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(course number, course title, term, any specific section title) MUSI 3381. 502 80487 Instrumental Ensemble II
Arkady Fomin ph. # 972-980-7479; agfomin@aol.com; agf011100@utdallas.edu Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions
(including required prior knowledge or skills)
Insrtumental Ensemble (String Orchestra) is a group of students with previous performing experience on string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano. Students who sign up for the course must provide their own instruments, except piano. Music to be studied and performed will vary depending on enrollment. Prior to the first class a letter describing previous musical experience can be sent to: agfomin@aol.com , agf011100@utdallas.edu ________________________________________________________________________
Course Description
MUSI 3381. 502 80487 Instrumental Ensemble II will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM 9:45 PM in
AH1 1. 106 The class MUSI 3381. 502 80487 Instrumental Ensemble II will rehearse as an orchestra or multiple ensembles to study and perform classical music of different periods. The Orchestra will participate in a performance during the Spring Arts Festival in the end of the semester [Exact day and time TBA]. The participation in the Spring Arts Festival is equivalent to a Final Exam. Students of the class MUSI 3381. 502 80487 Instrumental Ensemble II are also required to attend 2 music performances on the UTD campus and 1 performance off campus. Students are required to write a review on the performance with a short biographical/ historical information on composers [whos music they listen at the attended performance] and provide a program. ______________________________________________________________________________ Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes The learning objectives of an INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE class: a) To provide an opportunity to UTD students with previous musical training to continue to learn and perform classical music. b) Cultivate understanding of classical music among UTD students as curriculum at the School of Arts and Humanities. c) To learn about the heritage of classical music, that represents all periods of human civilization and cultural development worldwide.
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d) Through the challenge of performing together as a unit [orchestra] to learn to communicate utilizing Sounds of Music- the most universal language of all. e) To learn about Music as a form of artistic expression in different times and different countries. f) To provide a quality entertainment to the fellow students on campus and the entire University community through participation in the UTD Arts Festivals and other performances on the campus. ______________________________________________________________________________ Required Textbooks and Materials All music is provided by the department. ______________________________________________________________________________ Suggested Course Materials Each student is required to maintain the best possible quality performance by practicing individual exercises for a specific instrument on which they perform. Assignments & Academic Calendar
(Topics, Reading Assignments, Due Dates, Exam Dates)
Each member of the INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE class is given music to practice at home as an assignment. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE students participate in a weekly rehearsal in preparation for the Annual Arts Festival, that serves as an exam in the end of a semester. The exact date is set by the Associate Dean to comply with the University policies. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE students are required to attend 2 music performances on the UTD campus and 1 performance off campus. Students are required to write a review on the performance with a short biographical/ historical information on composers [whos music they listen] and provide a program.
Grading Policy
(including percentages for assignments, grade scale, etc.) The orchestra, as a final exam, participates in the end of the semester Annual Arts Festival or other performance designated by the Orchestra Director. The percentage of final grade is comprised of Class attendance50% Other concerts attendance10% Written Concert Reviews10% Final Performance30%
The course INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE is designed for various levels of student abilities and skills. It is expected regular attendance and individual practicing in addition to the class /rehearsals. The course performs as a group and this makes up an exams. In case student is sick to participate in the Final performance grade is based on attendance, class performance and required assignments.
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Academic Integrity
The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as ones own work or material that is not ones own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the universitys policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.
Email Use
The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be
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used in all communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.
Disability Services
The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is: The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22 PO Box 830688 Richardson, Texas 75083-0688 (972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY) Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case of dog guides) for students who are blind.
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Occasionally an assignment requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or mobility assistance. It is the students responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours.
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
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