Kirkpatrick, Christopher H.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi 9-2011 MUSI 295.04: Applied Study II - Clarinet Christopher H. Kirkpatrick University of Montana - Missoula, christopher1.kirkpatrick@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Kirkpatrick, Christopher H., "MUSI 295.04: Applied Study II - Clarinet" (2011). Syllabi. 1801. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/1801 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. 1   CLARINET HANDBOOK University of Montana School of Music  Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Music Building 211 christopher1.kirkpatrick@umt.edu 243-2155  2    TABLE OF CONTENTS I   Course Objectives       3 II   Credit Hours        3 III Requirements   A   Lessons       3   B   Practice Requirements    4   C   Materials       4   D   Clarinet Class      4   E   Other Requirements    5   F Email Accounts     5   G University Equipment    5 IV Lesson Approach       6 V Grading         6 VI Recital Requirements      8 VII Juries         8 VIII Proficiency Levels for Clarinet: MUSI 102-551 9 3  I. Course Objectives  A.  To develop in the student the performance skill within the assigned level  B.  To provide a suitable pedagogical background for the student who plans to  utilize his/her applied study in music education or studio instruction  C.  To develop a thorough knowledge of performance literature and instructional  material for the medium  II. Credit Hours A. 1 credit hour = one 30 minute lesson per week B. 2 credit hours = one 60 minute lesson per week C. 3-4 credit hours = one 60 minute lesson per week  III. Requirements A. Lessons 1. Attendance is mandatory a. Lessons cancelled due to illness or emergencies must be rescheduled and completed within one week b. If a school function causes a student to miss a lesson a make-up must be arranged c. There should be no other reason to cancel a lesson 2. Lessons cancelled for the reasons above must be cancelled in advance 3. Lesson skipped or missed without a valid reason will receive a grade of an “F” 4. No more than two make-up lessons are allowed each semester 4  B. Practice Requirements 1. Music Performance majors are required to practice a minimum of three hours per day beyond ensemble practice ( typically a ½ hour warm-up plus 2 ½ hours on lesson materials) 2. All other music majors are required to practice a minimum of 2 hours per day beyond ensemble practice (1/2 hour warm-up and 1 ½ hours on lesson materials 3. Music minors and non-majors are required to practice 45 minutes to 1 hour per day beyond ensemble practice Consistent Practice is the Key!!!!!! C. Materials 1. Notebook specifically for lessons 2. Metronome – preferably one with subdivisions 3. Reed supply 4. Mirror 5. Assigned music 6. Reed holder/case 7. Tuner D. Clarinet Class 1. The clarinet studio will meet most weeks as a studio for: a. Master classes b. Clarinet choir   5  E. Other Requirements 1. Music Majors: Membership in the International Clarinet Association 2. Music Majors are expected to attend recitals in which a clarinetist is performing.  This should not be unreasonable considering all majors must attend 154 recitals within the 4-year degree plan. a. Degree Recitals b. Afternoon Recitals c. Student Chamber Music Recitals d. Appropriate Large Ensemble Concerts e. Faculty Recitals f. Faculty Chamber Music Recitals g. Guest Artist Recitals  *A list of all required clarinet recitals for each semester will be posted on the  studio door F.  Email Accounts   Take advantage of your ability to have a free university email account.     This will enable me to disseminate information efficiently.  If you change    your email address it is your responsibility to notify me of the change so    that I can update my database. G. University Equipment  Failure to return university owned property used in conjunction with or  related to this course in a timely manner will result in a grade of  “INCOMPLETE” until such property is returned.   6  IV. Lesson Approach A. Evaluation of physical aspects of playing 1. Embouchure and hand position exercises designed to correct and reinforce proper physical attributes B. Evaluation of fundamental aspects of playing 1. Tone, technique, articulation, intonation, and warm-up exercises C. Etudes D. Solo literature/Chamber music literature E. Orchestra Excerpts F. Reeds  V. Grading  A.  Each lesson is graded as to:   1. preparation of assigned materials   2. improvement   3. attitude   4. punctuality   5. attendance  B.  The semester grade is determined by the above criteria and jury grade.  The         jury grade cannot affect the lesson grade by more than one letter.  C.  Grading criteria:   Regardless of your degree program, each lesson should demonstrate    careful preparation of assigned materials.  Based on a student’s ability 7    level, degree program, and practice time for each level, each lesson should   reflect progressive improvement in technical ability and level of    difficulty as established by me for each student.  