Schwob School of Music Course Syllabus MUSA 4332 Applied ...

• Improve musical perception and expressive capabilities;
• Improve technical facility in areas such as tone production, articulation, flexibility, legato technique,
range, and clef reading;
• Broaden knowledge of repertoire and study materials;
• Become familiar with a variety of pedagogical approaches.
• Improve skills in professionalism and performance as an aspiring musician.
Evaluation Criteria and Frequency:
1. Weekly lesson grades =10 points each
2. Accompanied studio class performance at least once per semester = 20 points
3. Jury Grade = 100 points. Degree recital performers may be excused from juries at the discretion
of Dr. Palmer.
4. Scale jury = 25 points.
1. Lessons: 4 points for etudes, 4 points for repertoire, one point for being on-time and warmed up with
all materials (including your notebook), one point for bringing last week’s lesson notes in your notebook.
The student will earn:
4 points in each area for fulfilling the assignments in full
3 points for fulfilling all assignments with few mistakes, showing a fair level of preparation
2 points for fulfilling all of the assignments, but showing a low level of preparation
1 point for not fulfilling all of the assignments and/or having an unacceptable number of mistakes
zero points for not doing the assignments or for an unacceptable level of preparation
2. Required concerts: All student, faculty and guest recitals in the brass area are REQUIRED,
regardless of the level of publicity.
Brass Area Recital Policy: One of the most important and beneficial aspects of the music school learning
environment is the opportunity to hear live music performances on a regular basis. Students are encouraged
to attend as many live performances as possible. One absence is allowed without penalty, and without the
need for an excuse. The second absence from a required event will lower the final grade for the
semester one letter. Every additional unexcused absence will lower the grade an additional letter, and
remember that Applied Music courses are “C or better” in order to pass. Excused absences from required
events may carry an alternate assignment or recital attendance. A student who makes a request to miss a
required event must make every effort to resolve the conflict before asking to be excused. To be excused
from a required event, a student must submit a request (by email) at least one week in advance of the recital
date to their respective applied teacher only. The request must include specific information regarding the
reason for the absence request. Requests are subject to the approval of the applied teacher.
All faculty, guest and student brass performances are required. Brass area student recitals are scheduled
for: March 20, March 26, April 7 and April 30 for Spring 2011. There maybe additions or changes to
this list, and students will be responsible to adjust as needed. Please keep an eye out for published guest
artist and faculty performances, all of which will be listed on the main music calendar on the web. In order
to receive credit for attending a performance, the student must check in with John Vietta at the
beginning of the performance.
3. Studio Class: You will be graded on your solo performance with your accompanist. Criteria will
include: preparation, stage presence, musicianship, intonation, technical proficiency and ensemble. This
will be 20 points of your final grade for the semester. Each absence from studio class will result in a
deduction of 4 points from the final semester total.
4. Jury Grade: Your end-of-the-semester performance exam. The jury must be performed with
accompaniment (where applicable) and must be a refined, polished performance.

A+ = 100 pts
A = 95
A- = 91
B+ = 89
B = 85
B- = 81
C+ = 79
C = 75
C- = 71
D+ = 69
D = 65
D- = 61
F = 0 points
5. Scale Jury: 5 scales at 5 points each. Students will meet the following criteria for scale proficiency
during one lesson in a given semester. Scales should be performed with consistent rhythm in two octaves,
and the Bb and C scales may be asked in three octaves. The student will be responsible for all major and
minor scales in eighth notes at a tempo of quarter note=120. The scale jury will happen in the last lesson of
the semester, and failure to perform a scale jury will result in a zero.
Additional Information
ADA Accommodation Statement:
If you have a documented disability as described by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 933-112 Section
504) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and would like to request academic and/or physical
accommodations please contact Joy Norman at the Office of Disability Services in the Center for Academic
Support and Student Retention, Tucker Hall (706) 568-2330, as soon as possible. Course requirements will
not be waived but reasonable accommodations may be provided as appropriate.
Withdrawal Statement: If you wish to drop this course after the last official day of schedule change, you
must officially withdraw from the course. A withdrawal form must be submitted to the Office of the
Registrar. Prior to the W grade deadline as published in the Schedule of Courses, a grade of W will be
assigned by the registrar unless a grade of WF has already been assigned by the instructor for excessive
absences. A grade of WF will be assigned when a withdrawal form is received in the Office of the Registrar
after the deadline. A student may appeal the assignment of a WF grade by submitting to the registrar
documentation of non-academic hardship. Ceasing to attend class, or verbal notice thereof by the student,
does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in the grade of For WF.