Credit Hours: 3
Scheduled Class Meetings: TR 2:10-3:30 (April 9-April 30) • Instructor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown • 461-8978 • kbrown@milligan.edu • Course Web Site: http://angel.milligan.edu • Office Hours: By appointment • Web Page: www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown

Course Description: Advanced Conducting techniques, including problems of tone, balance, and interpretation. Prerequisite: MUSC 363—Basic Conducting.

Academic Honesty & Integrity: Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism: As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers, article reviews, and film analyses.

Recital Attendance: For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers and film analyses.

Recital Attendance
For Milligan music majors and minor, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Additional Requirements and Policies:
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan College Music Student Handbook 2007-2008. You may obtain a copy of this handbook from the music office.

Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

Reference Material:
Scores and recordings on reserve in the keyboard lab.

Course Content:
Unit #1 - Music in the Pre-Classical Period
Unit #2 - Music in the Classical Period
Unit #3 - Music in the Romantic Period
Unit #4 - Music in the Twentieth Century

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Distinguish the basic style elements of music and to identify and describe these elements in an aural experience and through score analysis
2. Explore the relationships between historical events and musical evolutions
3. Identify aurally musical characteristics which correspond to specific time periods and/or composers
4. Compile a reference notebook for musical styles and periods
5. Synthesize stylistic elements, historical periods, and representative composers and musicians into a deeper understanding of the overall progression of western music
6. Apply appropriate stylistic traits into applied and ensemble performance
7. Demonstrate proficiency in using technology as a means to research and study

Assignments:
•Reading:
Required readings for class will come from textbooks and handouts. Students should take notes on readings to help improve comprehension.
•Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given during class on assigned readings. Any notes taken on the reading may be used.
•Listening:
Listening projects for each period will be from the CDs and scores on reserve in the keyboard lab.
•Concert Attendance:
Attendance at the following concerts/events is required
Artistic Reflections - Feb. 10 @ 3 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Bristol ($5 student)
The Tenderland (opera), April 3 @ 7:30 pm - ETSU ($5 student: 439-4276)
Symphony of the Mountains, April 5 @ 8 pm - Eastman Auditorium
•Research Papers & Presentations:
10-page typed paper on the life and work of a famous composer (must use at least 5 print sources dated since 1990) and an engaging 10-15 minute oral presentation
•Film Analysis:
Students will be required to watch films related to the particular period being studied and to complete a written or group discussion assignment for each.
     Amadeus
     The Pianist
     The Hours
•Book Review:
Students will be required to complete a 6-page typed review of a book dealing with some aspect of music history. Book must be pre-approved by professor.

Evaluation:
•Attendance:
•Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for all exams. Students are allowed 2 absences for any reason. After 2 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each absence.
•Students are also expected to be punctual. Three tardies equals one absence.
•Students who miss more than 6 classes will automatically receive an “F” for their course grade.
•Make-Up Policy
•Students may make-up any missed exams on the day of the final exam.
•Online quizzes or in-class assignments may not be made-up.
•Due Dates
•Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be lowered by 1/2 letter for each class period late.

50% = Daily Grades
Quizzes = 50 points each
Film Analysis = 50 points each
Listening Projects = 100 points each
Concert & Church Attendance = 50 points each

50% = Exam Grades
Regular Exams = 100 points each
Final Exam = 100 points
Research Paper & Presentation = 100 points
Book Review = 100 points

Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-: 70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64

Cell Phone Policy
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will be counted absent for the day.

Academic Honesty & Integrity
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments with academic integrity and honesty. This includes abstaining from cheating and plagiarism on all assignments. For more information, please see the Milligan College Student Handbook.

Plagiarism
As defined in The American Heritage College Dictionary (1997), to plagiarize is “to use and pass off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another.” This includes ideas that are printed in books, journals, electronic format, and on internet web pages. The undocumented use of another person’s intellectual property is strictly forbidden in academic and professional settings and is a criminal offense.

Research papers must contain proper documentation of all directly quoted material and paraphrased material as well. Directly quoted materials should be placed in quotation marks with a citation giving the author, date, and page number following or contained within the sentence. For paraphrased ideas and information, the sentence must contain an author and date citation. Failure to cite directly quoted or paraphrased material will constitute plagiarism, and the violator will be subject to failure for the assignment and possible failure for the course. These guidelines apply to all assignments in this course including research papers and film analyses.

Recital Attendance
For Milligan music majors and minors, failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Additional Requirements and Policies
This course follows the guidelines and regulations contained in the Milligan College Music Student Handbook 2007-2008.  You may obtain a copy of this handbook from the music office. 

Accommodations
Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.  To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined on pages 28-29 of the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors.  If you have additional questions, please contact Traci Smith, director of disability services.  You may contact her by phone (8981), email (tjsmith@milligan.edu) or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.

Selected Bibliography of Music History Books in the Milligan College Library (Updated 1/2008) 

Ammer, C. (2001). Unsung: A History of Women in American Music. Portland, OR: Amadeus.

