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Student Handbook2016-2017

Applied Music

1401 E. COURT ST. FLINT, MI 48503MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JURY DATES

Friday, December 9, 2016

Friday, April 28, 2017

MO TT COMMUNITY COLLEGEMUSIC DEPARTMENT

APPLIED MUSIC STUDENT HANDBOOKTABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter ………………………………………………………………..………4

Fine Arts & Social Sciences staff/contact information……………………………...…5-6

Music Convocation……………………………………………………………………7-9

Applied Music General Information……………………………………………..…10-11

Applied Music Syllabus………………………………………….…………………..12-14

Jury …………………………………………………………………………….........14-15

Flint Institute of Music…………………………………………………………………15

Applied Music Student Scholarship Information…………………………....…………16

MCC Music Facilities………………………………...…………………….……….17-18

AppendixOMCME Club…………………………………….………...………...………………....AMCC Music Practice Room Usage Policies…………………...………..………………BGrading System…………….………………...............................…..…...………………...CMusic Program Sequential Guide…………….…………………..…...………………...D

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MUSIC PROGRAMFine Arts & Social Sciences Division

1401 E. Court Street Flint, MI 48503(810) 762-0332

Welcome to MCC’s music program!

We are happy that you have chosen MCC for your studies! Beginning in fall 2012 students who complete all degree requirements can receive an Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music. The Music Department atMott Community College offers a comprehensive collegiate program designed to fulfill the freshman and sophomore requirements needed to transfer to four year colleges and universities. Through its variety of music appreciation courses, there is a strong focus on multiculturalism and global awareness.

Offering a broad musical curriculum from classical to jazz and commercial music, we serve a wide variety of students that include high school graduates and retirees. MCC students have gone on to complete their de-grees at other institutions throughout the state and beyond, such as Columbia College(Chicago), Berklee College of Music (Boston), Western Michigan University, and Wayne State University, among others.

MCC has offerings in music technology and composition. Composition students have the opportunity to have their works read by the ensembles and possibly performed on a concert during the year. MCC also offers a wide array of ensembles that encompass all genres of music. Large ensembles are open to all MCC students and community members. Both small and large ensembles perform in concerts on campus and throughout the community several times a year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (810) 232-3491. You can also visit the Music Program web page at www.music.mcc.edu.

We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve success here at MCC!

Musically yours,

Dr. Mary Procopio, Associate Professor of MusicDirector of Instrumental StudiesMott Community College

Dr. Townes Osborn Miller, Associate Professor MusicProgram & Outreach CoordinatorMott Community College

Contact InformationFine Arts & Social Sciences Division Office

MMB 2005(810) 762-0332

Mary Cusack, Dean of Fine Arts & Social SciencesMMB 2005 (810) 762-0474 mary.cusack@mcc.edu

Debbie Killian, Administrative Assistant IVMMB 2005(810) 762 0459debbie.killian@mcc.edu

Joi Callahan, Secretary IIMMB 2005(810) 762 0332joi.callahan@mcc.edu

Kim Gregus, Secretary IIVADC100(810)762-0443kim.gregus@mcc.edu

Jeff Bussure, Music Technical AssistantMMB 1019 (810) 232-3470 jeff.bussure@mcc.edu

Music Faculty- Full-Time

Dr. Townes Osborn Miller, Program & Outreach Coordinator, Music Theory & Fundamentals of Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Appreciation.MMB 1034 (810) 232-3531 townes.miller@mcc.edu

Dr. Mary Procopio, Scholarship Coordinator, Director of Instrumental Studies, Concert BandDirector, World Music and Culture, Music Appreciation.MMB 1036 (810) 232-3491 mary.procopio@mcc.edu

Dr. Bill Withem, Coordinator of Music Technology, Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Technology, Composition.MMB 1030 (810) 232-3505 bill.withem@mcc.edu

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Music Faculty-Adjunct

Jim Coviak, Steel Drum Ensemble DirectorMMB 1123 (810) 762-0332 jim.coviak@mcc.edu

Ms. Andrea Floden, Piano Class, Piano AccompanistMMB 1028A (810) 762-0332 andrea.floden@mcc.edu

Dr. Ben Fuhrman, Music TechnologyMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 benfuhrman@mcc.edu

John Hill, Jazz Ensemble Director, Music & Jazz AppreciationMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 john.hill@mcc.edu

Dr. Eddie Howell, Music AppreciationMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 eddie.howell@mcc.edu

Larry MacDonald, Film Music, Music AppreciationMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 larry.macdonald@mcc.edu

Delaina Oberman, Percussion Ensemble DirectorMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 delaina.oberman@mcc.edu

