Kenyon College Concert Band Syllabus

Music 479: Kenyon College Concert Band
Fall 2000
Prof. Dane Heuchemer, Director

Rehearsal Space:	Waite Rehearsal Hall (Storer Hall)
Office:	Storer 028
Office Hours:	Mon. 12:00-3:00 Tues. 1:10-3:30 Thurs. 6:00-7:00 Also by appointment
Office Phone:	740/427-5521
Home Phone:	740/392-7201 (to 10:00 p.m.)
Email:	heuchemerd@kenyon.edu

Ensemble Goals and Obligations

Goals of the Course

1. To develop individual creative and interpretive skills.
2. To develop teamwork skills and experience, through collaborative effort in ensemble and section settings.
3. To encourage the development of leadership skills.
4. To improve musical and technical skills through ensemble and sectional rehearsal and the individual practice of parts.

Expectations and Obligations of the Student

1. Attendance at rehearsals, sectionals, and concerts-on time, ready to play at tuning time.
2. Practice parts individually as needed, and particularly when requested to do so by the director.
3. Work as a member of a team to produce a work: an interpretation of a musical composition, achieved through rehearsal and revealed in public performance.
4. Be an active participant, mentally as well as physically, in each rehearsal and performance.
5. Maintain a cooperative, collaborative attitude during all rehearsals.
6. Mark parts in pencil according to the instructions of the director, section leader, etc.
7. Keep equipment in playable condition, which includes having usable reeds, mouthpieces, etc., as well has having all necessary mutes, valve oil, pencils, etc.
8. Notification of the director of any need to miss rehearsals prior to the time in question.
9. Contribute to a fun, yet energetic working atmosphere.

Obligations of the Director

1. Be present on time for rehearsals, prepared and ready to go.
2. Develop and communicate a solid interpretation of each composition being rehearsed.
3. To bring to each rehearsal a positive, collaborative frame of mind.
4. Formulate effective rehearsal strategies to implement interpretation.
5. To maintain accurate attendance records and complete all aspects of student evaluation in a fair, consistent, and open manner.
6. Maintain a collaborative, energetic, yet enjoyable working atmosphere.

Ensemble Policies

Attendance

This ensemble meets on Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the Waite Rehearsal Room, Storer Hall. The first two hours will be dedicated to full rehearsal, while the time from 9:00 will be used for sectionals and chamber winds rehearsals. Please make every effort to be on time. Attendance will be taken and recorded. To be fully excused, students must be on the Excused Absence List. A tardy (arriving late to a rehearsal) is worth one-half an unexcused absence. Timely notification to the director of an expected absence is required. Attendance constitutes sixty percent of the final grade for this course.

Attendance Grade Determination, by Percentage

Perfect Attendance:	100
One unexcused absence:	92
Two unexcused absences:	84
Three unexcused absences:	76
Four unexcused absences:	68
Five unexcused absences:	60
Missed Concert:	0
More than Five unexcused:	0

Participation

Forty percent of the final grade is dependent on participation, divided into creative improvement, contribution of leadership, and ensemble attitude/cooperation.

Communications

A weekly rehearsal schedule will be posted on the Concert Band bulletin board. This schedule will also be sent via e-mail distribution list. E-mail will be used to communicate updates or changes in rehearsal schedules, general announcements, etc. Questions and comments may be submitted to the director via e-mail, and replies will be sent as soon as possible. Please check your e-mail frequently.

Music Sign-Out Policies

Failure to return assigned music as requested by the director will result in the student being obligated to replace their parts. Failure to comply may result in a lowered grade.

Concert Dress

The concert dress for men will be black pants and shoes, with white dress shirt and black bowtie. For women, any combination of black and white (or all black), dress or slacks, with black shoes, is appropriate.

Pencil Rule

Each member is required to have a pencil instantly available in rehearsals. Failure to have a pencil handy may result in a participation grade penalty.

Please Note!

If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact the Office of Disability Services at 5453. The Coordinator of Disability Services, Erin Salva (salvae@kenyon.edu), will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential.

Tentative Schedule

Date	Function	Location
September 7	Rehearsal	Waite
September 14	Rehearsal	Waite
September 21	Rehearsal	Waite
September 28	Rehearsal	Waite
October 5	Rehearsal	Waite
October 12	Rehearsal	Waite
October 19	Rehearsal	Waite
October 26	Spring Break
November 2	Rehearsal	Waite
November 9	Dress Rehearsal	Rosse Aud.
November 11	Concert Band Fall Semester Concert	Rosse Aud.
November 16	Recording Session	Rosse Aud.
November 18-26	Thanksgiving Break
November 30	Dress Rehearsal (Possible)	Waite
December 7	Rehearsal	Waite