MUSIC 2021-22 Student Handbook
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Music Student Handbook This Music Program Handbook serves as a guide for Music students. It will help you: Better understand your unique program and degree requirements and navigate the program advising and registration process; Clarify expectations for performance elements of your program (juries, proficiency, recitals, ensemble performances); Organize and plan your year ahead with calendar reminders of significant Music events and dates; Understand and align with facilities usage regulations (practice, studio and classroom spaces, common spaces, music library and resources); Know your rights and responsibilities with respect to faculty relations, peer relations, representation and advocacy, student records and appeals. Please review the Table of Contents for an overview of all topics covered in the Handbook. If we’ve missed something, let us know and we will endeavour to include it in next year’s Handbook. We wish you a rich and wonderful year ahead! Sincerely, The Ambrose Music Faculty
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Table of Contents
Welcome! Our History and Degree Credentials ...... 2
Meet Your Faculty ...... 3
Ambrose Arts Mission and Values ...... 4
Music Program Learning Outcomes ...... 5
Program Standards ...... 7
Ambrose Music Admission Requirements ...... 8
Ambrose Music Degree Requirements ...... 9 BA Music Concentration ...... 9 BMus ...... 10 BA Music Major ...... 11 BA Music Minor ...... 11 BA Worship Arts Minor…………………………………………………………………………………………………...12
Applied Music: Lessons, Labs, Masterclasses, and Juries ...... 13
Events and Productions: Ensembles, Concerto Concert Auditions ...... 16
Music Facilities Use: Policies and Etiquette ...... 18
Ambrose Arts Service ...... 20
Academic Policies: Advising, Concerns and Grade Appeals, Music Student Status, Keyboard Proficiency ...... 21
Music Student Information: Library, Student Contact Information, Bulletin Boards, Lockers ...... 25
Program Activities, Program and Course Fees ...... 26
University Policies and Information ...... 27
Important University and Music Dates and Deadlines ...... 28
Appendix 1. 2020-21 Music Course Schedule ...... 30
Appendix 2. University Schedule ...... 32
Appendix 3. Service Component Tracking ...... 35
Appendix 4. Jury Rubric………………………………………………………………………………………………35
Notes ...... 37
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Welcome
A hearty welcome to all new and returning students; we are delighted that you have chosen the Music Program at Ambrose University for your studies. Music is part of Ambrose Arts (ambrose.edu/arts), an academic department whose three arts programs (Music, Theatre, Dance) and various fine arts electives (Art History, Aesthetics, Studio Art) operate within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Ambrose University.
Our History Music study at Ambrose celebrates a long history that stretches back to the early days of both founding colleges: Canadian Bible College (Regina, SK, 1950s) and Canadian Nazarene College (Red Deer, AB, 1940s and Winnipeg, MB, 1960s). Our music programs are rooted in the denominational traditions of these founding bible colleges which featured as a core of study sacred music performance and church music (vocal, instrumental, choral, conducting), and have expanded to include more contemporary forms of music making (jazz, musical theatre, contemporary music, and composition).
Our Music Degree Credentials All Ambrose University degree credentials are approved under the Postsecondary Learning Act of the Province of Alberta, and these credentials are recommended and reviewed periodically for quality assurance by the Campus Alberta Quality Council. Ambrose University Music degree programs include: • Bachelor of Arts 3-year Concentration (90 credits); • Bachelor of Arts 4-year Major (120 credits); • Bachelor of Music 4-year Major (120 credits). The program also offers: • Minor in Music (18 credits, completed as part of a Bachelor of Arts). • Worship Arts Minor (21 credits, completed as Part of a Bachelor of Arts). You will find additional information about the Music degrees and policies in this Music Student Handbook. Please consult the Ambrose University Undergraduate Academic Calendar for detailed requirements and course descriptions: https://ambrose.edu/academic-calendar
Differentiation Between Degree Credentials The Ambrose Bachelor of Arts (in Music) is a general liberal arts degree. As such, it conforms to other Ambrose University liberal arts degree programs (B.A. degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences) and requires a number of non-music (liberal arts and science) courses for completion. Bachelor of Arts (Music) programs focus to a lesser degree on applied study, but still require a minimum level of proficiency. The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree, so designated because of the heavy focus on applied music study. The B. Mus. is a credential modelled on guild membership (like many other professions, such as law or medicine) and requires students to obtain a high level of proficiency in the practice of the art as well as the ability to acquire general knowledge of the subject matter. Bachelor of Music programs involve a heavy focus on applied and ensemble music, the practice of the discipline. There are three primary facets to all Music degree credentials: 1. Theoretical coursework (theory, history/criticism and elective coursework) 2. Applied study (aural skills, technique, including composition and conducting, lessons, solo literature interpretation, masterclasses/workshops and recital performances) 3. Ensemble rehearsals (group practice and performance, public concerts)
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Meet Your Faculty
Barrett Hileman MFA – Associate Professor of Theatre, Arts Chair; [email protected] Performance Coaching, Artistic Director of Ambrose Arts Season
Mark Bartel DMA – Associate Professor of Music; [email protected] Choral Ensembles, History of Music in Worship, Conducting Faculty Advisor to First Year and Transfer Students Alyssa Michaud PhD – Assistant Professor of Music; [email protected] Music History, Capstone Seminar, Art and Faith Faculty Advisor to Returning Students
Sessional Instructors Michalis Andronikou PhD – Theory & Composition, Aural Skills; [email protected] Pat Belliveau BMus – Saxophone & Jazz Band; [email protected] Arnold Choi DMA – Cello [email protected] Jason Erhardt MMus – Orchestra; [email protected] Michelle Grégoire MMus – Jazz Piano; [email protected] Heather Heron-Mykyte MMus – Viola; [email protected] Tyler Hornby MMus – Jazz Percussion, Jazz Ensemble; [email protected] Krzysztof Jablonski DMus – Piano; [email protected] Tara Laberge DMA – Voice; [email protected] Laurie Matiation BMus – French Horn; [email protected] Neil McVey – Jazz Guitar; [email protected] Karri Quan BMus – Violin; [email protected] Dave Reid MMus – Low Brass; [email protected] Rod Squance DMA – Classical Percussion & World Music; [email protected] Stefano Valdo MMus – Bass, Jazz Ensemble; [email protected] Murray Visscher MMus – Classical Guitar; [email protected] André Wickenheiser MMus – Trumpet; [email protected]
Ambrose Arts Staff Elizabeth Clarke DMA – Program Accompanist; [email protected] Krzysztof Jablonski DMus – Classical Coordinator; [email protected] Tyler Hornby MMus – Jazz Coordinator; [email protected] Chantal Gandar – Dance Coordinator; [email protected] Heather Young BFA – Technical Director (for production questions, please email Val Lieske) Val Lieske BA – Associate Director, Ambrose Arts; [email protected] Barb de Bruyn BMus, BEd, DipFA – Administrative Assistant, Ambrose Arts; [email protected]
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Ambrose University Ambrose Arts Mission and Values
Ambrose University Mission Ambrose University is a community of transformative Christian higher education with a vision for the welfare of our city and our world. We provide excellent Christian post-secondary education to prepare men and women for wise, joyful, and redemptive engagement in the church, society, and the created order.
Ambrose Arts Mission Ambrose Arts is preparation for a life of cultural impact.