Dr. Matthew Packer, Choral Director, Chamber Singers, Voice Class, Piano ProficiencyMMB 1032 (810) 736-4893 matthew.packer@mcc.edu

Holly Richardson, Piano class, Music Appreciation, History of Rock & RollMMB 1028A (810) 762-0332 holly.richardson@mcc.edu

Mari Yancho, Guitar Ensemble Director, Guitar ClassMMB 1040 (810) 762-0332 mari.yancho@mcc.edu

Frank Yon, Jazz Combo Director, Music & Jazz AppreciationMMB 1032 (810) 762-0332 franklin.yon@mcc.edu

SYLLABUSAPPLIED MUSIC CONVOCATION CLASS

Mott Community College Music DepartmentTuesdays 2:45PM-4:00PM

MMB Auditorium

GENERAL INFORMATIONAll music students enrolled in applied are required to attend applied music convocation on select Tuesdays throughout each semester from 2:45pm until 4:00pm in the Music Auditorium.*All students taking music classes are encouraged to attend as well. Performances are free and open to the public. Tentative Music Convocation classes for the fall and winter semesters are as follows: **

FALLSeptember 6, 13, 20October 4, 18November 1, 15, 29

JURY- Friday, December 9, 2016

WINTERJanuary 31February 7, 21March 7, 21April 4, 18

JURY- Friday, April 28, 2017

On certain days convocation begins at 2:30pm instead of 2:45pm.**A more detailed schedule with information on what will be covered during each class will be available shortly after the beginning of each semester.

OBJECTIVETo provide music students with the opportunity to learn more about music, performance practices, and special topics through performing on student recitals, attending faculty and guest artist recitals and lectures, and participating in various workshops, including: master classes, mock auditions, transfer panel discussions (with representatives from other uni-versities), and seminars that address how to get the most out of your teacher, how to practice, what to do with a music degree, performance anxiety, stage presence, and music business, among other topics.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be on time for convocation classes. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class.

• Students should perform an accompanied piece approved by their applied instructor on their recitals and juries. First semester students perform on one recital each semester; second through fourth semester students perform on two recitals each semester. For students performing more than one time per semester, or performing more than one piece on a recital, a solo (unaccompanied piece) may be performed with approval from the music faculty and the applied instructor. An etude does not count as a solo, unless it is specifically a concert etude composed for performance.

• Students may NOT miss an academic class or performance ensemble to rehearse for recitals.

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• Students may not perform the same piece on more than one recital. However, students may perform a recital piece for their jury. (see Jury Information Sheet in Handbook)

• As a general rule, “popular” music is not to be performed on student recitals or juries.

• Students must turn their Applied Performance Form to Joi Callahan in the Music Office (MMB 2005) on the sec-ond floor of MMB by 5:00pm Wednesday the week before they are scheduled to perform. Blank forms can be obtained from the Music Office.

• Applied instructors may e-mail Joi Callahan (joi,callahan@mcc.edu) with their approval in lieu of signing the Student Recital Form, but the e-mail must be received in the same time frame, one week before students are to perform. The Student Recital Form must be filled out completely with the correct title of piece, movement or movements, composer and dates of composer, name of accompanists and instrument they are playing, etc.

• Students who do not turn in a signed Student Recital Forms on time may be prohibited from performing, which will result in a grade of 0.0 for that recital.

ACCOMPANIST• Students are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own accompanists. Professor Floden is available to accompany students.

• Students should contact her (or another approved accompanist) as soon as they know the piece that they are performing at andrea.floden@mcc.edu.

• Music should be given to your accompanist no later than two weeks before your performance, preferably sooner. It is the student’s responsibility to provide music to the accompanist and to schedule rehearsals with the accompa-nist prior to their performance.

• Students should schedule rehearsals during their free time.

• Students may NOT miss any academic classes or ensembles (i.e. band, choir, etc.) in order to rehearse with their accompanist.

Accompany Fee’sThe student may opt to use their own accompanist with approval by the full-time faculty. Otherwise all accompanying is done by Professor Andrea Floden. Fees for her services are:

• $20 for recitals

• $20 for each hour rehearsal for recitals

• No charge for rehearsals for juries

RECITAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAll student, faculty and guest artist recitals are free and open to the public, video-recorded, and programs are provided to audience members. Students are expected to be on time, to dress appropriately, and to conduct themselves in a profes-sional manner for performances. Absolutely NO cell phones allowed and no talking in the auditorium during performanc-es. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium. Appropriate attire includes the following:

• MEN: Dress slacks, dark socks, dress shirt, dress shoes, belt, (a tie is also recommended)

• WOMEN: dress slacks, skirt or dress (below the knee), blouse, appropriate shoes

• NO flip-flops, mini-skirts, halter tops, jeans, t-shirts, hats, or otherwise inappropriate clothing.

