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Every student is expected to attend each and every rehearsal for this course. Rehearsal attendance accounts for 50% of the student’s grade, and concert attendance accounts for the other 50% of the grade. Any unexcused rehearsal or performance absence will be deducted from the student’s overall grade.

Please note: An unexcused absence from a performance will drop the student’s grade by 25% and an unexcused absence from a rehearsal will drop a student’s grade by 5%.

***An excused absence is ONLY allowed for a family emergency, a death in the family, or documented sickness (from healthcare personnel). Work does not qualify as an excused 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# Date Event

1 Jan. 17, 19 General Rehearsal

2 Jan. 24, 26 General Rehearsal

3 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 General Rehearsal

4 Feb. 7, 9 General Rehearsal

5 Feb. 14, 16 General Rehearsal

6 Feb. 21, 23 General Rehearsal

7 Feb. 28 Mar. 2 General Rehearsal

8 Mar. 7, 9 General Rehearsal

***THURSDAY MARCH 9^th AT 7:30PM, PERFORMANCE #1 –SOUNDS OF NCTC***

SPRING BREAK MARCH 13th-17^th

9 Mar. 21, 23 General Rehearsal

10 Mar. 28, 30 General Rehearsal

11 Apr. 4, 6 General Rehearsal

12 Apr. 11, 13 General Rehearsal

13 Apr. 18, 20 General Rehearsal

*** SATURDAY APRIL 22ND PERFORMANCE #2, NCTC WIND ENSEMBLE WITH THE U.S. A.N.G BAND OF THE SOUTHWEST (JOINT REHEARSAL 12:30PM, CONCERT AT 3PM)

14 Apr. 25, 27 General Rehearsal

15 May 2, 4 General Rehearsal

16 May 8^th-12^th FINALS WEEK –NO REHEARSAL

CONCERT ATTIRE: Ensemble attire is concert black. Gentlemen, please have black socks and shoes, black dress pants, and a black button down shirt. A black coat and tie are optional. Ladies, please wear concert black as well. Any of the following will work: Black dress pants and black shirt, black dress, black skirt and black shirt. For dresses and skirts, please make sure that they are knee length or longer.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.

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Course Title: WIND ENSEMBLE
Course Prefix & Number: MUEN1131	Section Number: 100	Term Code: Spring 2017
Semester Credit Hours: 1	Lecture Hours:	Lab Hours: 48
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): May be repeated for credit. Study and performance of a wide range of wind instrument repertoire (woodwind, brass, and percussion) from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. Open to all students (audition required). Satisfies the college core curriculum requirement.
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
30	Rehearsal Attendance	50%
2	Concert Attendance	50%

	Student Learning Outcome
	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Demonstrate proficiency in playing wind instruments in weekly rehearsals.
	Demonstrate the ability to identify musical literature as it relates to wind instruments.
	Gain musical competence through public performances.

MUEN 1131 100 - WIND ENSEMBLE

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