Ambrose Arts Values Ambrose Arts is a diverse community of learners, educators, and culture-makers who are guided by a series of strong ideals:
Community Intimate class sizes, mentor/mentee faculty-student relationships, strong bonds between current arts students, alumni engagement, and strategic artist and organizational partnerships all intersect at Ambrose Arts to provide the feeling of a creative home.
Excellence Disciplinary expertise and the highest achievable standards are our continual pursuit.
Artist as Identity We admit to a vocational calling as artists, regardless of career path.
Experiential Breadth We believe artists should have more than a passing exposure to other artistic disciplines and the greatest range of liberal arts training possible.
Advocacy We are ambassadors for the Arts on campus, in our city, and in our spheres of influence.
Character Formation Ambrose Arts is concerned with the development of the whole person – artistically, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
Career Formation Ambrose Arts recognizes that making a living in the arts is of primary (not secondary) importance to students, and as such takes seriously its commitment to prepare graduates for a career in the arts.
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Ambrose Arts Music Outcomes
Students in all Ambrose Arts music programs will endeavor to achieve proficiencies in three categories of learning outcomes. In keeping with Ambrose Arts’ Mission to prepare students for a life of cultural impact, students will be holistically trained in areas of CRAFT, CAREER, and CHARACTER FORMATION.
CRAFT Competencies A graduate holding a credential from the Ambrose Arts music program will possess: Performance • Technical skills in performance requisite for mature self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for their degree program • Collaborative competencies and knowledge of ensemble repertoire gained through regular experiences with appropriate ensembles • Ensemble conducting techniques and rehearsal leadership capability • Pedagogical teaching techniques that can be applied in solo and ensemble settings History and Research • Basic knowledge of music history and repertories through to the present day, and have the ability to: – Utilize correct terminology in discussions of musical works from the medieval era through the twenty-first century – Participate in informed conversations around historical and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives – Comprehend music research literature at a post-secondary level, and apply findings in clear verbal and written communication Theory and Composition • A theoretical knowledge of overarching musical forms, processes, and structures of music, including – Knowledge of diatonic and chromatic harmony – Basic knowledge of counterpoint, analysis and orchestration – Introduction to post-tonal idioms • Standard proficiency in composing, arranging, and re-arranging music for various ensembles, including: – The use of traditional and extended (modern) instrumental techniques to develop their own musical language – The ability to combine new knowledge with previously acquired skills to create personalized compositional methods Musicianship Skills • An understanding of the common organizational patterns of music and their interaction, and the ability to employ this understanding in: – Performing melodies and rhythms at sight – Taking aural dictation of harmonic progressions, melodies, and rhythms • Keyboard skills required for playing basic harmonic progressions and simple piano accompaniments
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A graduate holding a credential from the Ambrose Arts music program will: • Maintain a portfolio of professional documents (artist bios, resume, headshots, studio teaching documents, etc.) which trace progress through the music program and serve as a basis for early career opportunities • Demonstrate citizenship as a part of the Ambrose Arts community and the professional communities relevant to their specializations, including: – Participation in professional organizations and conferences – Involvement in production of performances internal and external to Ambrose Arts – Possess basic literacy in digital musicianship and music production • Articulate a clear understanding of the marketplace in their field and possess the entrepreneurship skills required to navigate it, including: – Obtaining and honouring paid work opportunities – Networking and self-promotion – Budgeting, record-keeping, and tax preparation
CHARACTER Competencies
A graduate holding a credential from the Ambrose Arts music program will: • Demonstrate professionalism as a member of their artistic communities, including independent preparation, initiative, teamwork, cooperation, meeting or exceeding deadlines, and the honouring of commitments • Display strong personal management skills, including: – Time management – Care of body and mind – Effective and sustainable practice habits • Demonstrate an integration of art and faith in life and practice through: – Intellectual commitment to grasp and apply new concepts through contemplative and spiritual practice – The ability to express basic tenets of faith and individual worldview – Valuing community in spiritual practice – Displaying integrity through adherence to personal values and beliefs within artistic practice
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Program Standards Canadian Degree Qualifications Framework (CDQF) and the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) Ambrose University’s Music Degree Programs (B. A. Music 3-year; B. A. Music 4-year; B. Mus.) meet or exceed the standard set by the CDQF and are authorized in Alberta by the CAQC, with the approval of the Government of Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education. For more information, please see the following links: http://technicalcouncil.com/files/canadian_qfw.pdf - guidelines for baccalaureate degrees https://caqc.alberta.ca/review-process/standards/program-standards/
The Campus Alberta Quality Council reviews and authorizes all Ambrose University degree programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science through: 1. Annual Reporting to CAQC (an overview of all Arts and Science programs, submitted Nov. 1 of each year, and reviewed by the Monitoring Standards Committee of the Council); 2. Cyclical Program Reviews (detailed summaries of 5-7 years of program operation), including reports on various criteria, including: faculty teaching/research, student success (measured against learning outcomes), enrolment, learning resources (including technology and library), facilities and maintenance, finances, new program initiatives and student mobility/transfer. The CAQC program review of Music has begun and will be completed by 2022. • Process of Cyclical Program Review: Every 5-7 years, Music program faculty will conduct and write a self- study, reflecting on all degrees within the program and reviewing the above criteria. The self-study is then sent to several external reviewers (music faculty at other institutions) for evaluation and comment. Once reviewers’ comments have been received and Music faculty responses to these comments have been provided, the study and relevant documents will be submitted to CAQC for formal review. CAQC chooses two or more academic specialists (from within and outside Alberta) to undertake a campus site visit and to document their findings relative to the self-study and supporting documentation. • Self-study and site visit components also require student input through surveys and committee work (self-study) and meeting with the site visit team. The findings of the site visit team are submitted to the Monitoring Standards Committee of CAQC who review the self-study and external site visit report. The MSC indicates to the program faculty if there are any areas of non-compliance or requirements for improvement in program delivery. The program faculty are required to respond to the MSC report and provide periodic updates (through annual institutional reporting) on any recommended changes/improvements.
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Ambrose Music Admission Requirements
NOTE: This section is intended to enhance content in the current Ambrose University Undergraduate Calendar and is in no way intended to replace any part of that content, which is the official source of academic policy and program requirements for Ambrose University. See https://ambrose.edu/undergrad-academic- calendar for more details.
Music Program Admission Requirements Admission to all Ambrose Music degree programs is straightforward: 1. Apply to Ambrose University and meet the general admission requirements (How to apply) 2. Satisfy the specific Music Admission requirements (Music Specific Admission Requirements) • Pass the MU 036 Introduction to Musical Theory Course exam or RCM Level 8 theory exam and score 70% or better • Perform an entrance audition (10-12 minutes of music with varying styles on your chosen instrument). In-person auditions are preferred; recorded auditions are acceptable if advanced permission is granted by the Music program faculty. • Minimum entrance requirements in performance: – PIANO BMus – three contrasting pieces, of which one should be a classical sonata at the Grade Ten RCM or equivalent level BA: Music Major or Concentration – Three contrasting pieces of which one should be a classical sonata from the Grade Nine RCM level or equivalent level. – VOICE – demonstrate a strong vocal potential. Formal vocal training is preferred but not required. – GUITAR – demonstrate a strong, basic guitar technique/skill. Performance is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and students may pursue either a classical or jazz focus. – STRINGS, BRASS, WOODWINDS, PERCUSSION – minimum RCM Level 8 For more specific instrument requirements see https://ambrose.edu/music-program-requirements
Please Note: All transfer students (having received credits in Music at another post- secondary institution are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credit is assessed by the Music faculty and the Registrar’s office, and an additional series of tests may be required to determine individual standing against the Ambrose Music course sequence.
