Handbell Ensemble Syllabus
MUS 150.05 (0 credit) / 151.05 (1 credit)
(Not Offered Fall 2007) Spring 2008

Instructor / Conductor
Jo Carol Thomason
Music Building Choral Room
Phone: 328-7147
E-mail: JCThomason@htlchickory.org

Objectives
The Handbell Ensemble leads in worship in chapel and performs for other college functions. The Handbell Ensemble rehearses twice each week on Monday and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.. The Handbell Ensemble rehearses and performs hymn arrangements and other music suitable for worship and other events.

General Methodology
Handbell Ensemble is a performance ensemble and therefore relies primarily upon full ensemble rehearsals to prepare for performances.

Special Requirements Concert Dress To be determined

Textbooks and Other Required Materials
Handbell Ensemble will provide all music necessary.

Course Outline
A complete list of rehearsals and performances will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Method of Evaluation
Students are evaluated based on their attendance, preparation for rehearsal, and attitude. Students are expected at all rehearsals and performances.

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

· 1.1 The ability to use a knowledge of music history and theory to enlarge the student’s understanding of music and the evolution and characteristics of styles.

· 1.2 A knowledge of music literature suitable for various age levels and the ability to select music appropriate for the ensemble and/or individual student.

· 1.4 The ability to use and the knowledge of the importance and nature of the music of various world cultures, including American music, (black, folk, jazz, musical theater, music of North Caroling composers, and twentieth-century music).

· 2.1 A broad music background based on a comprehensive understanding of music, and the ability to integrate this understanding into artistic musical expression.

· 3.1 An understanding and knowledge of staging and the visual presentation of ensembles in performance.

· 4.4 Conducting skills and teaching techniques sufficient to elicit a musical performance from both choral and instrumental ensembles at all levels K-12.

· 4.14 The ability to convey to students creative approaches to the study and performance of music which will enable them to become consumers as well as performers of music.

· 4.15 The ability to inspire students to participate in a diversified program of music which will enable them to become consumers as well as performers of music.

· 4.16 The ability to evaluate musical performance and student work and to involve students in the evaluative process.

· 5.9 A recognition of the role of music education as a part of aesthetic experience at all levels of instruction.

· 5.11 A recognition of the need for a vital and diversified music curriculum in the schools which will encourage continued musical growth and involvement beyond the years of formal education.

· 5.13 The ability to put student needs ahead of personal needs.