- Seneca Valley Senior High School
- Individual Musicianship
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Course
Individual Musicianship 6304
Faculty Name
Sara Snyder
Term
!st/ 2nd Semester or Academic Year 2018-19
Meetings
Period 8 / Monday - Friday / SH Band Room/ IHS Band Room
Faculty’s Contact Information
Phone
724-452-6041
Email Address
snydersw@svsd.net
General Course Information This is a one on one private lesson/daily practice schedule
Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other restrictions
Students are accepted into this class through permission of the instructor. Students taking this class must be registered for an Instrumental Performing Ensemble.
Course Description from Program of Studies
Students who take individual musicianship will be expected to work independently on assigned lesson materials in preparation for each lesson. In addition, students will complete any additional listening assignments and perform an end-of-the- nine weeks jury exam.
Standards/Anchors/Objectives
1,2,5,6,7,8 (National) 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 (State)
Required Texts & Materials
Instrument, lesson music and folder, a tuner, a metronome, pencil, journal, etc.
Suggested Texts, Readings, & Materials
As assigned
Assignments & Academic Calendar
8//18- 11/18 Preparation for first nine weeks jury
11/18- 1/19 Preparation for second nine weeks jury
1/19- 3/19 Preparation for third nine weeks jury
4/19- 6/19 Preparation for fourth nine weeks jury
Course Procedures
Grading (credit) Criteria
Grading will be calculated by specific consideration of the following four areas of applied study:
1. The Practice/Lesson Journal (50 points) - Pending
The student will be required to keep a journal of materials relating to the daily practice and weekly lessons of each nine weeks of study. This journal will be reviewed at each lesson. The instructor will make suggestions for improvement in practice technique, time management, and lesson preparation. The practice/lesson journal in its final form will be submitted to the instructor at the jury examination.
2. The Lesson/Performance Evaluations (25 points) - Pending
At specific points during the course of study, the student will be asked to perform the assigned lesson material. This "recital, concert, audition-like performance" may be recorded by audio and/or video.
The recordings will then be discussed and evaluated by the student in conjunction with the instructor. The instructor will complete a "lesson performance evaluation" that will be given to the student, who will then include the evaluation in the final form of the practice/lesson journal.3. Jury Examination (100 points)
Because performance ability is an essential part of the private lesson/musicianship experience, the student is required to demonstrate performance ability before a faculty jury at the end of each nine weeks of applied instruction. The purpose of this examination is to assess the student's progress. The performance selection materials will be chosen by the instructor at approximately the mid-point of each grading period. Student input into the chosen literature is welcomed, but not required. Additionally, there will be a scale requirement for each jury performer. The faculty will make comments and assign a suggested grade. The instructor will decide on a consensus grade for the jury performance. The faculty's comments will be copied and be included in the final form of the practice/lesson journal.
4. Daily Scheduled Practice (2 points per day)
Students taking individual musicianship are expected to use the assigned period on their daily schedule to practice the assigned lesson material. This should be reflected in the Practice/Lesson Journal.
Course Expectations
DO NOT TOUCH ANY INSTRUMENT OTHER THAN YOUR OWN.
Each student is responsible for providing himself or herself with the necessary equipment needed to play. Therefore, items such as: mouthpieces, valve oil, slide grease, notebooks, method books, recordings, etc. are the financial responsibility of the student.
Late Work
Make-up Exams
Incomplete Grades
When students are legally absent from classes, it is his/her responsibility to arrange with his/her teachers to make up work missed in each class. The amount of time given to make up this work depends on the amount of time that the student was absent and the circumstances surrounding the absence. For instance, if the student is legally absent for two school days, the student shall receive two school days to make up the work, if necessary. If this work is not completed within the given time period, a student may receive an “incomplete” grade. At the end of the grading period, or at the interim report, the “incomplete” grade is changed to a failing grade for work that has not been completed. Students will not receive credit for any class work that takes place during unexcused class absences. Students are required to make up any missed assignments. If a student is missing due to a pre approved vacation/field trip they must follow district policy.
Special Assignments
Jury exams will be scheduled at the end of each nine weeks grading period over a period of 2-3 days. Students will be notified in advance of the specific date.
