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MUEN xx55 - Patriot Singers - The University of Texas at Tyler

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Due to the importance <strong>of</strong> performance weeks, any other absence during a<br />

performance week will autom<strong>at</strong>ically lower your final grade by one letter<br />

regardless <strong>of</strong> how many other absences you have.<br />

7) Notifying the Director. Only in the case <strong>of</strong> an emergency when prior<br />

communic<strong>at</strong>ion with the conductor is truly impossible, students are always<br />

required to notify Dr. Rose ahead <strong>of</strong> time by email <strong>of</strong> an absence.<br />

8) Due to the inherent team-n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> all music ensembles, excessive<br />

tardiness, extended absences, and sitting out for wh<strong>at</strong>ever reason may<br />

cause the singer to be dropped from the ensemble <strong>at</strong> any time during the<br />

semester. In such instances, final grading and scholarship eligibility will<br />

be determined on a case-by-case basis.<br />

9) While in rehearsal, always have your music present and a pencil. Take<br />

notes. Pop quizzes will be given to check if music has been marked. Use<br />

good posture. Listen to instructions, even when given to another section<br />

for they will likely apply to you <strong>at</strong> some point. And most <strong>of</strong> all, ENJOY<br />

SINGING!<br />

B. Performances<br />

1) Performances <strong>of</strong> any kind are the equivalent <strong>of</strong> an exam in any other<br />

class. In an exam for a lecture course, you would not arrive l<strong>at</strong>e or<br />

schedule work or other appointments or activities <strong>at</strong> the same time, nor<br />

should you for a performance. Clear your schedules far ahead <strong>of</strong> time for<br />

these events. <strong>The</strong> day <strong>of</strong> a performance or dress rehearsal, arrange your<br />

schedule with sufficient time so th<strong>at</strong> you will not be rushed or th<strong>at</strong> a<br />

moder<strong>at</strong>e time change to the event (only if necessary) will not impact you.<br />

For all performances your music should be prepared, including memorized<br />

when required. Performers’ faces should be expressive, with eyes on the<br />

conductor and not wandering around the room. Wh<strong>at</strong>ever personal issues<br />

may exist, they must be put aside from the moment you walk on stage or<br />

the performance will be ruined for other singers and audience alike.<br />

Musical accuracy and all body language will be observed and accounted<br />

for in your grading <strong>of</strong> each performance.<br />

2) Additional performances may be added to the schedule following<br />

public<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this syllabus due to requests from university administr<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

public events invit<strong>at</strong>ions, and possible school recruiting visits. Dr. Rose<br />

will be judicious and balanced about the acceptance <strong>of</strong> such invit<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se additional performances are not optional. Please note th<strong>at</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

primary reasons <strong>P<strong>at</strong>riot</strong> <strong>Singers</strong> exists is to represent the best <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Tyler</strong> to the public <strong>at</strong> large, and th<strong>at</strong> you receive scholarships<br />

specifically to perform as musical ambassadors outside <strong>of</strong> your regular<br />

campus courses and activities. If additional performances arise, a letter is<br />

always provided to provide you with an absence from your other activities.<br />

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