MUSC 117 -
Applied Trombone
Milligan College • Fall
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This course is individual instruction on the
trombone.
Required
Material: Required material is dependent upon the
proficiency level of each student. Method books for this course include:
Arban’s Complete4 Method For Brass, J.B. Arban
Melodious Etudes
for Trombone
Books One and Two – Marco Bordogni / Joannes Rochut
40 Progressive Studies For Trombone, Tyrell
Maiden Voyage Jazz Trombone Solos, Volume 54, Aebersold Music
In addition, solo
literature will be assigned.
It is the responsibility of the student to purchase their own method books and
sheet music.
Learning Outcomes:
Each student, upon completion of this course,
will have successfully completed work in the following areas:
o
Basic tone production,
including proper use of breath and breath support, as well as proper use of the
embrochure.
o
Development of clean
and accurate attacks at all dynamic levels and in different ranges.
o
Knowledge of all major
and minor scales.
o
Fundamental knowledge
of structure and acoustics of the trombone to enable an intelligent approach to
lip building and flexibility studies.
o
General fluency and
confidence so that performances are relatively free from technical restrictions.
o
Study in lip trills and
transposition.
o
Basic analysis of solo
and etude material involving phrase structure, form, and simple melodic
development of musical material.
o
Studies that stress
musical and technical accuracy.
o
Studies that help
develop sight reading skills
Course
Requirements: Students who are music majors with trombone as
their principal area of concentration will have a one hour lesson per week. All
other students will have a thirty minute lesson per week. Students will have
designated playing assignments. Practice time is required for preparation of
each individual lesson. Students are expected to practice assignments and come
to their lessons prepared.
Majors and minors will be required
to attend all but one afternoon recital per semester.
Some performances and
attendance of performances may be required, depending upon availability of
performance venues and public concerts.
Grading
Policy: A grade will be given for each lesson, and will
be averaged at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on:
o
Preparation of assigned
material
o
Progress made from the
previous week and throughout the semester
o
Attendance
o
Practice schedules
Practice schedules are
to be kept by the student. Practice time for the previous week will count as
one third of the lesson grade. A jury grade will also be averaged as part of
the final grade for students who are required to play a jury. The breakdown of
the final grade is as follows:
Students
required to play a jury - 85% lesson average, 15% jury grade.
Students not required to play a jury –100% lesson average.
Attendance
Policy: Students are expected to attend every lesson.
Students will be allowed to re-schedule lessons for excused absences. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor. For each unexcused absence, a
student’s final grade will be lowered one letter.
Office Hours: By appointment - room 107; Office phone - 461-8939; E-mail -
rsimerly@milligan.edu
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 116 -
Applied Horn
Milligan College • Fall
2005 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This course is individual instruction on the
French horn.
Required
Material: Required material is dependent upon the
proficiency level of each student. Method books for this course include:
Arban’s Complete4 Method For Brass, J.B. Arban
The Art Of French Horn playing, Phillip Farkas
34 Studies Volume I, B. Muller
34 Studies Volume II, B. Muller
Rubank Intermediate Studies, Wm Gower & H. Voxman
Rubank Advanced Studies, Wm Gower & H. Voxman
In addition, solo
literature will be assigned.
It is the responsibility of the student to purchase their own method books and
sheet music.
Objectives:
Each student, upon completion of this course,
will have successfully completed work in the following areas:
o
Basic tone production,
including proper use of breath and breath support, as well as proper use of the
embouchure.
o
Development of clean
and accurate attacks at all dynamic levels and in different ranges.
o
Knowledge of all major
and minor scales.
o
Fundamental knowledge
of structure and acoustics of the French horn to enable an intelligent approach
to lip building and flexibility studies.
o
General fluency and
confidence so that performances are relatively free from technical restrictions.
o
Study in lip trills and
transposition.
o
Basic analysis of solo
and etude material involving phrase structure, form, and simple melodic
development of musical material.
o
Studies that stress
musical and technical accuracy.
Course
Requirements: Students who are music majors with French horn
as their principal area of concentration will have a one hour lesson per week.
All other students will have a thirty minute lesson per week. Students will
have designated playing assignments as assignments. Practice time is required
for preparation of each individual lesson. Students are expected to practice
assignments and come to their lessons prepared. Some performances and
attendance of performances may be required, depending upon availability of
performance venues and public concerts.
Music majors are required to attend 6 concerts each
semester and participate in concert attendance for 8 semesters, unless they are
doing student teaching. Music minors are required to attend 4 concerts each
semester and participate in concert attendance for 4 semesters. In addition,
music majors and minors are required to attend all but one afternoon student
recital per semester.
Grading
Policy: A grade will be given for each lesson, and will
be averaged at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on:
o
Preparation of assigned
material
o
Progress made from the
previous week and throughout the semester
o
Attendance
o
Practice schedules
Practice schedules are
to be kept by the student. Practice time for the previous week will count as
one third of the lesson grade. A jury grade will also be averaged as part of
the final grade for students who are required to play a jury. The breakdown of
the final grade is as follows:
Students
required to play a jury - 85% lesson average, 15% jury grade.
Students not required to play a jury –100% lesson average.
Failure to meet all recital attendance
requirements for music majors or minors will result in a half a letter grade (5
points) reduction in every music class final average for the semester.
Attendance
Policy: Students are expected to attend every lesson.
Students will be allowed to re-schedule lessons for excused absences. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor. For each unexcused absence, a
student’s final grade will be lowered one letter.
Office
Hours: Posted on office door – room 107; Office phone –
461-8939; E-mail – rsimerly@milligan.edu
MUSC 119 -
Applied Tuba
Milligan College • Fall
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This course is individual instruction on the
tuba.