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Music Program Degree Requirements
“Music is a profession requiring talent, knowledge, skill, and dedication. Employment depends almost entirely on demonstrated competence. Success is based primarily on work rather than on credentials. Experience tells us that music, though dependent on talent, inspiration, and creativity, requires much more to function as a significant spiritual and educational force. The primary purpose of schools of music is to help individual students turn talent, inspiration, creativity, and dedication into significant potential for service to the development of musical culture in its multiple dimensions.” (Excerpted from NASM Handbook, 2017-18 Philosophy) Please Note: A student enrolled in any of the following Music programs is governed by the specific requirements of the degree credential as documented in the University Undergraduate Calendar in the year of admission to the program. If there are approved curricular changes to the program’s requirements during a student’s course of study, the students may voluntarily elect to be governed by the new requirements if completion is not disrupted. Please refer to the current Ambrose University Undergraduate Calendar for detailed descriptions of the following credentials.
Bachelor of Arts: Music (3-year Concentration – 90 credits) 30 credits – CORE Liberal Arts Requirements (Humanities, Science, Social Sciences) * 21 credits – MUSIC Requirements, including: MU 125 a/b Aural Skills (3) MU 136 Theory I (3) MU 236 Theory II (3) MU 203 History of Music I (3) MU 207 History of Music II (3) MU 485 Music, Faith and Society/CAPSTONE (3) One of: MU 212 Basic Conducting (3) MU 215 Piano Pedagogy (3) 18 credits – Applied Music and Ensemble Requirement Applied: 3 credits 1xx; 9 credits senior level (12) Ensemble: 3 credits 1xx (large ensemble); 3 credits senior level (audition) (6) 21 credits – Electives (note: 18 of these electives must be at the senior level) Arts and Science Electives (9) Open Electives (12) *Please see AUUC for details of CORE Liberal Arts Requirements and Electives.
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Bachelor of Music (4-year) Requirements (120 credits) 30 credits – CORE Liberal Arts Requirements (Humanities, Science, Social Sciences) 51 credits – Music Requirements, including: MU 125 a/b Aural Skills (3) MU 225 a/b Aural Skills (3) MU 136 Music Theory I (3) MU 203 History of Music I (3) MU 207 History of Music II (3) MU 211 History of Music III (3) MU 212 Basic Conducting (3) MU 236 Music Theory II (3) MU 327 Music Theory III (3) MU 336 Music Theory and Arranging (3)
6 credits in Music History at the Senior Level from the following: MU 272 Jazz History (3) MU 307 World Music (3) MU 309 Popular Music from 1945 to the Present (3) MU 352 History of Music and Worship (3) MU 355 History of Keyboard Music (3) MU 404 History of Music Seminar (3) MU 485 Music, Faith and Society/CAPSTONE (3) 9 credits in Music at the senior level 36 credits – Applied Music and Ensemble Requirement Applied: 3 credits 1xx; 21 credits senior level (24) Ensemble: 3 credits 1xx (large ensemble); 9 credits senior level (by audition) (12)
3 credits – Electives Open Electives MU 475 Recital Students may audit this course so it may be added to their student transcript, even when they do not need the course to graduate. *Please see AUUC for details of CORE Liberal Arts Requirements.
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Bachelor of Arts: Music (4-year Major – 120 credits) 30 credits – CORE Liberal Arts Requirements (Humanities, Science, Social Sciences) * 33 credits – Music Requirements, including: MU 125 a/b Aural Skills (3) MU 136 Music Theory I (3) MU 203 History of Music I (3) MU 207 History of Music II (3) MU 212 Basic Conducting (3) MU 236 Music Theory II (3) MU 327 Music Theory III (3) MU 485 Music, Faith and Society/CAPSTONE (3) 9 credits in Music at the Senior Level
21 credits – Applied Music and Ensemble Requirement Applied: 3 credits 1xx; 9 credits senior level (12) Ensemble: 3 credits 1xx (large ensemble); 6 credits senior level (audition) (9) 36 credits – Electives (note: 30 of these electives must be at the senior level) Arts and Science Electives (18) Open Electives (18) *Please see AUUC Calendar for details of CORE Liberal Arts Requirements and Electives.
Bachelor of Arts: Music Minor (18 credits) The Music minor offers students the opportunity to complement their major or concentration with the study of Music. The minor is useful for students considering careers in education (18 credits in any discipline is a ‘teachable subject’ in a K-12 environment), church music and other vocational programs. 15 Credits from: MU 125 a/b Aural Skills (3) MU 136 Music Theory I (3) MU 1xx Applied Lessons (3) MU 1xx Music Ensemble (3) One senior level Music elective (3) 3 Credits from: MU 201 Musics of the Western World (3) MU 203 History of Music I (3) MU 207 History of Music II (3)
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Bachelor of Arts: Worship Arts Minor (21 Credits) The Worship Arts minor offers students an opportunity to complement their Major or Concentration with the interdisciplinary study of Worship Arts. Grounded in the Christian Tradition, this minor provides an opportunity to study both pastoral theology as it relates to congregational worship, and the fine arts as they relate to Christian history and worship. This minor is a good fit for students considering either vocational or volunteer roles leading congregational worship. The Worship Arts minor is not open to Bachelor of Theology students at this time.
18 Credits from: PST 382 Worship Leadership Strategies REL 370 Theology and Practice of Worship REL 332 Psalms IND 288 Art and Faith I IND 289 Art and Faith II PST 2XX Pastoral Theology (3)
3 Credits from the following praxis fine arts electives: MU 140/141/etc. Applied Music Lessons MU 180/181/etc. Applied Music Lessons, Applied Conducting, or Applied Composition MU 190/190/etc. University/Chamber Singers MU 157/158/etc. Instrumental Ensembles DA 213/214 Modern Dance Technique I/II DA 203/204 Ballet Technique I/II ART 141 Drawing I TH 201/202 Acting: Meisner I & II
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Ambrose University Applied Music • Lessons, Labs, Master Classes, Juries Applied Music Lessons Applied Music Lessons in various Instruments, Voice, and Composition are available to all Ambrose students who wish to improve their playing and/or performing abilities. Students wishing to enroll in Applied Lessons undergo an evaluation exam in which the student’s current skill level is assessed by music faculty. A recommended plan of action is provided to each student: Music majors and minors are required to take Applied Lessons, and will be assigned an instructor for their primary instrument. Lessons in additional instruments may occur after consultation with the major’s academic advisor. For non-majors, if after the evaluation exam a suitable instructor for a particular instrument or skill level cannot be found, Ambrose may decline to offer non-majors applied instruction. The syllabus template for Applied Music courses will serve as music program policy and should contain the following information (common to all applied music courses), in addition to required University syllabus content:* Course Title: Should include information about semester (first, second, third, etc.) Example: Violin (Applied, second semester) Course Description: After the official calendar description, the following statement is to be included: All Music students, regardless of program credential, are required to complete an Applied Music component of study. Expected Learning Outcomes: Applied instructors will have a set of three – four specific learning outcomes designed for each level (successive semester) of skills development and performance execution. These must be actionable outcomes, and should be expressed in the following manner: Upon Completion of MU XXX (instrument), students will: • Demonstrate proficiency in executing the following performance techniques (list); • Showcase stylistic mastery (interpretation/performance) and knowledge of specific works (list); • Memorize (number) of pieces/movements; • Perform as a soloist (X number of times) in recital. Textbooks: This section should contain a list of all repertoire and technical method books required for the course. Course Schedule: Schedule of semester lesson dates/times to be determined with student, and wherever possible, attached to syllabus. Course Requirements: • There are a minimum of 12 lessons per semester. • 24-hour notice must be given for a lesson cancellation; an instructor is under no obligation to make up for missed lesson with notice of less than 24 hours from a student (grades may be docked for unexcused absences at the instructor’s discretion). • Repertoire and technical requirements during this semester will include: 1. Level and specific content of skills technique; 2. Level and specific content of repertoire content (repertoire list for semester); 3. Practice requirements (daily/weekly - at the discretion of the instructor); 4. Performance at a minimum of one Tuesday lab/semester; 5. Attendance at a minimum of 10 lab sessions during the semester. (see labs and masterclasses section)
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Ambrose University 6. Jury: ALL students taking Applied Music will perform a jury at the end of the semester. Each student must submit a jury form in advance - with the instructor’s signature - indicating a minimum of three works (or single movements from extended works) to be performed. No repertoire may be repeated in successive juries. Memorization is at the discretion of the instructor. 7. In order for a student to progress into the second year of applied lesson, they are required to have completed all first-year music coursework. Attendance: See policy above, under Requirements. Grade Summary: Recommended Applied Music Assessment (Percentage) • Lesson attendance and progress toward achieving learning outcomes ...... 50% • Jury (performance RUBRIC to be distributed with syllabus) ...... 30% • Lab Performance (minimum of one performance/semester) ...... 10% • Lab Attendance (see options above) ...... 10% *Please Note: Students should consult with program advisor if any of these components are absent from the applied music syllabus.