• Students should be warmed up and ready to play when it is their turn to perform. This means warming up before the convocation hour, as you will be expected to wait in the audience and watch your peers perform before and after your performance.

• Students should announce their piece and the name of the composer before they perform.

• Don’t forget to bow when you walk out on stage (before you perform), and to acknowledge your accompanist and bow with him/her after you perform.

• Don’t forget to smile!

GRADINGWhile there is no specific grade for Music Convocation class, the following will factor into your applied grade:

• As attendance is required, a .5% will be deducted from a student’s final applied grade for every one unexcused absences from Music Convocation. If you need to miss for any reason, you must notify Dr. Procopio in writing in advance. In case of emergencies, notify Dr. Procopio as soon as possible.

• Students who do not perform on their required recital date will received a grade of 0.0 that will be averaged into the student’s jury grade, which counts for 20% of the overall applied grade.

Remember: if you do not turn in your signed Applied Recital Form on time you may not be allowed to perform!

SEE GRADING CHART IN THE APPENDIX

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APPLIED MUSIC:GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Students are accepted into the Music Program by audition. Auditions consist of student preparation of a solo, contrasting etude, (or in the case of vocal music, two contrasting solos works), and scales. Please see Audition Re-quirement section for further information on solo pieces for individual instruments/voice. An accompanist will also be available for students that audition for the Music Program. Music should be submitted for the accompanist at the same time your application is filled out. Students are notified about acceptance into the Music Program within 2 weeks after audition.

2. Applied program, one hour of credit will be paid by the student to the college. Students are then responsible for payment to private instructors at their individual rates. A student may request to study with a teacher who is not currently on the approved list but must make a request to the music faculty for such approval. Failure to meet the minimum requirements in applied will result in the student having to retake that level of applied and may result in probation. See applied music syllabus in this packet.

3. Music majors must perform in a large ensemble or as follows, Instrumentalist: (non jazz) Band Vocalists, Choir: Chamber Singers Jazz instrumentalists: Jazz Ensemble or Combo Guitarists: Guitar Ensemble Pianists and Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass): Chamber Ensemble

4. Each student must take at least fifteen (15) private weekly lessons per semester under an instructor approved by the full-time Mott Community College music faculty. (Lessons are to be scheduled for a minimum of 30 minutes, however, hour-long lessons are recommended.)

5. Each student is expected to meet all scheduled lessons on time, and should notify instructor in advance if they need to miss a lesson for any reason. In the event of illness or emergencies, make-up lessons are at the discre-tion of the instructor. Students are required to pay for lessons that they miss. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for payment of all scheduled lessons. The instructor is not obligated to extend credit for lessons missed without prior notification. Lessons should be paid for in advance.

6. Applied students must perform on one recital in the first semester and on two recitals for each subsequent se-mester and is required to attend all music convocation semester meetings and recitals. Schedules for convocation/recitals (including dates and names of students assigned for each program) are announced at the beginning of each semester. Missing a recital performance will result in the grade of a 0.0 which will be averaged into the jury grade. See Music Convocation section of this handbook.

7. Changing recital dates must be approved by the coordinator before the assigned date. You are expected to per-form on your assigned recital; changes will be allowed only in the case of an emergency. The STUDENT RECITAL FORM with program information and instructor’s signature must be turned into the administrative assistant in the music office no later than one week before the recital. If the Student Recital From and the applied Instructor’s sig-nature are not received by the due date, the student may be unable to perform, resulting in a grade of 0.0 for that recital. Instructors may e-mail Joi Callahan at joi.callahan@mcc.edu or Dr. Procopio at mary.procopio@mcc.edu with their authorization in lieu of signing the form. Music for the accompanist must be given to the accompanist at least two weeks in advance of your performance. Each student is responsible for scheduling rehearsal time with the accompanist. Accompanists for Juries are provided.

8. Attendance at all convocation classes, including recitals, will be taken. One unexcused absence will result in a grade deduction for your applied grade. All excuses should be in writing, dated and signed and must be approved by the coordinator.

9. At the jury examination, scheduled during the final week of each semester, a student shall perform before a panel consisting of Mott Community College music faculty members and his or her private instructor. The jury panel will determine the student’s semester grade, taking into account the semester grade given by their private instructor. Before the end of each semester, each student’s applied instructor will be sent a semester report form for each of his students enrolled in applied music. The report should list the student’s repertoire prepared during that semes-ter, lesson dates, and include an evaluation of the student’s work, and recommended grade. This recommendation is taken into consideration by the jury panel, and is averaged with the full-time faculty evaluation for a final grade.