Required
Material: Required material is dependent upon the
proficiency level of each student. Method books for this course may include:
40 Advanced Studies for Bb Bass,
H.W.Tyrell
60 Selected Studies for BBb Tuba, C. Kopprasch
70 Studies for BBb Tuba, V. Blazhevich
Practical Studies for Tuba, Volumes 1 and 2, W. Getchel
Rubank Intermediate Method for Tuba, J.E. Skornicka & E.G. Boltz
Rubank Advanced Method for Tuba, Volumes 1 & 2, H. Voxman & W. Gower
In addition, solo
literature will be assigned.
It is the responsibility of the student to purchase their own method books and
sheet music.
Objectives:
Each student, upon completion of this course,
will have successfully completed work in the following areas:
o
Basic tone production,
including proper use of breath and breath support, as well as proper use of the
embouchure.
o
Development of clean
and accurate attacks at all dynamic levels and in different ranges.
o
Knowledge of all major
and minor scales.
o
Fundamental knowledge
of structure and acoustics of the French horn to enable an intelligent approach
to lip building and flexibility studies.
o
General fluency and
confidence so that performances are relatively free from technical restrictions.
o
Study in lip trills and
transposition.
o
Basic analysis of solo
and etude material involving phrase structure, form, and simple melodic
development of musical material.
o
Studies that stress
musical and technical accuracy.
Course
Requirements: Students who are music majors with tuba
as their principal area of concentration will have a one hour lesson per week.
All other students will have a thirty minute lesson per week. Students will
have designated playing assignments as assignments. Practice time is required
for preparation of each individual lesson. Students are expected to practice
assignments and come to their lessons prepared. Afternoon Recitals -
Majors and minors will be required to attend all but one per semester. Some performances and
attendance of performances may be required, depending upon availability of
performance venues and public concerts.
Grading
Policy: A grade will be given for each lesson, and will
be averaged at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on:
o
Preparation of assigned
material
o
Progress made from the
previous week and throughout the semester
o
Attendance
o
Practice schedules
Practice schedules are
to be kept by the student. Practice time for the previous week will count as
one third of the lesson grade. A jury grade will also be averaged as part of
the final grade for students who are required to play a jury. The breakdown of
the final grade is as follows:
Students
required to play a jury - 85% lesson average, 15% jury grade.
Students not required to play a jury –100% lesson average.
Attendance
Policy: Students are expected to attend every lesson.
Students will be allowed to re-schedule lessons for excused absences. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor. For each unexcused absence, a
student’s final grade will be lowered one letter.
Office
Hours: Posted on office door – room 107; Office phone –
461-8939; E-mail – rsimerly@milligan.edu
MUSC 194 -
Brass Choir
Milligan College • Fall
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TR
6:30-7:30 pm • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This is an organization devoted to the
performance of brass choir literature with emphasis on ensemble and solo
playing.
Required
Material: Students
will need to provide their own instruments. Folders and a variety of musical
arrangements will be provided for ensemble playing, individual practice, and
public performance.
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Through rehearsals and performances, the student will
demonstrate an understanding of how to perform different styles of brass
ensemble literature.
2.
Through solo and ensemble playing, the student will
demonstrate an ability to perform in a brass ensemble with an understanding of
balance, intonation, harmony, melody, and rhythm as it relates to group
performance.
3.
Through rehearsals and performances, the student will
develop skills that improve music reading ability, solo capability, music
interpretation, ability to play in tune, and overall confidence in their
proficiency.
Course
Requirements: Students are expected to attend all rehearsals
and performances of this ensemble. They are also expected to practice the
ensemble music in preparation for performance.
Grading
Policy: Students are graded on attendance. This means
attendance of rehearsals and performances. Every student starts
with an A in this class. Two excused absences are allowed. For every unexcused absence, whether it is a
rehearsal or performance, the student will receive one letter cut in their
grade. Excused absences are defined at the discretion of the instructor.
Class
Meetings: This
class must have flexibility. We are scheduled to rehearse every TR but there
may be conflicts such as basketball games, classes, concerts, etc. There will
be certain dates that make-up rehearsals will be scheduled. Every attempt will
be made to schedule these rehearsals when all members of the ensemble can
attend.
Performances: A schedule of performances will be given to the
students. They will also be announced in class. The brass choir will
perform for the Milligan Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2008. An
afternoon rehearsal will also be required that day. Times will be announced.
Office Hours: By appointment - room 107; Office phone - 461-8939; E-mail - rsimerly@milligan.edu
Milligan College • Fall 2007 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: MW
11:15-12:10 • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course Description:
This course will analyze the structure,
use, care and techniques of playing the principal instruments in school
instrumental organizations. Emphasis is on techniques necessary for the basic
understanding of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments.
Required Text:
The Teaching of Instrumental Music,
Richard J. Colwell and Thomas Goolsby, pub. By
Prentice Hall, Englewoood Cliffs, N.J.
Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the basic techniques and fundamental care of brass, woodwind
and percussion instruments.
2. The student will have a basic understanding of the different characteristics
of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
3. The student will have a thorough knowledge of the differences in embrochure,
correct playing positions, tone production, assembly, cleaning, characteristic
sound, and basic technique of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
Course Requirements:
Students will have designated reading
assignments from the textbook. Classes will be conducted with a "hands-on"
approach utilizing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Instruments
will be demonstrated in class and students will produce a sound on specific wind
instruments and designated percussion instruments. Troubleshooting or diagnosis
of common problems that students might encounter with each instrument is an
integral part of the class. Five major tests will be given on instrument groups
and a final exam will be administered.
Grading Policy:
Five major tests will be administered. Two tests
on the brass family, two tests on the woodwind family, and one test on the
percussion family. These five tests will account for 70% of the final grade. A
final, comprehensive exam covering all three instrument families will account for 30% of the
final grade. Once the final grade is determined, it will be averaged with the
grade from the string portion of MUSC 255. The grade from brass, woodwinds,
and percussion will account for 75% of the course grade and the grade from the
string portion will account for 25% of the course grade.
