Syllabus MUP 139 and 339-030/031 Rockin’ Axes Spring 2015

Instructor: Andy Sperandeo, Office phone: 936-468-4534 Email: [email protected] Office/ Hours: McKinney 106 /Tue and Thur 3:30-4:20

Class Meetings: Tom and Peggy Wright Music 170

Group 1: Tue/Thur 4:25-5:40pm Group 2: Tue/Thur 5:45-7:00pm

Course description:

This course is for SRT majors only. This course will focus on influential, popular music of 20th and 21st century music. It will develop the skills necessary to transcribe, rehearse, arrange and perform in an ensemble setting. The students will be able to balance and blend individual parts within their section , develop transcription and arranging ability; improve performance skills and enhanced overall musicianship.

Evaluation/Grading Method:

The course grade is determined by the director’s assessment of the ensemble member’s overall contribution to the success of the ensemble. This includes rehearsal and concert attendance, and preparation of individual parts.

Attendance and Tardiness / Preparation for Rehearsals and Performances:

Consistency: Attendance is required for every class session. Punctuality: All students must be set up, warmed up, tuned and ready to play before downbeat. Being prepared and being reliable builds integrity recognized and expected in all planes of society. This professional adage is helpful for clarification: “Early” is on time, “On Time” is late, and “Late” is fired. Chronic tardiness will result in the lowering of the student’s final grade at the discretion of the director.

Sectionals: will be required; especially during the weeks prior to upcoming performances. It will be advantageous to acquire contact information from all members in your section as soon as possible.

Performances:

Main Concert: SPRING 2015

May 1, 2015 7:30 -10 ish

Showcase Saturday Dates:

February 28, 2015 March 28, 2015

Tentative Set List Spring 2015

Group 1

1. Intro/Pretty Woman- Roy Orbison/Van Halen 2. A Little Conversation – Elvis remix 3. Donna -Richie Vallens/Sperandeo 4. What I’d Say- Ray Charles 5. Hound Dog or Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis/ Viva Elvis Album 6. Can’t help falling in love with you- Elvis/ Viva Elvis Album 7. Route 66-Chuck Berry/mayer/rolling stones/nelson riddle/nat king cole 8. Twistin’ the Night Away- Sam Cooke 9. I Feel Good-James Brown 10. Jail House Rock-Elvis/Blues Brothers

Group 2

1. Intro/Got A Lot O’ Livin’ To Do-Elvis remix 2. La Bamba- Richie Valens/Marco Da Silva 3. Lucille- Little Richard 4. Please, Please, Please-James Brown 5. Love Me Tender-Elvis/Viva Elvis Album 6. C’mon everybody -Elvis/ Viva Elvis Album 7. Great Balls of Fire-Jerry Lee Lewis 8. Bring it Home to Me- Sam Cooke 9. Jonny B. Goode- Chuck Berry 10. Heartbreak Hotel-Elvis/ Viva Elvis Album