Aubrey, E. (2000). The Music of the Troubadours. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

Balthazar, S. (2004). The Cambridge Companion to Verdi. New York: Cambridge Press.

Bayley, A. (2001). The Cambridge Companion to Bartok. New York: Cambridge Press.

Berger, M. (1991). Guide to Sonatas: Music for One or Two Instruments. New York: Anchor Books, 1991.

Block, A. (2000). Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian. New York: Oxford University Press.

Bloom, P. (2000). The Cambridge Companion to Berlioz. New York: Cambridge University
 Press.

Borroff, E. (2003). Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States. Scarecrow Press.

Bowen, J. (2003). The Cambridge Companion to Conducting. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Burkholder, J. P. (1995). All Made of Tunes: Charles Ives and the Uses of Musical Borrowing. New Haven : Yale University Press.                                

Burrows, D. (1997). The Cambridge Companion to Handel. New York: Cambridge University Press

Burt, G. (1994). The Art of Film Music. Boston: Northeastern University.

Butt, J. (1997). The Cambridge Companion to Bach. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Butt, J. (1997). The Sacred Choral Music of J.S. Bach: A Handbook. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press.

Butterfield, A. (2002). Poetry and Musical in Medieval France. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Cage, J. (1961). Silence: Lectures and Writings. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press.

Chailley, J. (1964) 40, 000 Years of Music. New York: Farra, Straus & Giroux.

Charlton, D. (2003). The Cambridge Companion to Grand Opera. New York: Cambridge University Press.

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Fall 2003 • Credit Hours: 3
Location: Seeger Room 200 • Meeting Time: MWF 9:05-10:00 am
Professor: Dr. Kellie D. Brown • 461-8978 (Office) • kbrown@milligan.edu • www.milligan.edu/music/kbrown
Office Hours: By Appointment

Course Web Site: http://courses.milligan.edu

Course Description: 
        A study of methods and materials of teaching music to children including studies of the child's musical development (K-6).

Required Materials:
Campbell, P. S. & Scott-Kassner, C. (2002). Music in Childhood: From Preschool through the       Elementary Grades. 2nd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Soprano Recorder with Baroque Fingering
Sweet Pipes Recorder Method Book I (Soprano) by Burakoff  (www.sweetpipes.com)
Journal
3-Ring Binder (at least 2”)

Course Content:
        Unit 1 - Music and Children
        Unit 2 - Theories of Music Education
        Unit 3 - Methods of Music Education
        Unit 4 - Musical Elements in Music Education
        Unit 5 - Singing, Moving, Listening, & Creating
        Unit 6 - Playing Musical Instruments      
        Unit 7 - Curriculum Design & Technology
        Unit 8 - Motivation & Management
        Unit 9 - Assessment and Evaluation
        Unit 10 - Multicultural Music Education
        Unit 11 - Music Education for Exceptional Children
        Unit 12 - Music in an Integrated Curriculum

Course Objectives:
        1. To compile a resource notebook for future teaching needs
        2. To become familiar with the models, methods, and theories of elementary music education
        3. To develop an understanding of the musical development of children
        4. To explore practical means of integrating music into the early childhood/elementary curriculum
        5. To develop a deeper understanding of the role of music in children’s lives
        6. To practice using proper research procedures and tools
        7. To develop greater ease and proficiency in lesson plan writing, curricular design, and evaluation
        8. To develop proficiency on classroom instruments
        9. To become familiar with software and other technology for music education
        10. To become familiar with a variety of texts and method books for elementary music classrooms

Course Requirements:
        •9 Lesson plans with an accompanying oral presentations 
        •8 Field Observations & Accompanying Journal
        •Resource Notebook
        •Recorder Proficiency
        •5 Article Reviews
        •8 Software Reviews
        •Weekly Readings and Online Quizzes

 Evaluation:
        Resource Notebook = 100 points
        Lesson Plans & Presentations = 100 points each (75 for written, 25 for presentation)
        Journal = 100 points
        Quizzes = 50 points each
        Final Exam = 100 points
        Playing Tests = 50 points each
        Article Reviews = 100 points
        Technology Reviews = 100 points

Attendance:  
•Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present for all class activities. Students are allowed 3 absences for any reason. After 3 absences, the final grade will be lowered by half a letter grade for each absence.
•Students who miss more than 9 classes will receive an “F” for their course grade. 

Make-Up Policy
•Students must make arrangements with the professor to make-up any missed presentations. Online quizzes may not be made up.

Due Dates
•Written assignments are expected on the due date. The grade will be lowered by 1/2 letter for each class period late.

Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 84-87 B-: 80-83 C+: 78-79 C: 74-77 C-: 70-73 D+: 69 D: 66-68 D-: 65 F: 0-64

Assignment Guidelines       

Lesson Plans and Presentations
A total of 8 lesson plans corresponding to specific topics being studied will be due throughout the semester. All lessons plans should be typed, stapled, and organized according to the state guidelines (See Handout). Copies for each classmate as well as the teacher should be distributed at the beginning of the presentation.