Attendance Policy:
CLASS ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
AND WILL AFFECT THE FINAL GRADE! Two excused absences are allowed.
However, when a class session is missed, important material and information,
pertinent to the exams, are also missed. Each additional absence will lower the
final average two and one half points. Students are allowed to be tardy twice.
Each additional tardy will lower the final grade by one point. Tardy is defined
as entering the classroom after the instructor has started class. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor.
Office Hours: To
be posted on my office door in lower Seeger (room 107). My office phone is
461-8939 and e-mail is
rsimerly@milligan.edu
Schedule:
Sept. 19 - Introduction/syllabus/assign reading
Sept. 24 - Discuss Principles of Brass Playing
Assign French horn (chap. 16)
Sept. 26 - Discuss French horn/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign trumpet (chap. 17)
Oct. 1 - Discuss trumpet/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign trombone (chap. 18)
Oct. 3 - *TEST* on French horn & trumpet
Discuss trombone/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign baritone
Oct. 8 - Discuss baritone/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign tuba
Oct. 10 - Discuss tuba/examine & play/
Assign Principles of Woodwinds (chap. 9)
Oct. 15 - *TEST* on trombone, baritone, & tuba
Discuss chapter 9
Assign flute (chap. 10)
Oct. 17 - Discuss flute/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign clarinet (Chap. 13)
Oct. 22 - Discuss clarinet/examine & play/troubleshooting
Review for test
Oct. 24 - *TEST* on flute and clarinet
Assign saxophone (chap. 14)
Oct. 29 - Discuss saxophone/examine & play/troubleshooting
Assign oboe (chap. 11)
Oct. 31 - Discuss oboe/troubleshooting
Assign bassoon (chap. 12)
Nov. 5 - Discuss bassoon/troubleshooting
Nov. 7 - *TEST* on saxophone, oboe, bassoon
Nov. 12 - Arts In
Education Conference/Johnson City, TN
Nov. 14 - Drum sticks/hand position/snare drum/trap set
Discuss and play/troubleshooting
Nov. 19 - Bass drums/timpani/auxiliary percussion
Nov. 21 -
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov. 26 -
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov. 28 - Mallet instruments/marching instruments
Dec. 3 - *TEST* on percussion
Dec. 5 -
Review
Final Exam - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 1:30 p.m.
Grade 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
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 191 -
Jazz Ensemble
Milligan College • Fall
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: M
6:30-8:30 pm; W 3:25-4:30 • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This is an organization devoted to performance
of jazz and pop styles, with emphasis on ensemble playing, solo playing and
improvisation.
Required
Material: Students
will need to provide their own instruments. Folders and a variety of musical
arrangements will be provided for ensemble playing, individual practice, and
public performance.
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Through performances and rehearsals, the student will
demonstrate an understanding of how to perform jazz, rock, and pop styles of
music.
2.
Through auditions, solo and ensemble playing, the student will
develop an ability to play different styles of jazz, rock and pop music.
3.
Through individual and ensemble performance, the student will
demonstrate an ability to perform in a jazz ensemble with an understanding of
balance, intonation, harmony, melody, and rhythm as it relates to group jazz
performance.
Course
Requirements: Students are expected to attend all rehearsals
and performances of this ensemble. They are also expected to practice the
ensemble music in preparation for performance.
Grading
Policy: Students are graded on attendance. This means
attendance of rehearsals and performances. Every student starts
with an A in this class. However, for every unexcused absence, whether it is a
rehearsal or performance, the student will receive one letter cut in their
grade. Excused absences are defined at the discretion of the instructor.
Students are to be on time and not tardy for class. Tardy is defined as entering
class after the rehearsal has begun. A student's grade will be lowered
one half a letter for each unexcused tardy. Excused tardiness is defined
at the discretion of the instructor. An unexcused absence from a performance
will result in a two letter cut in the student's current grade.
Class
Meetings: This
class will meet every MW during the semester. On Monday evenings, rehearsals are
two hours in length and attendance is mandatory. Wednesday rehearsals are
mandatory for Milligan students who do not have a class conflict. Some extra rehearsals or
sectionals may be required. Students will be notified in class if extra
rehearsals or sectionals are scheduled.
Absences: It is important to
attend each and every rehearsal. Excused absences are the discretion of
the instructor. Because Monday evening rehearsals are two hours in length,
unexcused absences will result in a cut of one letter grade. Unexcused absences
from Wednesday rehearsals will result in a cut of one half a letter grade.
Unexcused absences from performances will result in a semester grade of F.
Performances: A schedule of performances will
be given to the students. They will also be announced in class. As
of now, the following dates are scheduled performances. Jazz ensemble members
will be expected to meet for warm-ups and rehearsal prior to performances, at a
time designated by director. As of now, the following date is our major
scheduled performance.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Christmas Concert - 7:30 p.m. - Seeger Chapel
Office
Hours: By appointment - room 107; office phone - 461-8939; email -
rsimerly@milligan.edu
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
185 -
Pep Band
Milligan College • Spring
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This is an organization devoted to performance
of musical arrangements at athletic events.
Required
Material: Students
will need to provide their own instruments. Folders and a variety of musical
arrangements will be provided for ensemble playing, individual practice, and
public performance.
Objectives:
1.
Students are given an
opportunity to play their musical instruments in an ensemble at this
institution.
2.
Students will develop
an ability to play different styles of pep band music.
3.
Students will
demonstrate an ability to perform in an instrumental music ensemble with an
understanding of balance, intonation, harmony, melody, and rhythm as it relates
to group performance.
4.
Athletic teams at this
institution will benefit from the presence of a pep band.
Course
Requirements: Students are expected to attend all rehearsals
and performances of this ensemble. They are also expected to practice the
ensemble music in preparation for performance.