Class Attendance
As per Seneca Valley School District Policy #204, a student shall not be granted credit for any semester course if absences from that course total more than ten (10) periods per semester or for any full year courses that total more than twenty (20) periods for the year. Class period absences may include but not be limited to illness, truancy, vacations, parent sponsored educational experiences, college visitations, service related tests or physicals, and doctor appointments.
In addition, student(s) will not receive credit towards graduation for any class(es)from which the student(s) is illegally absent (confirmed truancy or class cut) more than three times during a semester class or more than 6 times during a full year course. The lack of sufficient credits in any particular school year could result in a student being denied promotion to the next grade level/building and/or graduation. If a student loses credit, he/she will remain in the class and the grade earned will impact the students GPA.
Field Trip Policies
Off-Campus Instruction & Course Activities
The Seneca Valley School District recognizes the value and encourages the opportunities for students to participate in pre-planned trips and educational experiences during the regular school year. Pre-approval forms are available from the building principal, to be completed by the school-approved adult supervisor of the trip.
If a proposed trip has been approved by the principal, written permission from a parent or guardian must be obtained. This permission must indicate understanding of the date, time, cost (if applicable), method of travel, and purpose of this trip. Pupil participants are subject to the supervision of the school-approved adults, who may require a dress code for the occasion. At all times the school code of conduct will be enforced.
Each month throughout the school year a list of those students who have been absent or tardy 15% of the days is generated. The principal or designee will determine individual student participation on the basis of prior attendance records, previous requests, frequency of such requests, academic progress to date, and the educational value of the requested experience.
Technical Support
If you experience any problems with your account you may send an email to: robertsoncj@svsd.net or call the SHS Technology Facilitator at 724-452-6040 X455
Student Conduct, Discipline, and Behavior Management
Students will be expected to follow the guidelines established for the IM class. Students will be expected to report to their assigned practice room and remain there for the duration of the period unless otherwise directed. Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner as much of this class is independent work. Failure to comply with the procedures will result as follows.
1st offense- Verbal Warning
2nd offense- Parental Contact
3rd offense- Discipline referral to the Dean of Students
The Seneca Valley School District has a strict anti-bullying policy. This policy will be observed at all times in this class.
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is defined as taking or imitating the ideas, thoughts or language of another to represent them as one’s original work. It is imperative that all work submitted by a student be representative of his/her own ideas, thoughts and especially language capability. Therefore, plagiarism is strictly prohibited in all work pertaining to school. A grade of “F” or zero will be awarded for any submitted work which is found to be the work of another (student, author, encyclopedia, internet, etc.) and subsequent offenses will be dealt with accordingly.
If the ideas, thoughts or language from another source must be used in the work being done, it is the student’s responsibility to footnote or annotate the information appropriately. Plagiarism software will be used in various classes.
Technology Usage
There are computer labs in the building for student use. Students whose teachers use the lab in their curriculum use courseware specifically designed for that curriculum during scheduled class times. Students are also permitted to use the labs for class or research during study halls as space is available. In addition, there are computers in the library for research purposes plus a workstation in every classroom for teacher and/or student use. The labs are monitored at all times.
All enrolled students have an account on the networked system for file storage and software access. All student accounts are password protected. These passwords are to be kept confidential to protect unauthorized use.
The labs are a privilege provided for the students to enhance the academic curriculum. Games that are not specifically used in the curriculum are not allowed on the system. Individual files are not considered to be personal property. These files may be accessed at any time by teachers, administrators or the system manager. Students are not permitted access to other students’ files. Tampering with files, copying of copyrighted software, downloading or installing games, password tampering, accessing unauthorized directories or removing equipment or software will be considered theft. Tampering with any hardware or equipment or violating policies and/or guidelines governing the use of networks, Internet or software programs are also considered offenses and will be dealt with Per Seneca Valley policy #218. Violators may also be prosecuted under applicable local, state or federal civil or criminal law. Students must show their ID card to gain access to the computer lab.
Email Use
n/a
Prepared by and Date prepared
Sara Snyder 8/24/2018
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