10. Applied grades are calculated as follows: 80% = grade given by applied instructor; 20% = jury grade. Each one unexcused absences from convocation class will result in a .5 grade deduction for applied. Missing a recital on which a student is to perform will result in a grade of 0.0 averaged into the jury grade. Students must pass their jury in order to move on to the next level of applied. See Jury Information Form in this packet.

11. During the winter term the faculty may select and invite the outstanding MUS 212 applied students to perform in an honors recital. This recital will be shared by two or three performers. The recital may be accepted in lieu of a jury.

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SYLLABUSAPPLIED MUSIC

MUS.-111, 112, 211, 212 Mott Community College

Fall Semester 2016

INSTRUCTOR: __________________________

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:PHONE: ______________________ E-MAIL: ____________________________

LESSON LOCATION: ___________________________________

Dr. Mary Procopio, Applied Music Coordinator(810)232 - 3491

mary.procopio@mcc.edu

Office hours: By appointment

This syllabus serves as a general description of the minimum requirements of applied music study through the MCC mu-sic program. Individual applied instructors may have additional requirements and expectations of their students, and are in charge of assigning specific repertoire appropriate for each student’s playing abilities.

There will be an informational meeting held for all applied music students the second week of each semester. Students who are thinking about auditioning in the future are also welcome to attend. Students registered and accepted into the applied program are required to attend.

GENERAL INFORMATIONAll applied music students must study with instructors that are approved through MCC. These instructors include MCC music faculty, as well as faculty through the Flint Institute of Music School of Performing Arts. If you wish to study with a different faculty member, you must get approval from the music coordinator before beginning lessons.

OBJECTIVETo provide music students with the opportunity to learn more about music, performance practices, and special topics through performing on student recitals, attending faculty and guest artist recitals and lectures, and participating in var-ious workshops, including: master classes, mock auditions, transfer panel discussions (with representatives from other universities), and seminars that address how to get the most out of your teacher, how to practice, what to do with a music degree, performance anxiety, stage presence, and music business, among other topics.It is the responsibility of students to contact their applied instructors as soon as possible at the beginning of each semes-ter to set up a lesson time. A list of applied faculty can be found in the handbook. Students should coordinate with eht Applied Coordinator on the instructor with whom they will be studying. As students need to fit in a minimum of fifteen 30 minute lessons each semester, lessons should begin no later than the end of the second week of the semester, and occur weekly up until juries. You may take forty-five minute or one hour lessons weekly, but must take lessons through-out the duration of the semester. (i.e. you cannot take hour lessons and study every other week, or take only eight hour lessons and end lessons halfway through the semester.).

COURSE OBJECTIVES• To develop all aspects of playing/singing, including: tone development, technique, breathing, musical expression and interpretation.

• To develop a working knowledge of pedagogy and philosophy of approaching the instrument/voice at various levels.

• To expand one’s knowledge of various musical styles, forms, and genres.

• To develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music.

• To grow as an instrumentalist/vocalist, musician and educator.

MUSIC/BOOKS Sheet music, etude books, etc. are considered “textbooks” for applied. Students will be required to purchase various etude books and solos throughout the duration of their studies based on their level and ability. A recommended list of etudes and solos should be provided by your applied instructor. Due to copyright issues, photocopies are allowed for rehearsal purposes only. Originals must be purchased by the students as soon as possible and are required for perfor-mances, including recitals and juries.

• Students should keep and maintain a notebook/journal of written comments given by their applied instructor, assignments given, etc.

• Students should own their own metronome, tuner, and music stand.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Students are expected to be at every lesson, on time, warmed up and ready to play. Excessive tardiness will result in a grade reduction. If you are unable to attend a lesson, you must notify your applied instructor in advance (by phone or e-mail). In case of emergency, you should notify your instructor as soon as possible. Each applied instructor has their own specific policies on attendance, including whether or not lessons may be made up. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a written copy of their instructor’s attendance policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS FOR APPLIED MUSIC• Complete a minimum of fifteen thirty minute lessons on your applied instrument or voice.

• Attend all Applied Music Convocation classes.

• Perform required number of recitals for applied each semester (first semester=one recital, second through fourth semesters=two recitals).