Grading
Policy: Students are graded on ATTENDANCE. This
means attendance of rehearsals and performances. Every student
starts with an A in this class. However, for every unexcused absence (whether
it is a rehearsal or performance) the student will receive one letter cut in
their grade. Excused absences are defined at the discretion of the instructor.
Class
Meetings: This
class will meet every MW, unless otherwise notified.
Performances: Performances are listed under schedule on syllabus.
Office Hours: Posted
on office door - room 107; Office phone - 461-8939; E-mail - rsimerly@milligan.edu
Schedule:
Music will be chosen
according to availability, the ability of the group, and the type of athletic
event the ensemble will perform. Specific rehearsal plans are impossible
to predict, especially not knowing the instrumentation of the group. Music
for performances will be chosen from published material and from arrangements by
the instructor. Performances will be decided upon during the semester.
A written schedule of performances will be given to the students. As of now, we
will perform at the following basketball games. Except for the Feb. 5th date,
all are men's games.
Tuesday, January 22 - meet at 6:30 in Seeger - game at 7:30
Thursday, January 30 - same as above
Tuesday, February 5 - meet in field house at 5:15 - women's game starts
at 5:30
Tuesday, February 19 - meet in Seeger at 6:30 - game at 7:30
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 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 163 -
Survey of American Popular Music
Milligan College • Fall 2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TR
12:40-2:00 pm • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly
• Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course Description: This course is
the study and appreciation of American popular music from 1900 to the present.
Texts/Readings: A textbook is not required
for this course but occasional readings and lecture sources may be referenced
from the following:
American Popular Music, David
Joyner, McGraw-Hill;
Understanding Popular Music Culture,
Roy Shuker, Routledge;
America’s Musical Landscape, Jean
Ferris, McGraw-Hill;
Rock and Roll, Its History and Stylistic Development,
Joe Stuessy, Scott Lipscomb, Prentice Hall;
Jazz: The First 100 Years,
Henry Martin, Keith Waters, Thomson Schirmer;
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Through discussion, writing and examination, the student will demonstrate an
understanding and knowledge of the basic foundations of American popular music.
2.
Through discussion, writing and examination, the student will have a
thorough knowledge of the different chronological periods of American popular
music, how the music relates to historical aspects of the period and be familiar
with the artists who performed this music.
3.
Through examinations, the student will develop aural
recognition skills for different styles of American popular music.
Course Requirements: Examples of
different styles of American popular music will be discussed and demonstrated.
Class participation and discussion is important. Although journals are not required, it is
recommended that all students keep a listening journal of all examples that are
played in class. Students are expected to listen and develop aural recognition
skills of these examples. A major project, outlining a favorite type of
American popular music is to be presented to the class at the end of the
semester.
Grading Policy: Three major tests will
be given during the semester which will account for 50% of the student’s final
grade. A major project is due at the end of the semester. This will account
for 20% of the student’s final grade. The final exam is 30% of the student’s
final grade. Class participation and discussion is regarded as extra credit and
can raise one’s grade at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance Policy: CLASS
ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WILL AFFECT THE FINAL GRADE!
Two excused absences are allowed.
However, when a class session is missed, important material and information,
pertinent to the exams, are missed. Each additional unexcused absence will
lower the final average two and one half points. Excused absences are the
discretion of the instructor. Students are allowed to be tardy twice. Each
additional tardy will lower the final grade by one point. Tardy is defined as
entering the classroom after the instructor has started class. If
you cannot attend a class or miss a class, please notify me via email.
Evaluations: Three tests will be administered at the
completion of designated topics. Test dates are listed in the course outline but
may be changed at the discretion of the instructor, depending upon the amount of
material covered or days missed. Evaluations will consist of matching, short
answer (completion), multiple choice, and discussion questions. If evaluations
are missed, only students with excused absences (as determined by the
instructor) will be allowed to take a make-up exam. Unexcused absences on test
dates will result in the grade of zero. The average of the three tests will
constitute 50% of the student's final grade.
Project Presentation: Students are required to present a
major project to the class outlining a favorite genre of American popular music.
All projects will be individual presentations. A rubric used in grading project
presentations will be administered and discussed in class. Failure to present a
project will result in a grade of zero. Project
presentation grades constitute 20% of the student's final grade.
Final Exam: A final comprehensive exam for this class will
be administered on Thursday, December 11th at 10:30 a.m. All students must take
the final exam on that date and at that time. No early exams will be given.
Failure to take the exam on December 11th at 10:30 will result in a final exam
grade of zero.
Cell Phones: Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not
be tolerated. The use of cell phones is not allowed at any time during this
class. Cell phones must be turned off completely (not on vibrate) during the
entire class time.
Laptops: Laptops are allowed for taking notes and taking notes only. Any other
activity on the laptop is prohibited. Anyone caught doing any activity on the
laptop other than taking notes will be permanently banned from bringing a laptop
to class.
Office Hours: To be posted on door in lower Seeger
(room 107). My office phone is 461-8939. E-mail = rsimerly@milligan.edu
Schedule:
Date
Topic
R Aug. 21 Introduction/Syllabus/Pre
1900
T Aug. 26
Tin Pan Alley to Ragtime
R
Aug. 28
Berlin, Kern, Gershwin
T Sept. 2
Rogers, Hart, Hammerstein
R
Sept. 4
Great Musicals
T
Sept. 9
Great Musicals/African Origins/Blues
R
Sept. 11
Blues Artists
T
Sept. 16
*TEST*
R
Sept. 18
Research Day/Work On Projects
T
Sept. 23 Birth
of Jazz
R
Sept. 25
Swing Era/Post Swing Jazz
T Sept. 30
Origins of Country
R Oct. 2
FALL BREAK
T Oct. 7
Styles of Country
R Oct. 9
Bluegrass & Beyond
T Oct. 14
*TEST*/Origins of Rock
R Oct. 16
Origins of Rock/Rock & Roll
T Oct. 21 The
British Invasion
R Oct. 23
Video/Folk and Folk Rock
T Oct. 28 San
Francisco/Woodstock
R Oct. 30
Video/Southern Rock/Soul Music???