Labs and Master Classes Weekly Performance Labs are generally held on Tuesdays between 12:15-1:00 pm and occasionally on Thursdays. Days and times will be posted each week. Student performances begin 2 to 3 weeks into each semester. For the first few weeks of each semester, local guest artists and musicians will be our guests during the lab time. They may perform in recital, provide a master class, or talk about their work as a musician in the community. Guest artist or faculty master classes may be scheduled at additional times outside of the traditional lab hour. • Attendance at a minimum of 10 labs is mandatory in a given semester, if a student is currently registered for Applied Music. • Each student taking applied music lessons is required to perform a minimum of one time per semester in a Tuesday (or Thursday) Performance Lab. • Sign-up sheets will be available several weeks in advance, so that students may indicate the work being performed and select a performance date. Students are encouraged to sign up early in the semester, and perform more than once if possible, as this is good preparation for juries. • External Labs for performance labs attendance may include CPO, Calgary Opera, professional choral/jazz concerts, chamber music recitals, or digital offerings as approved by the Applied Lesson instructor. Please show ticket stub/program for proof of external attendance and a 150-word response to the performance to the Program Administrator. • Digital offerings may also count for lab attendance if approved by the Applied Music instructor. To submit a digital offering as a lab requirement, the link and a 150-word response to the performance must be submitted to the Program Administrator as your “ticket stub.”
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Juries The semester jury in Applied Music functions as the final exam for the course. As such, if a student does not attend their scheduled jury or does not submit their jury recording by the deadline, the student will not receive the jury portion of their course grade. In the event of an emergency or serious illness, a student can request that the Music Program consider rescheduling the jury (in-person or recorded) within the University exam period. If a student cannot complete the jury by the final day of the exam period, they must apply to the Registrar for a course extension.
Students in their second and third year of the B. Mus. Degree program must receive a B- grade or above on each semester’s jury. Failure to receive a B- or higher on the jury will result in the following actions: a. The student may apply to re-attempt their jury within the university exam period. There will be only 1 re- attempt offered per semester. b. If a student fails to achieve a B- grade on the re-attempt, the music faculty will impose one of the following actions: 1. The student may be given a probationary semester of Applied Music lessons. If the student achieves a B- or higher on their subsequent jury, they will continue in the program. 2. The student may be required to repeat the same level of Applied Music lessons in order to pass their jury at a B- level or higher. 3. The student may be denied further progression in the B.Mus. degree.
• Student jury evaluation forms from all semesters will be kept on file until the student graduates or leaves the program. • Student jury evaluation forms will typically be sent to the students on the Monday following their jury evaluation. • Students should expect to discuss their jury performance with their Applied Music instructor on the first lesson of the subsequent semester. • Juries will be 15 minutes for Junior Juries and 20 minutes for Senior Juries • The program must include a minimum of 3 works of varied style and technical challenge, prepared in advance, according to Applied Music syllabus requirements (see above Syllabus Template for Applied Music). • There are no technical exercises (scales, etc.) performed in the jury. • Jury members may elect to hear only a portion of individual works at their discretion. • Lab Requirements must be completed by the scheduled jury time. • A Rubric for performance juries is available in Appendix 4 A draft schedule for juries will be available approximately three weeks prior to the end of the semester. If there are final exam conflicts with your scheduled jury time, please notify your instructor immediately so an alternate time can be arranged. Students must complete and submit a jury form, with instructor signature, indicating the repertoire to be performed. Failure to attend and perform a jury results in forfeiture of 30% of the applied music grade for that semester. Extenuating circumstances will only be considered on provision of documentation in the form of an appeal to the Music Faculty, received no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled jury. There is no guarantee that an opportunity to make up a forfeited jury will be granted.
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Ambrose University Events and Productions
Obtaining a Music degree involves more than enrolment in a course of studies. Being enrolled in Music ensembles or applied lessons requires regular participation in public performance. Ambrose University Music performances enhance learning in solo and collaborative music making, and these events also represent the public face of Ambrose University to the wider community. As such, they require participation of all music students that is professional, respectful and reflective of Ambrose University’s ethos and values. Your Handbook addresses the types of professional development experience offered through participation in public events under the aegis of the Music Program and Ambrose Arts. Additionally, a complete listing of Ambrose Arts Productions for the current season can be found in the Appendices section of the Handbook.
Ensembles Students may earn ensemble credit through participation in Large Ensembles (Ambrose University Singers, Orchestra, Jazz Band) or Small Ensembles (Chamber Singers, Jazz Combo, Collaborative Performance Class). Small Ensemble offerings will be decided upon year by year based on the needs and skill sets of the currently enrolled music students. Specific Ensemble requirements and expectations for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year levels are detailed in the Degree Requirements. Expectations within each ensemble course should be made clear in the course syllabus. Students do have the right of refusal to perform outside of syllabus expectations.
Attendance Expectations for Ensembles 1. Ensembles are participation/performance courses. Rehearsals and performance comprise the assessment elements. Attendance is taken at each rehearsal and performance. Members are required to participate in all rehearsal, performance and touring activities as outlined in the syllabus. Members are responsible for noting all scheduled rehearsals and performances and understanding that these may be subject to change. 2. Excused absences will be granted for legitimate reasons, based on communication with the ensemble director. Members should inform the director in advance of any rehearsal or performance that must be missed. Work, medical appointments, and co-curricular/extra-curricular activities which conflict with any portion of a rehearsal are not acceptable excused absences. If a member is ill, he/she must email to inform the director of an absence. It is the director’s right to request a doctor’s note if a student misses a rehearsal or performance for medical reasons.
Performance Expectations for Ensembles 1. To purposely interpret a variety of postsecondary level music appropriate to a church and university venues; 2. To acquire a better understanding of choral/instrumental ensemble technique and apply knowledge to performance; 3. To actively represent Ambrose University through performance opportunities; 4. To be team players, supporting individual and group needs that arise out of a rehearsal and performance.
