Steel Drum Ensemble
Mus., 151:14 (1 credit)   Mus. 150:14 (0 credit)
Fall 07 Syllabus

Instructor / Director
Director Rick Cline, phone:327-9666, 320-2959, rickandsummer@charter.net

Objectives
To prepare you the student for the challenges steel drum performance

We will learn no less than 10 steel drum ensemble pieces in the span of one semester. 

The course will be taught as an ensemble with general explanations of instruments and playing techniques based on the required materials. 

General Methodology
The Steel Drum Ens. is a performance ensemble and therefore relies primarily upon full ensemble rehearsals for performance preparation. Additionally, students are expected to prepare their own parts individually, apart from rehearsals.

Instruments
Students are not  expected to provide their own instruments but are expected to practice on a regular basis (see handbook)

Uniform
The steel drum ens. wears tropical clothing to every performance with khaki pants or shorts depending on weather and venue.

Course Outline
The steel drum ens. rehearses twice a week and performs regularly on campus and in the public schools.  Students are expected to be prepared for each rehearsal and performance.

Method of Evaluation
Students are evaluated based upon their attendance, participation, and attitude.

Attendance
Attendance is strictly required at all rehearsals and performances. Students who must miss a rehearsal or a performance due to serious illness or family emergency should contact the instructor prior to the event. Work, campus clubs, and fraternity or sorority functions are not excusable. A student’s course grade will be lowered and the semester stipend reduced for each unexcused absence.

Academic Integrity Policy
Students are expected to comply with the college Academic Integrity Policy.

Practice areas:

The Band room is the main practice location. Each student is expected to get a key for the band room and the steel drum cabinets to practice. There is to be no food or drinks in any of these areas.   Keys for these facilities can be found in the music secretary’s office.   Doors should be locked at all times when leaving.  You must fill out the practice schedule on the upstairs door for your regular practice time. 

Grading is based on attendance to  rehearsals/ performances which will be announced but not confirmed until everyone’s schedule complies.