T Nov. 4
Research Day/Work on Projects
R Nov. 6
*TEST*
T Nov. 11
Project Presentations
R Nov. 13
Project Presentations
T Nov. 18
Project Presentations
R Nov. 20
Project Presentations
T Nov. 25
Project Presentations
R Nov. 27
THANKSGIVING BREAK
T Dec. 2
Project Presentations
R Dec. 4
Project Presentations
FINAL EXAM - Thursday, December 11 - 10:30 a.m.
Grade 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
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 115 -
Applied Trumpet
Milligan College • Spring
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This course is individual instruction on the
trumpet.
Required
Material: Required material is dependent upon the
proficiency level of each student. Method books for this course include:
Arban’s Complete4 Method For Brass, J.B. Arban
The
Vizzutti Trumpet Method,
Volumes 1-3, Alan Vizzutti
34 Studies Volume I, B.
Muller
34 Studies Volume II, B. Muller
Rubank Advanced Studies, Wm Gower & H. Voxman
Rubank Intermediate Studies, Wm Gower & H. Voxman
Clark Technical Studies, Herbert L. Clark
Maiden Voyage Jazz Trumpet Solos, Volume 54, Aebersold Jazz
In addition, solo
literature will be assigned.
It is the responsibility of the student to purchase their own method books and
sheet music.
Objectives:
Each student, upon completion of this course,
will have successfully completed work in the following areas:
o
Basic tone production,
including proper use of breath and breath support, as well as proper use of the
embrochure.
o
Development of clean
and accurate attacks at all dynamic levels and in different ranges.
o
Knowledge of all major
and minor scales.
o
Fundamental knowledge
of structure and acoustics of the trombone to enable an intelligent approach to
lip building and flexibility studies.
o
General fluency and
confidence so that performances are relatively free from technical restrictions.
o
Study in lip trills and
transposition.
o Basic analysis of solo
and etude material involving phrase structure, form, and simple melodic
development of musical material.
o
Studies that stress
musical and technical accuracy.
Course
Requirements: Students who are music majors with trumpet as
their principal area of concentration will have a one hour lesson per week. All
other students will have a thirty minute lesson per week. Students will have
designated playing assignments each week. Practice time is required for preparation of
each individual lesson. Students are expected to practice assignments and come
to their lessons prepared.
Afternoon Recitals - Majors and minors will be required to attend all but one
per semester. Some performances and
attendance of performances may be required, depending upon availability of
performance venues and public concerts.
Grading
Policy: A grade will be given for each lesson, and will
be averaged at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on:
o
Preparation of assigned
material
o
Progress made from the
previous week and throughout the semester
o
Attendance
o
Practice schedules
Practice schedules are
to be kept by the student. Practice time for the previous week will count as
one third of the lesson grade. A jury grade will also be averaged as part of
the final grade for students who are required to play a jury. The breakdown of
the final grade is as follows:
Students
required to play a jury - lesson average = 85%, jury grade = 15%.
Students not required to play a jury – lesson average =100%.
Attendance
Policy: Students are expected to attend every lesson.
Students will be allowed to re-schedule lessons for excused absences. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor. For each unexcused absence, a
student’s final grade will be lowered one letter.
Office Hours: Posted on
office door - room 107; Office phone - 461-8939; E-mail -
rsimerly@milligan.edu
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
266 -
History of Jazz
Milligan College • Spring
2007 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TR
12:40-2:00 • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly
• Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course Description:
This course is the study of origins,
development, styles, composers, and major performers of the jazz movement from
its beginnings to present day.
Required Textbook:
History And Tradition Of Jazz,
Thomas E. Larson, pub. Kendall/Hunt.
Objectives:
1.
The student will demonstrate an
understanding and knowledge of the major styles of jazz.
2.
The student will have a
thorough knowledge of the different chronological periods of jazz and will be
familiar with the artists who performed this music.
3.
The student will develop aural
recognition skills for different styles of jazz.
4.
The student will develop an
appreciation and understanding of jazz repertoire, jazz performers and jazz
performances.
Course Requirements:
Students will have designated reading
assignments from the textbook. Class participation and discussion is
important. Examples of different styles of jazz will be demonstrated. Although
journals are not required, it is recommended that all students keep a listening
journal of all examples that are played in class. Students are expected to
listen and develop aural recognition skills of these examples as well as visual
recognition of performers through the use of videos and DVDs. Opportunities to
attend live jazz events and write reviews of the events will count as extra
credit grades. A major project is to be presented to the class at the end of the semester.
Grading Policy:
Three major tests will be given during
the semester, which will account for 40% of the student’s final grade. A major
project is due at the end of the semester. This will account for 20% of the
student’s final grade. The final exam is 30% of the final grade. Students will
be given a grade for class participation and discussion, which will account for
10% of the final grade. Attendance of pre-approved live jazz events and a
written review of the event will count as extra credit. This
extra credit reviews can add two points to the test average. A maximum of
five reviews will be accepted for a total of ten extra points. An itinerary of area jazz events
will be distributed in class.
Class Meetings: This class
will meet every TR from 12:40 – 2:00 this semester except for the following
dates:
Tuesday,
Jan. 16 – MLK Service Day
Thursday,
Jan. 18 – Research Day (for final projects)
Friday, March
1 – Research Day
Tuesday, March 6 - Spring Break
Thursday, March 8 - Spring Break
Occasionally, an unexpected event may occur and class could be rescheduled or
cancelled. In the event of inclement weather, class could also be cancelled. If
class is cancelled, I will make every attempt to contact you. If you can't
attend class, please contact me.
