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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

Individual Applied Music Instruction (Face-to-Face)

MUSC 1400-22

Course: MUSC 1400-22
Credits: 1
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: MUSC
CRN: 31291

Course Description

Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons. Fee required. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

Required Texts

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook, instrument(s), pencil, assigned pedagogical material, assigned repertoire 

Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in this course will be able to demonstrate:

a.         knowledge of an application of practice skills;

b.        knowledge of an application of performance skills;

c.         solid grounding in technical skills which builds as each student progresses through the semester;

d.        the basis for a characteristic instrument tone quality;

e.         knowledge of single reed adjustment for clarinet

Teaching methods and assignments for achieving learning outcomes: 

Assigned repertoire and technical studies will be taught and coached in private settings, repertoire classes, or as part of a group lesson. Performance experiences will be achieved in studio class, joint rep class, or student recitals. Master classes with guest instructors will serve as additional pedagogical enhancements. Guest performers or recordings of repertoire may serve as a model for performance. Other teaching methods and assignments may include self-reflection and assessment, and guided listening.


Course Requirements

Attend 12 half-hour lessons. 

Assignments will be given based on the needs of the student and the level at which they enter and how they progress. It is expected students practice at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days of the week.
Performances in studio recital is optional but encouraged. The final grade is based on how prepared students were at each lesson.
Description of lesson grades below:

A: Student shows superior competency in completing course and studio requirements and superior comprehension of presented materials. Student is prepared for the lesson.

B: Student demonstrates an above-average competency in completing course and studio requirements and above-average comprehension of presented materials. Student is satisfactorily prepared for the lesson.

C: Student demonstrates an ability to adequately meet the requirements of the course and studio and an adequate comprehension of presented materials. Student is prepared at the absolute bare-minimum at each lesson.

D: Student puts forth effort toward the course and studio requirements but requirements are not met. Student is not prepared for the lesson.

F: Student fails to meet acceptable standards of the course and studio. Student is not prepared for the lesson and performance is poor.


Lesson Requirements: 

1 – Students are expected to attend each lesson. Notify instructor in advance if ill.

2 – Students are expected to practice 30 minutes, 5 days a week

3 – Listen to recordings of professional players and professional orchestras/wind bands

4 – Come to each lesson with a good attitude, questions, and willingness to try new things

Physical Contact: Normal instruction in clarinet and saxophone requires occasional, neutral physical contact when dealing with breathing, finger position, posture, and tension while playing.  The teacher is to ask permission before any intentional touching and the student may decline permission if he or she does not feel comfortable.  It is the student’s responsibility to inform the teacher of such feelings of discomfort.

Course Outline

Weekly 30 minutes lessons at scheduled time.

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

There will be an opportunity to makeup lessons if adequate notice is given prior to the absence. These days and times may occur on weekends.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend weekly lessons. If you are ill, you must notify me by email before your lesson time and inform me of your situation. If you do not notify me, a zero is given for that lesson. An effort will be made to make up your missed lesson, but is not guaranteed. If I need to reschedule your lesson for any reason, it will be made up. Failure to show to a scheduled makeup lesson results in a zero for that lesson. There are no makeup lessons for a missed makeup lesson.

Course Fees

Students are responsible for the purchase of reeds, cork grease, instrument repair, and assigned music and other pedagogical materials.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.