Description

• A       94‑100%
• A-      90‑93 %
• B+     87‑89 %
• B       83-86%
• B-      80-82%                                      
• C+     77‑79%
• C       73‑76%
• C-      70‑72 %
• D+     67‑69%
• D       63‑66%
• D-      60‑62 %
• F        Below 60

• Gain Knowledge of Human Culture and of how to utilize such knowledge.
• Acquiring Intellectual and Practical Skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical thinking and creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
• Develop personal Social Responsibility, leading to civic engagement, intercultural knowledge and competence.
• Practice integrative learning through individual learning and independent study through self- evaluation and self- guidance, so building up a lifelong learning strategy of improvement of the performing art and transforming learning ideas in connection with other instrumental areas, such as orchestra performance and chamber music. 

The instructor will work with you to determine the specific pieces to be covered during each semester based on your needs, previous experience, level advancement, and performance goals.

As a general guide, I suggest the following curriculum:

• At least one scale every two weeks
• At least five etudes during the semester
• Two contrasting solo pieces, or a complete concerto or sonata

This course will foster a mature professional attitude towards rehearsing and performing. Through consistent daily rehearsals and sectionals in preparation for the SUU Orchestra concerts, students will

1. Acquire the string-instrument literacy (applicable to Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass) necessary to understand the Western music traditional and academic repertoire; demonstrate conceptual understanding of and skill in handling key musical ideas such tonal structure, rhythm, harmonic and music-forms found in string music; develop deeper understanding of music as the emotional expressions of fellow human beings.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in sight reading and in performing basic elements of musical art--e.g., accuracy in counting music, sensitive intonation, timber/tone, and color.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform as a soloist in an aesthetically satisfying way.
4. Demonstrate in rehearsal and practice an understanding of the musical expression of abstract beauty from different periods and styles of orchestral music.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of orchestral music and an understanding of how such music serves of the foundation for the development of further studies in the musical arts. Through this commitment, students are expected to:
   • Gain Knowledge of Human Culture and of how to utilize such knowledge.
   • Acquiring Intellectual and Practical Skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical thinking and creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
   • Develop personal Social Responsibility, leading to civic engagement, intercultural knowledge and competence.
   • Practice integrative learning through individual learning and independent study through self- evaluation and self- guidance, so building up a lifelong learning strategy of improvement of the performing art and transforming learning ideas in connection with other instrumental areas, such as orchestra performance and chamber music.

Weekly lesson

Lessons are for one hour each week for a minimum of 12 weeks per semester. Students will discuss the lesson schedule with their instructor in the first week of each semester. Once the lesson time is agreed upon by student and instructor, it will be posted on the professors teaching schedule on the office door. When scheduling your lesson, please arrange for sufficient warm-up time beforehand. This will allow us to work on technique and repertoire more efficiently. Please be prompt and bring all current repertoire, scale, and etude books. You are expected to attend all lessons. Absences will be excused for health reasons only when verified by written documentation from a health professional, or for family emergencies. Make-up lessons will be offered at the discretion with the instructor and at a mutually agreeable time. Unexcused absences will lower your grade, and you will not be able to make up the lesson.

Practice

You are expected to practice every day. The instructor strongly suggests a minimum of one hour a day. A regular schedule works best: Stick to a routine! Practice rooms are available in the Music Building (lower level). Schedule your time with department secretary. There is a $5.00 deposit for a practice room key, refundable at the end of the semester. The secretary will also be able to assist you should you need a locker for your instrument. Practice rooms and lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so check soon!

Studio Performance

This is an important part of your education and thus is required of all string majors and recommended for all string minors. Students are required to attend, and attendance will count toward your final grade. The additional opportunities afforded by such sessions will give you time to develop practice routines, scale skills, and bow strokes and to otherwise refine your musicianship.

Required Writing Assignments in Performance program

Performance Notes including:

• Background information on each composer of assigned works.
• Definitions of musical terms used as performance indicators for each assigned work.
• The student's personal view of the meaning and significance of each work, with comments on both music and words.
• List of recordings of each assigned work which have been listened to and studied by the student.

Music for Accompanists

Each student is personally responsible for providing music for the accompanist well ahead of time so that the accompanist can practice. No student in my studio is to perform in public without my having worked with both the student and the accompanist on the piece to be performed.

Jury

At the end of the term, all string students will perform a jury in front of the instructor and at least one other faculty member. You will be expected to perform two pieces as determined by the instructor-- one may be an etude. Scales may be required at my discretion. You must have maintained a B average. For your jury: You must submit your forms--such as requests for an accompanist, recital or concert form and programs--on time! Please follow the guidelines in the Music Student Handbook regarding Friday afternoon departmental recitals and Juries.

Public Performance

String majors will be expected to perform a student recital at least once during each term. Student Recitals scheduled at the end of each semester. Each student will be requested to attend the string recitals which occur during the semester, particularly if any member of the String faculty is performing.

Concert Attendance

You are required to attend any string recitals which occur during the semester, particularly those given by your peers, teacher, or guest performers and /or clinicians.

Grading

Your grade will be determined as follows:

• 55% Lesson preparation, Notebooks, Studio class and Student Recital performance
• 20% Jury
• 20% Studio Class and Student Recital
• 5 % Attendance at all Learning Activities

• At least one scale every two weeks
• At least five etudes during the semester
• Two contrasting solo pieces, or a complete concerto or sonata

Important Rules to follow in this class this semester:

• Monitor your health daily. For details please refer to the university link:
• Keep the class room clean all the time.
• Keep your instrument-case and music folder separate
• Wear face covering or masks in this classroom and on campus
• Maintain social distancing where possible
• Make appropriate accommodations for high-risk individuals
• Follow state public health guidelines. For details, please refer to the university link:

You are expected to attend all lessons. Absences will be excused for health reasons only when verified by written documentation from a health professional, or for family emergencies. Make-up lessons will be offered at the discretion with the instructor and at a mutually agreeable time. Unexcused absences will lower your grade, and you will not be able to make up the lesson.

Students are required to attend [studio performances], and attendance will count toward your final grade.

Each student will be requested to attend the string recitals which occur during the semester, particularly if any member of the String faculty is performing.

You are required to attend any string recitals which occur during the semester, particularly those given by your peers, teacher, or guest performers and /or clinicians.

Fee required.

There is a $5.00 deposit for a practice room key, refundable at the end of the semester.

Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1410 and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B

Repeatable for Additional Credit

Repeatable for Addl Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 24

Registration Restriction(s)

Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

Music Student Handbook

Please read the entire Handbook of Policies and Regulations for Music Majors. The policies addressed by this document are your responsibility and will be adhered to by the Department. _The book is designed to help you meet graduation requirements!_