Attendance Policy:
Two excused absences are allowed.
However, when a class session is missed, important material and information,
pertinent to the tests, is missed. Each additional unexcused absence will lower
the final average two and one half points. Excused absences are the discretion of the
instructor. Students are allowed to be tardy twice. Each additional tardy
will lower the students final grade by one point. Tardy is defined
as entering the classroom after the instructor has started class.
Cell Phone Policy: Disruption
in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated. Cell
phones must be turned off completely (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 (unexcused).
Marvelous Monday: If
"marvelous Monday" occurs during this class meeting time, we will
continue the course outline schedule by moving forward the remaining topics and
dates by one session. This will include lectures, tests, research days,
deadlines and projects.
Schedule:
Thurs., Jan. 11 -
Syllabus/Introduction
Tues., Jan. 16 - MLK Service Day
Thurs., Jan. 18 - Research Day
Tues., Jan. 23 - Understanding and Defining Jazz
Thurs., Jan. 25 - Understanding and Defining Jazz
Tues., Jan. 30 - African Origins/European
Instruments/Pre-Jazz
Thurs., Feb. 1 - African Origins/European
Instruments/Pre-Jazz
Tues., Feb 6 - Jazz Takes Root
Thurs. Feb. 8 - Jazz Takes Root
Tues., Feb. 13 - *TEST*
Thurs., Feb. 15 - The Jazz Age
Tues., Feb. 20 - New York and Kansas City
Thurs., Feb. 22 - New York and Kansas City
Tues., Feb. 27 - The Swing Era
Thurs., March 1 - Research Day
Tues. March 6 - Spring Break
Thurs., March 8 - Spring Break
Tues., March 13 - The Swing Era
Thurs., March 15 - Bebop
Tues., March 20 - Modern Jazz
Thurs., March 22 - *TEST*
Tues., March 27 - Fragmentation
Thurs., March 29 - Fragmentation
Tues., April 3 - The 60’s and beyond
Thurs., April 5 - The 60’s and beyond
Tues., April 10 - Jazz Today
Thurs., April 12 - Jazz Today
Tues., April 17 - *TEST*
Thurs., April 19 - Project 1
Tues., April 24 - Project 2
Thurs., April 26 - Project 3
Final
Exam – Thursday, May 3 – 10:30
Grade 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
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 188 - Jazz Combo
Milligan College • Fall 2008 • Professor: Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by appointment
Course Description: The
study of jazz and pop styles for small ensembles with emphasis on ensemble
playing, solo playing and improvisation as it relates to small group
performance.
Required Material:
Students will need to
provide their own instruments. Folders and a variety of musical arrangements
will be provided for ensemble playing, individual practice, and public
performance.
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Through rehearsals and performances, the student will
demonstrate an understanding of how to perform jazz, rock, and pop styles of
music.
2.
Through rehearsals and performances, the student will
develop an ability to play different styles of jazz, rock and pop music.
3.
Through rehearsals and performances, the student will
demonstrate an ability to perform in a jazz combo with an understanding of
balance, intonation, harmony, melody, and rhythm as it relates to combo and
individual jazz performance.
Course Requirements:
Students are expected
to attend all rehearsals and performances of this ensemble. They are also
expected to practice the ensemble music in preparation for performance.
Grading Policy:
Students are graded on
attendance. This means attendance of rehearsals and performances.
Every student starts with an A in this class. However, for each unexcused
absence from a rehearsal, the student will receive one letter cut in their
grade. Excused absences are defined at the discretion of the
instructor. Students are to be on time and not tardy for class. Tardy is
defined as entering class after the rehearsal has begun. A student’s
grade will be lowered one half a letter for each unexcused tardy.
Excused tardiness is defined at the discretion of the instructor. An unexcused
absence from a performance will result in a two letter cut in the student’s
current grade.
Class Meetings:
This class will meet at
a time to be determined. Some extra rehearsals or sectionals may be required.
Students will be notified in class if extra rehearsals or sectionals are
scheduled. It is important to attend each and every rehearsal.
Rehearsal and performance times will be announced.
Absences: It is important to attend each and every rehearsal. Excused
absences are the discretion of the instructor. Unexcused absences will result in
a cut of one half letter grade. Unexcused absences from performances will result
in a semester grade of F.
Performances: A schedule of performances will be announced in class. Jazz combo
members will be expected to meet for warm-ups and rehearsal prior to
performances, at a time designated by director. As of now, the following date is
our major scheduled performance.
Saturday, December 6 - Jazz Combo Concert - 8:00 p.m. - Sub 7
Office
Hours: By
Appointment – room 107. Office phone – 461- 8969. email - rsimerly@millligan.edu
MUSC 321 -
Jazz Improvisation
Milligan College • Spring
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TR
5:10-6:30 • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description: This
course will analyze the theory and techniques of jazz improvisation with an
emphasis on functional harmony, melodic form, special scales, tune studies, ear
training and development of style.
Required
Material:
1.
Jamey Aebersold, Vol.
54, Maiden Voyagee,
book & CD.
2.
Manuscript paper
3.
>Notebook and folder to
store handouts
4.
Access to a piano and a
CD player
5.
PLENTY OF PRACTICE!
Textbook
Reference: Sources of material for this course are:
Jazz Improvisation by David Baker, Alfred Publishing; Jerry
Coker’s Complete Method for Improvisation by Jerry Coker, Studio PR
Publishing; Jazz Pedagogy by David Baker, Alfred Publishing;
Patterns For Jazz by Jerry Coker, Studio PR Publishing; The
Jazz Language by Dan Hearle, Warner Bros. Publishing; Jazz
Improvisation by David Baker, Alfred Publishing; Elements Of The
Jazz Language For The Developing Improvison by Jerry
Coker, Warner Bros. Publishing; Modern Concepts In Jazz Improvisation
by David Baker, Alfred Publishing.
