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Hill College 112 Lamar Drive Hillsboro, TX 76645

COURSE SYLLABUS

MUEN 1134 Guitar Ensemble

Hill College is committed to the principal of equal opportunity in education and employment. The college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

Catalog Description:

MUEN 1134 This course is designed for the student who has previous guitar experience. This course is an ensemble setting where students will have the opportunity to read and perform various styles of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Topics discussed will include pedagogical technique as well as reading music notation for beginning to intermediate levels. Admission is by the consent of the Director. May be repeated four times for credit.

Lecture Hours__1__Lab. Hours__2__Semester Credit Hours__1__

Pre-requisites:

Introduction and Purpose

This course is designed to instruct students on playing guitar in a group setting. Students will learn to develop proper technique, note reading, use of dynamics, etc. This course may be required for music majors and transfers to senior institutions.

Instructional Materials All instructional materials will provided by the instructor. Objectives At the completion of this course the students should be able to:

1. Play on a level beyond where they began the semester. 2. Use proper techniques for their particular performing medium. 3. Play music at a level appropriate for their performance skills. 4. Perform in a recital/public performance.

Methods of Instruction

Teaching is done in a group setting with some lecture and discussion, but primarily with the playing of music and the instructor’s evaluation, criticism, and positive reinforcement. The instructor’s demonstration of techniques is also used.

Methods of Evaluation

1. Students are evaluated weekly on their progress in their particular performing medium. 2. Playing tests or performances are given throughout the semester. 3. The guitar ensemble will perform in one recital per semester.

Letter grades for the course will be based on the following percentages:

90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F

Class policies:

Student honesty and attendance policies as stated in the catalog and student handbook are followed.

Disabilities/ADA

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), Hill College’s designated ADA coordinator, Melanie Betz, Director of Academic Advising & Student Success, shall be responsible for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact the Director of Academic Advising & Student Success, Melanie Betz, at (254) 659-7651. Course Outline

I. Guitar Ensemble

II. Discussion and development of proper playing techniques

III. Development of correct sitting position

IV. Development of correct hand position

V. Instruction in various technical skills such as playing scales, warm-up procedures, arpeggios, slurring, tremolo, etc.

VI. Ensemble material will be assigned according to their playing ability.

VII. Performance of a final recital.