Lesson plans are to be creative ideas about the topic being studied that are of your own thinking. After the initial idea/concept is formulated, then you may use research tools such as the internet, books, articles, etc. to find supplemental materials for your plan. All ideas that are derived from these research tools must be properly cited in the lesson plan, and copies or print-outs of the pages from where they are taken must be stapled to the back of the lesson plan. Lesson plans which are taken from internet lesson plan sites will not be accepted.

The presentation of the lesson plan should be 8-10 minutes. During this presentation, you should go through each section of your lesson plan, describing it and explaining the hows and whys. You should also bring supporting materials (books, recordings, videos, etc.) that will enhance the interest of the presentation and provide stimulation for future project ideas.

Field Observations & Journal
Between September 22 and November 21, students should make 8 field observations in various elementary classrooms and grades. A list of schools and music teachers will be provided for scheduling these field experiences. As permitted by the music teachers, students will actively engage in the activities in the classroom, including some teaching. A record of the field experience should be documented in your journal including the following information:
        Date
        School
        Grade
        Music Teacher
        Topic(s)
        Activities
        Classroom Management
        Elementary Student’s Reactions
        Your Level of Participation
        Your Overall Response/Reaction

Resource Notebook
The resource notebook is a collection of all of the materials from the class preserved in a well-organized 3-ring binder for future use.

The notebook should be divided into the following sections:
         I. Classroom Notes & Handouts
        II. Lesson Plans
        III. Supplemental Materials
        IV. Graded Assignments

Software Reviews
Students will need to locate on the internet 8 music education software products that are applicable to elementary aged children and that have free downloads, demos, or tutorials. (Examples Music Ace; Music Lessons) For each product, work through the tutorial or the demo to gain an understanding of how the software works and what its goals are. A typed review (2-3 pages) should be submitted for each software product. These reviews must be stapled or submitted in a folder. The review should contain the following information:
        Name of Product
        Target Age
        System Requirements
        Price
        Musical Skills Addressed
        User Friendliness
        Your Reaction/Rating to Its Quality, Usefulness and Practicality

Article Reviews
An article review should be completed for 5 separate articles relating to some aspect of elementary music teaching. These articles must be from a scholarly journal such as Teaching Music or Music Educators Journal and be dated since 1990. Reviews should be stapled together or submitted in a folder. Each review should be 2-3 pages and typed in the following format:
        Bibliographic Citation
        Summary of the Contents of the Article
        Personal Response to the Article (including response to its ideas and practicality for teaching)

Academic Integrity
Students are expected to abide by the principle of academic integrity in every assignment, test, and activity of this course. Students who commit academic dishonesty (cheating or plagiarism) will be subject to failure for the assignment and/or failure for the course.

Plagiarism is the act of using or passing off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another. Ideas and words are the intellectual property of the author and cannot be used without the proper citation. This applies to internet sources as well as books, articles, and other writings.

Required Materials:
1.  Baton
2.  Study scores: Haydn Lord Nelson Mass, Audition Scores (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Bruch Violin Concerto, Brahms Tragic Overture
3.  On Becoming a Conductor by Frank Battisti
4.  The Grammar of Conducting by Max Rudolf

Course Description: Intensive individual study in conducting techniques, theories, and practices for band, orchestra, and choir. Also includes comprehensive analysis of musical scores. By instructor permission.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Refine and demonstrate physical and musical skills necessary to be an effective conductor
2. Conduct a variety of orchestral repertoire
3. Develop appropriate time management strategies related to practice and performance
4. Analyze musical scores and determine appropriate conducting and rehearsal strategies
5. Evaluate own effectiveness through self-observation and prescribe appropriate improvement goals

Evaluation: A grade will be given for each lesson based on attendance, participation, and preparation as observed in the lesson. Unexcused absences will result in a zero for that lesson. In addition, music majors and minors will be required to attend all but one afternoon recital per semester; failure to meet all recital attendance requirements will result in a half a letter grade (5 points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.

Assignments:
            Weekly Lesson Grade 100 points each
            Observations 100 points (combined) – JCSO: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/13, 2/14 (Bizet Carmen Suites 1 & 2,
            Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Trumpets)
            Reading Reflections 100 points (combined)
            MCO Conducting 50 points each (March 9, 11, 18; April 8, 15, 17)
            Listening Log 100 points (combined)

Grading Scale:
                 A:  93-100  A-:  90-92        B+: 88-89        B:  84-87         B-:  80-83        C+: 78-79                                C:  74-77   C-: 70-73         D+: 69             D:  66-68         D-: 65          F:  0-64                               

Attendance Policy: The teacher should be notified, as far in advance as possible, when the student will not be attending a lesson. Students are encouraged to swap lessons with another student in the event of a conflict or illness. Excused absences may be made-up through an additional lesson or assignment. Unexcused absences will not be made-up.  The determination of what constitutes an excused or unexcused absence is at the discretion of the instructor.

Cell Phone Policy: Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on vibrate) during the entire class time. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during class, that person will receive a zero for that lesson.