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Ambrose University EDWIN GNANDT CONCERTO COMPETITION GUIDELINES The Ambrose University Concerto Competition is open to any music student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Program or the Bachelor of Arts Program as a music major at Ambrose University. It is open to all instrumentalists and singers. Auditions are held every November with the public performance of the concerto in March of the next year. Those selected will perform with the Ambrose University Chamber Orchestra.
Guidelines: 1. Instrumentalists must audition with one movement from the standard concerto repertoire. 2. Singers must audition with an aria (opera or oratorio) OR a musical theater selection. 3. Memorization for the audition is strongly encouraged but not compulsory. 4. Memorization is compulsory for the public performance in March. 5. Those auditioning must provide their own accompanist at the audition. 6. Those chosen to perform in a given year are eligible to audition again the following year. There are no restrictions on the number of times one can perform. 7. An impartial adjudicator will be brought in from outside of Ambrose University to judge the auditions. 8. A minimum of one soloist to a maximum of three soloists will be selected to perform. 9. Students must have permission of their applied instructor or the music program to audition.
All inquiries regarding the concerto auditions and the concerto concert should be directed to the music program: [email protected]
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Date: ______
Applicant Name: ______
Instrument/Voice: ______
Title of Concerto and movement: ______
Or Aria and the work it is from: ______
Composer: ______
Length of concerto or aria: ______
Name of Instructor: ______
Signature of Instructor: ______
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Facilities Use • Policies and Etiquette Practice Rooms and Teaching Studios 1. The practice rooms are intended for primary use by Music Students (and those currently registered in applied music and ensemble courses). 2. During weekdays (M-F), the practice rooms are available from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. – After 6:00pm and on weekends, the Music Wing doors will be locked. Your activated key card will allow you access. 3. To request practice room times, please use https://ambrose.edu/musicroomrequest with your preferred days, times and rooms. You may request a maximum of 2 hours/day for individual practice and 4 hours/week for small ensembles. You will receive a confirmation email with your schedule. 4. Permanent practice schedules will be posted online after ADD – DROP each semester. Your times/rooms are RESERVED for you for the duration of the semester. RULE: If you do not arrive within the first 10 minutes of your reserved time, the practice room is free for another student’s use for the duration of the hour. 5. There will be NO practice opportunity or studio use during University Chapel hours. 6. Please note that Teaching Studios are not available for student practice/rehearsal. 7. During the Spring and Summer months (May – August), no current Music students or non-Music students are permitted to use the practice rooms without permission of Music faculty. The one exception would be any credit programming scheduled during these months, where practice room usage is required. 8. General Practice Room Etiquette: • Rooms with grand pianos are intended for applied piano practice and small ensembles involving piano. Priority use will be given to these purposes. Other students may use these spaces as available. • Please leave the windows uncovered. • Only water is permitted in the studios; do not place water on the pianos. • Do not leave personal belongings or litter in the practice rooms. * • Do not move pianos or move additional furniture or large items into practice rooms. * • Please turn off lights when leaving the practice room. * Large instruments should have a secure space for storage outside of practice rooms. Please do not leave your instrument unattended in a practice room space.
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Classroom Policies and Etiquette 1. Attendance and Late Arrival: Students are requested to be prompt to class. The instructor is given the prerogative to consider a student absent for excessive tardiness. The professor reserves the right to request a doctor’s note/certificate for any unexcused absences, especially for repeated absences. In some cases, students may be docked all or a portion of a course attendance grade if they miss four or more classes for any reason. 2. Food and Drink: Water bottles are allowed in the classroom. Food is generally not allowed in classrooms (including G2195), except under extraordinary circumstances (University events, receptions, etc.) where food may be permitted in the classroom. 3. Electronic Etiquette: Students are expected to treat their instructor, guest speakers, and fellow students with respect. It is disruptive to the learning goals of a course or seminar and disrespectful to fellow students to use electronic devices for purposes unrelated to the course during a class session. Turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices during class. Laptops should be used for class-related purposes only. Do not text, read or send personal emails, use social media, search the internet or play computer games during class. The instructor has the right to disallow the student to use a laptop in future lectures and /or withdraw from the session for non- compliance. Repeat offenders will be directed to the Chair and/or Dean. If you are expecting communication due to an emergency, please speak with the instructor before the class. 4. Personal Rehearsal: Classrooms such as G2195 are generally not available to students for rehearsal, unless consent is provided by a faculty member for times when the room is not occupied on the schedule (see Appendix 1 for class schedule). Faculty instructors have first rights to a classroom, both for teaching and class set-up and preparation.
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Ambrose University’s approved Program Definitions Policy H.4 states that “Every program will incorporate a service component.” Service at Ambrose Arts is a foundational part of the Department ethos. Service goes beyond a set of onerous checkboxes students must complete, to being a catalyst for the personal formation process that is a hallmark of Ambrose Arts training. The idea of service is embedded into the Ambrose mission of redemptive engagement, it embodies the Ambrose Arts values of community and advocacy, and it is written into the Ambrose Arts learning outcomes. Acts of service shape the giver, impact the receiver, and are a crucial part of all functional relationships, institutions, and communities. Learning to serve well is a life skill that augments every artistic career and enriches the life of the giver in myriad ways. As such, all full-time students pursuing an Ambrose Arts credential (degree or diploma) are required to complete 10 hours of service each semester for as long as they are enrolled in the program. Part-time students (less than 9 credits/semester) pursuing credentialing will complete 5 hours of service per each semester they are enrolled part-time. Students pursuing an Ambrose Arts minor must complete 10 hours of total service in addition to their course requirements to obtain the minor. There are many options for completing the service component: Ambrose Arts Productions: (sign up to assist on department bulletin boards) • Load-in, Set-up, and Strike for productions • Work in front of house: Box Office or Usher Marketing and Recruitment: (offer assistance to the Associate Director of Ambrose Arts) • Host Students-for-a-day, Audition candidates, etc. • Host an Ambrose Arts table at conferences, trade shows, churches, etc. • Marketing: Social Media Promotion and content generation • Distribution of marketing materials in schools, churches, and other public places. • Participation in or development of new marketing strategies for Season productions and/or the overall marketing of the Department Internal Service to Ambrose University: • Performances in Chapels, Community Events (Deeper Life Conference, Graduation, etc.), Board Events, Alumni/Advancement/President’s Office Events, etc. External Service to the Calgary or Canadian Arts Community: • Volunteering, ushering, community construction crews, etc. • Other: Students may seek approval for other types of service not listed above prior to engaging in the act of service. Service implies that no monetary compensation is received for time invested. Ambrose Arts Service is applicable to volunteer activities in the arts and arts-related activities. Students will complete and sign the Service Component Tracking Template (see appendix) by the final day of classes each semester and return it to the Department Administrative Assistant. If a student fails to prove they have completed 20 hours of Service per academic year, they will be required to meet with the Chair to discuss continuation in their program. The student may be required to complete the service requirement prior to being permitted to move forward in the program.