• Participate in a large ensemble (Concert Band for instrumentalists, Concert Choir for vocalists, and Jazz Ensemble for jazz majors). Applied string players should see Dr. Procopio to register for a string chamber ensemble to fulfill this requirement. All students are encouraged to also participate in a chamber ensemble.

GRADING Applied grades are calculated by averaging 80% of applied instructor’s grade and 20% of the student’s jury grade. Addi-tionally, for every one unexcused absences for applied music convocation classes, a student’s final grade for applied will be reduced by .5%. Missing a recital on which a student is supposed to perform will result in a 0.0 being averaged into the student’s jury grade. The applied instructor’s grade is based on the following criteria:

• Preparation of assigned lesson materials (scales, etudes, solo repertoire)

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• Attendance and promptness.

• Overall improvement throughout the semester based on student’s abilities as determined by their applied instruc-tor and the music faculty.

• Willingness to cooperate with instructor and to follow suggestions regarding repertoire, practice methods, etc. as outline by the applied instructor.

The jury grade is calculated based on the following criteria:

• Preparation, quality of performance, and improvements made from previous performances.

• Preparation and precision of scales and etude (s) performed.

• STUDENTS MUST PASS THEIR JURY IN ORDER TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF APPLIED.

If a student fails their jury, a grade of I will be entered and they will need to retake that level of applied before moving on to the next level. In certain instances, a student may petition the music faculty to retake the jury before the following semester. If passed, the student may register for the next level of applied.

• SEE GRADING CHART IN THE APPENDIX

JURY INFORMATION

Students can sign up for juries in the music office beginning two weeks prior to the scheduled jury date. Students should check with their pianist to confirm time availability. It is each student’s responsibility to obtain an accompanist and to schedule rehearsals for juries. Outside accompanist must be approved by full-time faculty. Students should schedule re-hearsals with their accompanist during their free time. Please see the section under Music Convocation for accompanist fees.

Students may NOT miss an academic class or performance ensemble to rehearse for juries.Professor Floden is available to accompany students free of charge for juries only. Students should get their music to Professor Floden (or another accompanist) no later than two weeks before the jury (sooner is best).

REQUIRED PIECES• Instrumentalists: a solo (or two contrasting movements from a solo) with accompaniment, an etude, scales (see below) All solos and etudes should be approved by your applied instructor.

• Piano majors are to perform memorized.

• Vocalists: two contrasting pieces, preferably in two different languages and memorized. Solos should be approved by your applied instructor. “Popular” songs are not appropriate.

SCALE REQUIREMENTSGenerally speaking, the minimum scale requirements are as follows:

• First semester students are expected to know all of their major scales the range of their Instrument.

• String players and pianists see Dr. Procopio for scale requirements for all semesters.

• Second semester students are required to know all of their major scales and all three forms of the relative minor scales the range of their instrument (minimum two octaves).

• Second year students should be prepared to play their major and parallel minor scales, as well as scales in thirds and arpeggiated patterns if asked to do so, the range of their Instrument.

The Flint Institute of Music and Performing Arts SchoolAll MCC applied music students not studying with an MCC faculty members or a pre-approved outside instructor study with the faculty at the Flint School of Music School of Performing Arts. Students must register for applied credit through MCC, and must enroll and pay FIM directly for their private lessons, which are charged 9 weeks at a time. Please note that students should register for applied lessons through Mott for credit, but must also pay their applied instructor or the institution their instructor teaches through (i.e. the Flint Institute of Music) separately. The FIM office can provide you with information as to costs for lessons, payment schedules, and additional financial aid/scholarship offerings.

NOTE: Flint Institute of Music semesters differ from MCC. (See schedule below)

Students should see Dr. Procopio no later than the first week of classes to discuss who their Applied instructor is and how to contact them. Each teacher has their own attendance policy. Lessons are paid for in advance. Payment is expected for missed lessons unless you have worked out another arrangement with your private lesson instructor.

MCC fall & winter semester dates: FALL: September 6, 2016 to December 23, 2016WINTER: January 14, 2017 to May 5, 2017

Flint Institute of Music quarterly semester dates: (FIM’s names may be different)

MUSIC LESSONS (9 WEEK TERMS)September 6 - November 5November 7 - January 28January 30 - April 1April 10 - June 10June 12 - September 2

Students studying with Flint Institute of Music (FIM) faculty should note that FIM charges per quarter. You need to be sure to discuss with your applied instructor when your last lesson will be prior to the December holiday break and when your first lesson will be following the break. Also note that MCC classes end the first week of May, while FIM classes will continue.

MCC Applied Music StudentsScholarship Award InformationScholarships are awarded to students who also show promise as music professionals and ambassadors for the Music Program at Mott Community College.