Objectives:
This class should teach the student improviser
the following fundamentals of jazz improvisation:
1.
Jazz theory and
harmony
2.
Prepared material
(chords, scales, patterns)
3.
Jazz styles and
rhythmic feel
4.
Ear
training/transcription skills
5.
Creativity and
expressiveness
Course
Requirements: Being able to improvise jazz is an extremely
fulfilling and enjoyable experience - a supreme level of spontaneous musical
creation and communication. To achieve mastery of this art takes MANY YEARS
of diligent work. Through this course, you will take the theoretical concepts
and apply them to your instrument. Most homework in this class will be in the
form of practice assignments. It will take consistent, DAILY
practice of the material covered in the class to show results in your
improvisation ability. It will not happen overnight! One of the most important
aspects of learning to improvise is LISTENING to improvisations of
the jazz masters. It is impossible to learn to speak a foreign language without
hearing someone speak it. If you want to learn to improvise, you must listen
to improvisations. Although some recordings will be played in class, very
little class time will be devoted to listening. That should be done on your own
time and as often as possible!
Approximately seven (or more) major tests will be administered during the
semester. At least one will be a written test but most will be
playing/performing tests. The final exam is dependent upon the amount of
material covered. Final exam information, material, and date will be determined
and announced at a later date.
Grading
Policy: Test grades will account for 70% of the
student’s final grade. The final exam will account for 30% of the final grade.
Class
Meetings: This
class will meet every TR 5:10 – 6:30 this semester. Occasionally, an unexpected
event may occur and class could be rescheduled or cancelled. When classes
are missed, either make-up class sessions will be re-scheduled or the previous
class session will be extended. In the event of
inclement weather, class could also be cancelled. If class is cancelled, I will
make every attempt to contact you. If you can’t attend class, please contact
me. We will not meet on the following dates:
Thursday, Jan. 24
Tuesday, Feb. 5
Thursday, Feb. 7 - James Moody & Terrance Blanchard at Appalachian State
University
Thursday, Feb. 14
March 4 & 6 – spring break
Thursday, April 3
Attendance
Policy: CLASS ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WILL AFFECT THE FINAL
GRADE!
Two excused absences are allowed. However, when
a class session is missed, important material and information, pertinent to
the exams, are missed. Each additional absence will lower your final grade five
points. Excused absences are the discretion of the instructor. Students
are allowed to be tardy twice. Each additional tardy will lower the final grade
by two points. Tardy is defined as entering the classroom after
the instructor has started class.
Cell Phone Policy:
Disruption in the learning process because of cell phones will not be tolerated.
The use of cell phones is not allowed at any time during this class. Cell phones must be turned off completely (not on vibrate) during the entire
class period.
Office Hours: Posted on office door - room 107;
Phone - 461-8939; E-mail -rsimerly@milligan.edu
Topics/Schedule:
This is a progressive course. A certain amount of proficiency
and understanding of one topic is
required
before moving to the next topic. Therefore, it is impossible to put time limits
and dates on the following schedule. The amount of time spent on one category
will depend upon the understanding and comprehension that the students display
in their playing.
1.
Chords and chord symbols
2.
Digital patterns in major
3.
Digital patterns in minor
4.
Major seventh chords
5.
How to practice
6.
The blues scale
7.
Dominant seventh chords
a.
Mixolydian modes
b..
Be-bop scales
c.
Be-bop endings
d.
Diminished scales (starting with ½
step)
8.
Minor chords
a.
Dorian modes (b7)
b.
Minor with major seventh
c.
Minor extensions
9.
Modal playing
a.
Suspensions
b.
Substitutes
10.
Lochrian/half diminished chords
11.
Train the ear!!!
12.
Diminished chords
13.
Altered chords
a.
Sharp 4/sharp 11
b.
Flat 9
c.
Sharp 9
d.
Sharp 5/augmented
14.
Rhythmic approaches/call and
response
15.
Sequence/repetition
16.
The II-V-I progression
17.
Patterns for II-V-I progressions
18.
Pentatonics and patterns
19..
Rhythm Changes
20.
Cycles
21.
Chord substitutions
22.
Quotes
23.
Outside playing/side slipping
24.
Advanced concepts
25.
Jazz smorgasbord/mix it all up!
Tests: Test
dates will be determined by amount of material that is covered within a certain
period of time. Because of the progressive nature of this class, it is
impossible to list the test dates. However, the list below constitutes the
designated tests with suggested appropriate topics and material. Test
material is flexible and will be determined by the topics covered in class.
All test dates will be announced in class.
Test 1
- a written test on chords and chord symbols in jazz theory.
Test 2
- a playing test on digital patterns in all major and minor keys.
Test 3
– a playing test on the twelve bar major blues form incorporating digital
patterns, blues scales, mixolydian modes, be-bop scales, be-bop endings, and
diminished scales.
Test 4
– a playing test using the same as above to the song Doxy.
Test 5
– a playing test on Impressions using modal concepts, Dorian modes, digital
patterns, and minor extensions.
Test 6
– a playing test on Solar Flair using the Blue Bossa head. Students should
incorporate appropriate patterns, modes, and scales on chord changes.
Test 7
– a playing test on Satin Doll, incorporating all of the previously used jazz
vocabulary and II-V-I patterns.
The above
evaluations may change at the instructor's discretion depending upon material
covered. All subject matter and dates for evaluations are announced well in
advance. Additional testing
will depend upon material covered and will be announced in advance of the
evaluation date.
Final Exam:
Final exame material, information, and date will
be determined by the instructor. It will account for 30% of the final
grade. The final exam date will be announced.
To Order Volume 54 “Maiden Voyage” in the
Jamey Aebersold
Play-A-Long Series, call
1-800-456-1388 or visit their website at
www.jazzbooks.com
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.