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Ambrose University Academic Policies Advising Active Music Students are assigned an Academic Advisor. Each semester, students must make an appointment with their Academic Advisor to review requirements (courses, applied music, ensembles) within the declared Music degree, to ensure that course selection for subsequent semesters includes the necessary sequence of coursework to progress and to determine that all requirements are fulfilled. Students may not register for classes until the appointment occurs. Advising weeks occur in late Oct/early Nov and late Feb/early March. Students must sign up for an appointment with the assigned advisor during the advising period. Students nearing completion of their degree program should make an appointment before submitting an application for graduation to review the program guide sheet and ensure that all requirements will be completed for graduation. The faculty advisor for all returning (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) students is: Dr. Alyssa Michaud. The faculty advisor for all new and transfer students is: Dr. Mark Bartel.
Concerns and Grade Appeals Any concerns about program completion (including the availability and suitability of elective course offerings) should be addressed with the program advisor. An appointment may be made at any time to address these concerns. If there is an issue with an instructor or a challenge in meeting course requirements as identified in a course syllabus, the student may make an appointment with the Chair of Ambrose Arts or the Dean of Arts and Science. From AUUC: If a student has a valid concern about a final grade or assessment received for a course, she/he must first appeal to the course instructor – in writing – “within one week of receiving formal notification of the final grade.” The following is applicable to final grades only: “In the event that the instructor chooses not to change the final grade, you can complete an application through the Office of the Registrar within 30 days of receiving notice of the final grade to have the grade appealed. If the Registrar feels there is a case for further review, the Registrar will contact the Chair to review the application information. The Chair can defer to the Dean if they feel it is necessary or if there is a conflict of interest. The Chair or Dean will make a decision on the final grade. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Chair, for a fee, the application will be reviewed by the Academic Appeals Committee. The decision of the Academic Appeals Committee is final. If the appeal is successful, the fee will be reimbursed.
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Music Student Status Students enrolled in Music programs at Ambrose University will be subject to the following enrolment regulations that determine a student’s status in the program. Because of the more prescriptive and sequential nature of the degree requirements that measure skills and progress, it is necessary for the Program Faculty to assign and monitor status as part of each student’s progression through a Music Degree. Active: Currently registered in the Music program, taking at least 9 credits of coursework at Ambrose* that meet degree requirements: with demonstrated progression towards a declared credential. Part-Time: Currently registered in less than 9 credits of coursework* that meet degree requirements (and the Program Chair requires that these students indicate – in writing, through the advising process – that they will be part-time at Ambrose for no more than one semester during the course of their degree studies). Absent: Students may apply in writing to the Department Chair to be absent from Ambrose for one semester after admission to the Music Program. Permission is granted only on compassionate or other grounds deemed appropriate and the Chair’s decision is final. Only one semester’s absence will be allowed during a student’s completion of program requirements, and no accommodation will be made for missed rotation of Music coursework during a student’s semester away. Consideration of requests for a longer term of absence will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deadline for submission of a written request to be absent during the Fall Semester: June 30. Deadline for requested absence during the Winter Semester: October 31. Inactive: If a student does not formally request a leave of absence from the programs (by the deadline(s) stated above), does not register or attend required courses or other mandatory program activities, or otherwise fails to demonstrate progression toward a declared credential, that student is considered to be INACTIVE and is no longer pursuing a Music Degree at Ambrose. If a student is ABSENT beyond a single semester without formally requesting an extension of their ABSENT status, that student is considered to be INACTIVE. If a student is suspended from Ambrose, due to failure to meet institutional conditions to be removed from academic probation, that student is considered to be INACTIVE. All INACTIVE students must re-apply for admission to the program, regardless of CGPA. * All Ambrose courses, including non-Music courses taken as degree requirements at Ambrose, count towards minimum credits listed.
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Ambrose University Keyboard Proficiency All Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts music majors will be required to take Keyboard Proficiency in MU 136 and 236. The final grade for both MU 136 and MU 236 will be as follows: • 80% - Theoretical written knowledge • 20% - Keyboard Proficiency Proficiency grades will be based on progression of existing skills for each student. All students will be assessed at the outset of MU 136 and assigned a Level. Students will be expected to demonstrate increased proficiency within the level assigned.
MU 136 BASIC KEYBOARD SKILLS LEARNING OUTCOMES Level 1: 1) Play major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together, up to 3 sharps & 3 flats. 2) Play arpeggios, root position only, hands together, up to 3 sharps & 3 flats. 3) Play the chord progressions below up to 3 sharps & 3 flats. Level 2: 1) Play major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together, up to 4 sharps & 4 flats. 2) Play arpeggios, root position only, hands together, up to 4 sharps & 4 flats. 3) Play the chord progressions below up to 4 sharps & 4 fiats. Level 3: 1) Play major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together, all keys. 2) Play arpeggios, root position only, hands together, all keys. 3) Play the chord progressions below, all keys.
Cadences and Chord Progressions Other versions of these progressions are acceptable.
I-IV-V-I Chord Progression
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Level 2: 1) Harmonization based on a given melody, up to 4 sharps & 4 flats. 2) Play an accompaniment to an instrumental/vocal piece at the grade 4 RCM level. 3) Play the chord progression below up to 4 sharps & 4 flats.
Level 3: 1) Harmonization based on a given melody, all keys. 2) Play an accompaniment to an instrumental/vocal piece at the grade 6 RCM level. 3) Play the chord progression below, all keys.
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Music Student Information Library The Ambrose Library serves Ambrose University and Ambrose Seminary. With more than 120,000 volumes it has the largest print collection of any private university library in the Prairies. It also has subscriptions to 150,000 e- books and 55,000 electronic journals. Particular strengths include theology, history, music, psychology and Islamics. The library enhances its on-site offerings through an online catalogue; by subscribing to full-text online periodical databases in theology and biblical studies, business, psychology and the humanities; by membership in The Alberta Library consortium; and by participating in the provincial inter-library loan network. In addition, students and faculty of Ambrose have borrowing privileges at the University of Calgary Library, which is the second largest academic library in the province. Materials borrowed from the University of Calgary can be returned to the Ambrose Library. Specialized research is further facilitated by special collections on the history of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) and by the Ambrose Archives, which houses the records of Ambrose’s institutional predecessors and also serves as the official repository for records of The C&MA in Canada and the Church of the Nazarene Canada. A professional librarian and trained staff are available to assist students, faculty and other researchers to make optimum use of this vast array of learning resources. The Library also has many music books, CD’s, and LP’s including the equipment needed to listen to the audio recordings. Please make yourself familiar with all of these resources and use them.
Student Contact Information Because the Music Department forwards important correspondence to students throughout the year, it is important to ensure that your contact information is current. Please ensure that the Music Administrator has all of your information required. All official Department correspondence will be sent to your Ambrose university email addresses. Please make a habit of regularly checking your Ambrose email.
Bulletin Boards The Music Department maintains a bulletin board, by the photocopier, with important information Ambrose Music students need to know. The board is updated regularly, so please check it often. Details include: Course Information, Music Department Events, Lab signup sheets, Jury information, outside concert information, important forms, job opportunities, Ambrose Arts news, and important deadlines.
Lockers Music Lockers are available to music students to rent for the term or year. The cost is $20/term or $40/year. Please see the music administrator for more details.
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Program Activities From time to time, the Music Program hosts non-credit annual or special events in the pedagogical interest of the student’s musical or personal development. These events are considered mandatory in the life of a student to maintain active status in the program. The annual Program Day in late January is considered one of these events, others will be outlined at the beginning of the academic semester in which the event occurs. Attendance will be taken.
Program and Course Fees (2021-22) Required Purchases All music students will be required to purchase a licensed copy of music notation software for use in their Music Theory sequence. Details of acceptable software options will be provided in course syllabi.
