Syllabus

There will be 13 one-hour lessons, one noon recital performance, and one jury performance per semester. Attendance is required at all of these. You will be permitted ONE unexcused absence from your lesson with no penalty to your grade. Each additional absence will result in a grade of “0” for that lesson. If you need to reschedule a lesson, you must notify me via email 24 hours in advance or it will be counted as an unexcused absence.

Last day to Withdraw

The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6th.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Week 1 (January 17-20): No lessons. Coordinate schedules and distribute syllabus via email.

Week 2 (January 23-27): Lesson #1

Week 3 (January 30-February 3): Lesson #2

Week 4 (February 6-10): Lesson #3

Week 5 (February 13-17): Lesson #4

Week 6 (February 20-24): Lesson #5

Week 7 (February 27-March 3): Lesson #6

Week 8 (March 6-10): Lesson #7

Week 9 (March 13-17): SPRING BREAK

Week 10 (March 20-24): Lesson #8

Week 11 (March 27-31): Lesson #9

Week 12 (April 3-7): Lesson #10

Week 13 (April 10-14): Lesson #11

Week 14 (April 17-21): Lesson #12

Week 15 (April 24-28): Lesson #13

Week 16 (May 1-5): JURIES (DATE TBD)

Week 17 (May 8-12): FINAL EXAMS

** Student’s required Noon Recital Performance date will be determined during the semester**

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Course Title: APPLIED BRASS
Course Prefix & Number: MUAP 1277	Section Number: 100	Term Code: Spring 2017
Semester Credit Hours: 2	Practice Hours: 160	Lab Hours:
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Private instruction as it relates to brass instruments.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type: x - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o - WECM Course

Name of Instructor:	Vince Kenney
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville CPA 2010
Telephone Number:	(940) 668-3385
E-mail Address:	vkenney@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Thom Talbott
Office Location:	CPA 2001B
Telephone Number:	940-668-3324
E-mail Address:	ttalbott@nctc.edu

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
13	Lesson Attendance/Participation	80%
1	Noon Concert performance	10%
1	Jury Performance	10%

	Student Learning Outcome
	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Demonstrate the ability to identify techniques and literature of individual brass instruments.
	Demonstrate proficiency in playing brass instruments.
	Demonstrate proper breath control, tone production, interpretation, and general musicianship.

MUAP 1277 100 - APPLIED BRASS

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