Grade 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
MUSC 436 - Instrumental Methods I
Milligan College • Fall
2006 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TBA • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly
• Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course
Description:
This is a study of brass and string instruments
with emphasis on playing fundamentals, materials, and pedagogical aspects.
Required
Material: A
Complete Guide To Brass, Sc;ott Whitener, pub. By Schirmer Books.
Objectives::
1.
The student will play
three of the five basic brass instruments with a characteristic tone and
appropriate technique.
2.
The student will
understand techniques to teach fingerings, transpositions, correct posture, hand
positions, correct embouchures and proper breath support for all five basic
brass instruments.
3.
The student will
develop “troubleshooting skills” or the recognition of specific problems that
beginning or advanced students might encounter.
Course
Requirements: Students will have designated reading
assignments from the textbook. Methods of playing brass instruments will be
discussed and students will be assigned brass instruments. Playing assignments
and exercises are to be practiced on these instruments and will be played in
class. In addition, students will instruct other students or the professor how
to play a particular instrument with a characteristic tone and appropriate
technique.
Grading
Policy: The final grade for the brass portion of
Instrumental Methods I will be determined by three major tests and a final
exam. The three major tests will be a combination or written questions,
instrumental performance, and diagnosing (troubleshooting) problems demonstrated by the
instructor. The three major tests will account for 60% of the grade and the
final exam will account for 40% of the grade. This final grade will then be averaged
with the final grade from the string portion to determine the grade
for Instrumental Methods I.
Attendance
Policy: CLASS ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WILL AFFECT THE FINAL
GRADE! Because this class has a limited number of sessions (half a
semester), it is important to attend all sessions. When a class session is
missed, important material and pertinent information is also missed. Any
unexcused absence will lower the final grade by five points. Excused absences
are the discretion of the instructor.
Office
Hours: To be posted on door in lower Seeger (room 107).
My office phone is 461- 8969; Email – rsimerly@milligan.edu
Schedule:
August 24 - Introduction/syllabus/How brass instruments work/Mouthpieces
August 29 - Assign Instrument #1/Discuss embouchure, assembly, playing position/Assign reading
& exercises
August 31 - Discuss reading, fingering chart/Play exercises/Troubleshooting
Sept. 5 - Play exercises/Review fingerings/Review chapter/Troubleshooting
Sept. 7 - *TEST*/Assign Instrument #2/Discuss embouchure,
assembly, playing position/Assign reading & exercises
Sept. 12 - Discuss reading, fingering chart/Play exercises/Troubleshooting
Sept. 14 - Play exercises/Review Fingerings/Review
Chapter/Troubleshooting
Sept. 19 - *TEST*/Assign Instrument #3/Discuss
embouchure, assembly, playing position/Assign reading & exercises
Sept. 21 - No Class Meeting - Practice exercises
Sept. 26 - Discuss reading, fingering chart/Play exercises/Troubleshooting
Sept. 28 - Play exercises/Review Fingerings/Review
Chapter/Troubleshooting
Oct. 3 - *TEST*
Oct. 5 - FALL BREAK
Oct. 10 - Discuss remaining instruments/Review
Oct. 12 - *FINAL* (written only – no playing)Grade 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
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 150 - World Music
Milligan College • Spring
2008 • Professor:
Rick Simerly • 461-8939 • rsimerly@milligan.edu • Meeting Times: TR
12:40-2:00 • Web Page:
www.milligan.edu/music/rsimerly • Office: Seeger Chapel 107. Office hours by
appointment
Course Description: World Music is an introduction to music styles of the world
through readings, discussion, listening to recorded examples, and exposure to performers
and instruments of world cultures. Musical skill not required. This course
fulfills
ethnic studies requirement in the core curriculum.
Required
Textbook:
Worlds of Music. Second Edition, Jeff Todd Titon. Thomson Learning
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to::
1. Develop a greater understanding of the similarities and differences among
cultures
2. Develop a greater sensitivity to the world’s many societies and
cultures
3. Distinguish the basic elements of music and to identify and describe
these elements in an aural experience
4. Compare the elements of non-western music with those of western musical
history
5. Explore the relationships between culture and musical representations
6. Develop aural recognition skills for different styles of world music
Course Requirements:
Students
will have designated reading assignments from the textbook. Class
participation and discussion is important. Examples of different styles of
world music will be discussed and demonstrated. Listening projects for
each topic will be from the CDs that accompany the textbook. Students are
expected to listen and develop aural recognition skills of these examples.
Three listening projects are
due on the dates listed in the course outline. A major project presentation,
outlining a favorite type of world music is to be presented to the class at the
end of the semester.
Grading Policy: The breakdown of the final grade is as follows:
Tests (3) - 40%
Listening projects (3) - 10%
Project presentation - 20%
Final exam - 30%
Attendance Policy:
CLASS
ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WILL AFFECT THE FINAL GRADE!
Two excused
absences are allowed. However, when a class session is missed, important
material and information, pertinent to the exams, are missed. Each additional
unexcused absence will lower the final average five points. Excused absences
are the discretion of the instructor. Students are allowed to be tardy twice.
Each additional tardy will lower the final grade by two points. Tardy is
defined as entering the classroom after the instructor has started
class. Office Hours: By
appointment - Lower Seeger Room 107. Office phone - 461-8939. E-mail- rsimerly@milligan.edu
Evaluations:
Three tests
will be administered at the completion of designated topics. Test dates are
listed in the course outline but may be changed at the discretion of the
instructor, depending upon the amount of material covered or days missed.
Evaluations will consist of matching, short answer (completion), multiple
choice, and discussion questions. If evaluations are missed, only students with
excused absences (as determined by the instructor) will be allowed to take a
make-up exam. Unexcused absences on test dates will result in the grade of
zero. The average of the three tests will constitute 40% of the student's final
grade.
Listening Projects:
Students will be assigned three listening
projects for different genres of world music from the CDs that accom