Ambrose Arts collects Program and Course fees to assist with expenses related to individual courses, program activities, and program production. These fees are set each year and subject to change annually. They are published here for your awareness. Fees for Dance and Theatre courses are included in this list, as Music students are welcome to enroll for elective credits.
Course Number 2021-22 Fee MU x40/x41 Voice……………...... $200/semester (accompanist) MU x80/x81 Voice………………………...... $400/semester (accompanist) MU x80/x81 Cello……………………………………………………………...... $104/semester (accompanist)
MU x80/x81 Violin………………………………………….……………………… ...... $78/semester (accompanist) Mu x80/x81 Flute………………………………………………………………… ...... $104/semester (accompanist) MU x57-1/x58 -1 Jazz Combo ...... …………………………...$50/semester MU x57-3/x58-3 Jazz Band………………………………………………………… ………$50 credit for students/semester MU x57-3/x58-3 Jazz Band………………………………………………………. ...$100 for community players/semester MU x57-4/x58-4 Chamber Orchestra………………………………………………. ….…$50 credit for students/semester MU x57-4/x58-4 Chamber Orchestra………………………………………………. ...$100 for community players/semester MU x90-1/x91-1University Singers………………………...... ………………………….$50/semester MU x90-2/x91-2 Chamber Singers…………………………………………………...... ………………$25/semester MU 212 Basic Conducting...... $10 (materials fee) DA 103 Dance Fundamentals ...... $70 (tickets: performances) DA 203/204 Ballet Technique...... $50/semester (production costs) TH 100 Intro to Theatre ...... $100 (tickets: performances) TH 120a/b/Collective Creation 1/2...... $50/semester (materials fee) TH 201/202 Acting 1/2...... $125/semester (guest artist, tickets) TH 203/204 Movement 1/2 ...... $25/semester (guest artist) TH 209/210 Vocal Production...... $100/semester (accompanist) TH 130/131 Technical Theatre…………………………………………………….. ……...$50/semester (production costs) Art 141 Art History…………………………………………………………………. …………….$50/semester (live model) Ambrose Arts Program fee ...... $40/Fall ...... $40/Winter
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University Policies and Information
Students should be familiar with all academic and non-academic polices outlined in the current Ambrose University Undergraduate Calendar (which can be found online at https://ambrose.edu/undergrad-academic-calendar Policies and information of particular importance are listed below.
Non-Academic: Community Standards – Responsibility of Membership (Academic Success) Harassment (Academic Success) Privacy Policy – Personal Information Protection Act (Academic Success) Student Information and Confidentiality (Academic Success)
Academic: Academic Intervention (Academic Success) Academic Misconduct: Dishonesty; Cheating; Plagiarism (Academic Misconduct) Auditing a Class (Registration) Change of Program (Program Information) Communication Policies – Email, Personal Information (Academic Information & Policies) Coursework Extensions (Coursework Extensions) Earning a Double Major (Program Information) Earning a Second Degree (Program Information) Final Examinations (Final Examinations) Grades and Grade Point Averages (Final Grades and Grade Point Averages) Graduation: Application and Requirements (Graduation) Graduation: Attire; Absentia; Parchment; Honours Designation/Honour Societies (Graduation) Procedures for Appeal (Procedures for Appeal) Registration and Registration Revision Period (Registration) Repeating Courses (Registration) Transcripts (Transcripts) Transfer Credit (Transfer Credit) (New Students; Current Students; ACAT Transfer Agreements) Withdrawal from Courses and Failure to Withdraw (Registration) Students should also be aware of all supports and amenities available through the Student Development Office including Financial Aid, Accessibility Services, Student Success Workshops.
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Important University/Music Dates and Deadlines
Fall Semester 2021
Tuesday, September 7 • 3:30pm Lion: Collective Creation remount for Orientation
Wednesday, September 8 First Day of Classes
Tuesday, September 14 • 11:15am Convocation Chapel
Tuesday, September 28 • 12:30 pm Performance Labs begin (weekly)
Thursday, September 23 • 7:30pm Staged Reading of “Heist” with Arun Lakra
Wednesday – Thursday, September 29-30 Downey Lectureship
Wednesday, October 6 Deeper Life Conference (evening classes only)
Monday, October 11 Thanksgiving (no classes)
Friday, October 15 Graduation Application Deadline
Saturday, October 16 Ambrose Open House
Tuesday, October 19 • 7:30pm Ambrose Jazz at The Ironwood
Monday – Friday October 25-29 Academic Advising Week
Saturday, October 31 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Ambrose University Open House online
Sunday, October 31 • 2:00 pm Concerto Auditions G2195
Monday, November 1 Choir Recording at St Stephen’s
Friday, November 5 7:30pm Orchestra/Ballet Concert at St Stephen’s
November 8 – 12 Reading Week (no regular classes)/Fall Module Classes
Saturday, November 20 • 11:00am Ambrose Arts Open House/Auditions
Tuesday, November 23 • 7:30pm Jazz Night at Ambrose
Thursday, December 9 • 11:15 & 7:30 pm Christmas at Ambrose (Ambrose Arts)
Monday, December 13 Last Day of Classes
December 15 – 21 Final Exams & Juries
Dates and times are subject to change
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Monday, January 10 Classes Begin
Tuesday, January 11 • 11:15 am Convocation Chapel
Tuesday, January 25 • 12:30 pm Labs Begin
Tuesday, January 25 • 7:30pm Sarah Irwin Voice Recital
Thursday, January 28 Program Day (no classes)
Thursday, February 11 • 7:30pm Guest Artist: Arun Lakra “What is your subplot?”
February 21 – 26 Reading Week
Friday, February 25 • Ambrose University Vocal Festival
Tuesday, March 1 • 7:30 pm Ambrose Jazz at The Ironwood
March 11 – 13 Legacy Youth Conference
Thursday, March 17 • 7:30 pm Edwin Gnandt Concerto Concert dress rehearsal
Friday, March 18 • 7:30 pm Edwin Gnandt Concerto Concert
March 21 – April 1 Academic Advising Weeks
Tuesday, March 29 • 7:30pm Jazz Night, Take Two at Ambrose
Wednesday, March 30 Ambrose Research Conference
April 4 – 11 Tech week for Collective Creation Ambrose Movement Studio
April 7 – 9 Collective Creation Ambrose Movement Studio
Thursday, April 14 Last Day of Classes
Friday, April 15 Good Friday (no classes)
Monday, April 18 Easter Monday (no classes)
April 19 – 26 Final Exams/Juries
Thursday, April 21 Psalms for Spring tech rehearsal
Friday, April 22 • 7:00 pm Psalms for Spring dress rehearsal Saturday, April 23 • 7:30 pm Psalms for Spring Concert
April 22-23 Music Conference Alberta – Banff Centre
Saturday, May 7 • 10:00am A & S Graduation Ceremonies
Dates and times are subject to change
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Appendix 1 • Music Course Schedule
For the complete schedule of Fall/Winter Music course offerings, please be reminded that courses which are not required for completion of a degree credential (elective offerings) may be cancelled if enrolments are not sufficient. Students requiring upper-level elective credit in order to graduate must seek advice from their program advisor, in order to ensure that requirements are met through satisfactory means. Music Classes Fall 2021
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15 – 9:30
10:00 – MU157etc -1 MU 203 MU 203 11:15 Jazz Ensemble I History of Music I History of Music I 10:00 – 11:30 AM AM PB
11:45 – MU 157 etc-2 MU 237 MU 237 1:00 Jazz Ensemble II Music Theory III Music Theory III MA MA 12:00 – 1:30 TH
12:30 Performance Lab 1:30 – MU 157etc-5 MU 125a MU 125a L 2:45 String Ensemble Aural Skills I Aural Skills I 2:00 – 3:30 MA MA
3:15 – MU 485 MU 485 4:30 Faith, Music Faith, Music and Society and Society AM AM
5:00 – MU 190etc – 2 6:15 Chamber Singers MB 6:30 – MU 190etc -1 MU 157etc – 3 MU 157etc – 4 9:30 Chamber/University Jazz Band Orchestra Singers 7:00 – 9:15 7:30 – 9:45 6:00 – 9:00 pm PB JE MB Mark Bartell Stefano Valdo – jazz bass guitar Michelle Grégoire – jazz piano Alyssa Michaud Pat Belliveau – saxophone and jazz band Murray Visscher – classical guitar Michalis Andronikou – theory Tyler Hornby – jazz percussion & jazz ensemble Dave Reid – low brass & composition Krzysztof Jablonski – piano Tara Laberge – voice Laurie Matiation– horn Jason Erhardt – orchestra Karri Quan – violin Arnold Choi – cello Neil McVey – jazz guitar
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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15 – 9:30
10:00 – MU158etc -1 MU 207 MU 308 MU 126b MU 207 MU 308 MU 126b 11:15 Jazz Ensemble I History of Music II Popular Music Aural Skills History of Popular Music Aural Skills I 10:00 – 11:30 AM from 1945 – I Music II from 1945 – MA PB Present MA AM Present G2195 AM G2195 AM L2084 L2084 11:45 – MU 158etc -2 MU336 MU 336 1:00 Jazz Ensemble II Music Theory IV Music Theory IV MA MA 12:00 – 1:30 TH
12:30 Performance Lab 1:30 – MU 158etc -5 2:45 String Ensemble 2:00 – 3:30
3:15 – MU 212 MU 404 MU 212 MU 404 4:30 Basic Conducting History of Music Seminar Basic Conducting History of Music Seminar MB AM MB AM G2188 G2188
5:00 – MU 191etc – 2 6:15 Chamber Singers MB 6:30 – MU 191etc -1 MU 158etc – 3 MU 158etc -4 9:30 Chamber/University Jazz Band Orchestra Singers 7:00 – 9:15 7:30 – 9:45 6:00 – 9:00 PB JE pm MB Mark Bartell Stefano Valdo – jazz bass guitar Michelle Grégoire – jazz piano Alyssa Michaud Pat Belliveau – saxophone and jazz band Murray Visscher – classical guitar Michalis Andronikou – theory Tyler Hornby – jazz percussion & jazz ensemble Dave Reid – low brass & composition Krzysztof Jablonski – piano Tara Laberge – voice Laurie Matiation– horn Jason Erhardt – orchestra Karri Quan – violin Arnold Choi – cello Neil McVey – jazz guitar
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Fall Semester 2021
Fees Due Friday, September 3
Residence Opens Sunday, September 5
Labour Day Monday, September 6
Orientation Sunday – Tuesday, September 5 - 7
Classes Begin Wednesday, September 8
Convocation Chapel Tuesday, September 14
Last day to add/drop with tuition refund Sunday, September 19
Downey Lectureship Wednesday – Thursday, September 29-30
Deeper Life Conference (evening classes only) Wednesday, October 6
Thanksgiving (no classes) Monday, October 11
Graduation Application deadline Friday, October 15
Academic Advising Week Monday - Friday, October 25-29
Last day to request revised time for a final exam Monday, November 1
Remembrance Day (no classes) Thursday, November 11
Reading Week/Fall Module Classes Monday - Saturday, November 8-13
Last day to withdraw from courses without academic penalty Monday, November 22
Last day of classes Monday, December 13
Final Exams (including Sat) Wednesday – Monday, December 15 - 21
Final Grades Due Friday, December 24
Fall Module & Weekend Grades Due Monday, February 14
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Winter Semester 2022
Classes begin Monday, January 10
Convocation Chapel Tuesday, January 11
Last day to add/drop with tuition refund Sunday, January 23
Program Day (no daytime classes) Thursday, January 27
Continuing Student Scholarships & Financial Assistance applications available Friday, January 28
Family Day (no classes) Monday, February 21
Reading Week/Winter Module classes February 22 - 26
Continuing Student Scholarships applications deadline Monday, February 28
Last day to request revised time for a final exam Monday, March 7
Legacy Youth Conference March 11- 13
Last day to withdraw from courses without academic penalty Friday, March 18
Registration opens for next year Monday, March 21
Academic Advising Weeks (2 weeks) March 21 – April 1
Last day to apply for extension for course work Monday, March 28
Ambrose Research Conference (No daytime classes) Wednesday, March 30
Last day of classes Thursday, April 14
Good Friday (no classes or exams) Friday, April 15
Easter Monday (no classes or exams) Monday, April 18
Final Exams (including Sat) April 20 – 27
Financial Assistance Application Deadline Wednesday, June 1
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Spring Semester
Spring Classes – Week 1 Monday, May 2 - 6
Spring Classes – Week 2 Monday, May 9 - 13
Spring Classes – Week 3 Monday, May 16 - 20
Victoria Day – no classes Monday, May 23
Spring Classes – Week 4 Tuesday, May 24 - 28
Spring Classes – Week 5 Monday, May 30 – June 3
Spring Classes – Week 6 Monday, June 6 - 10
Spring Classes – Week 7 Monday, June 14 – 18
Spring Classes – Week 8 Monday, June 20 - 24
Spring Classes – Week 9
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Appendix 3 • Service Component Tracking Ambrose Arts Service Component Tracking
Name: Program:
Organization Served:
Contact Person/Service Supervisor:
Description of Service:
Date(s) and Hours of Service:
Signature of Contact Person:
Appendix 4 • Jury Rubric
Rubric for Jury Evaluation
Student Name ______Degree Program ______Instrument ______Course Number ______Semester (choose one) Fall /Winter of ______Repertoire Offered at the Jury 1)______2) ______3) ______Instructor Grade (70%) ______Number of Labs ______/10 Jury Grade (30%) ______Final Grade ______
Comments Bracketed comments are for Composition.
5 – Superior (outstanding in nearly every detail) 4 – Good (minor defects) 3 – Fair (lacking finesse and\or interpretation) 2 – Emerging (basic weakness) 1 – Unsatisfactory
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5 ☐ overall sound (form, context, methods & techniques)
4 ☐
3 ☐
2 ☐
1 ☐
5 ☐ overall communication (articulation & dynamics) 4 ☐
3 ☐
2 ☐
1 ☐
5 ☐ score fidelity (clarity, score aesthetics, notation effectiveness)
4 ☐
3 ☐
2 ☐ 1 ☐
Rubric for Piano Voice Jazz Winds Strings Percussion Guitar Compositi Jury on Evaluation Area Specific Criteria 5 a) Memory Memory Syncopation Use of Bow Skills Sticking Memory Melody (if 4 Breath applicable) 3 2 1 5 b) Pedaling Diction Appropriate Vibrato Left Hand Rolls & Projection Texture 4 Style Skills Accents 3 2 1 5 c) Hand Ensemble Vocabulary Communic Communica Overall Separation Rhythm 4 Balance ation with tion with Balance of Voices 3 Accompan Accompani 2 ist st 1
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