Each student is   expected to be warmed-up and mentally prepared before each   lesson, so the lesson time may be used in the most efficient and   productive way.   A = HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT.  The student has consistently  prepared for each lesson, has displayed professionalism, and has made superior  progress in all aspects of technique, musicality, and creativity.  The student has  completed the amount of material the teacher feels is necessary for substantial  progress.   B = EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT.  The student has displayed very high levels  of preparations and progress, and has completed an acceptable amount of  literature.   C = IMPROVEMENT IS RECOMMENDED.  The student is making some  progress, but given reasonable expectations, the student is not working  completely to his or her potential.   D = POOR.  Although a D is considered passing in some areas of study at The  University of Montana, it is not considered adequate for a student with  professional aspirations in the music field.  Much more practice is recommended  and the grade must be brought up in order to remain in the program.   Probationary status in the clarinet studio will be in effect until progress is made.    F = FAILING.  A student receiving the grade of “F” will not be permitted to  remain in the clarinet studio and a change of Major will be advised.   8  VI. Recital Requirements A. All music majors and music minors are required to perform an Upper Division Recital Performance (UDRP) during their sophomore year.  This recital will be performed during an Afternoon Recital Time (2:10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year).  It will consist of at least two contrasting works.  Performance majors must memorize one of the works.  The UDRP should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. B. Junior recital: required of all performance majors (30 minutes of music per student); this recital is shared by another student. C. Senior recital: required of all performance majors; full recital of at least one hour of music. D. Student recital: any music major or minor may give a recital in their senior year.  Most music education majors perform a half (shared) or full recital.  It is not a degree requirement, but is an extremely important part of your own music education.  It is difficult to call yourself a musician if you have not culminated your undergraduate years of clarinet study with a recital performance! VII. Juries A. Juries are held at the end of each semester.  This is an opportunity for you to perform for the woodwind faculty for comments.  The jury is graded and the semester grade may be affected by the jury grade by one letter.  The jury is required for all enrolled in the 195-551 series. 1. Juries consist of scales, a prepared selection and sight reading     9  VIII. Proficiency Levels for Clarinet: MUSI 102-551 MUSI 102/302/500 and music minor 195-495  For the non-major or music major with clarinet as a secondary instrument   Emphasis: handling and care on the instrument, proper hand             position, embouchure, and articulation.  Sight reading is             stressed   Methods: based on the needs of the student   Literature: selections based on the specific needs of the student  BME/BM Music Theory/Composition/BA *All BME/BM Music Theory/Composition/BA Performance majors 195-551 MUST AUDITION for Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Orchestra* MUSI 195  Freshman year  Emphasis:  1. Tone, embouchure, pitch, articulation, hand position and elements of musicianship 2. Development of sight-reading capabilities  Representative Methods: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Baermann, part III, edited by Jack Snavely, Kendor/Southern Pub.   Melodious and Progressive Studies by D. Hite   40 Studies, Book One by C. Rose   32 Studies by C. Rose   Modern Daily Studies, Book One, by Kalmen Opperman   Supplementary Studies by Langenus, Lazarus, Klose  Representative Literature:   Adagio: Baermann   10    Rhapsody for Clarinet Alone: Wilson Osborne   Six Studies in English Folksong: Ralph Vaughn-Williams   Petite Piece: Claude Debussy   Sonata: Paul Hindemith   Five Bagatelles: Gerald Finzi   Suite: Ernst Krenek   Petit Concert: Darius Milhaud   Concertino: Tartini/Jacob   Concertino: C.M. von Weber   Scales: All major scales memorized for juries 1. 16th notes at M.M. 72 2. Extended ranges  Requirements for completion of MUSI 195-BME/BM/BA 1. Good basic sound 2. Clean technique 3. Clear articulation 4. Developing musicianship 5. Developing good sense of pitch 6. Performance on an afternoon recital, student chamber recital and related required large ensemble performances 7. Successful jury        11  MUSI 295 Sophomore Year  Emphasis: 1. Tone, embouchure, pitch, articulation, hand position, elements of musicianship 2. Preparation for Upper Division Recital Performance  Representative Methods: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Arpeggio Studies by Kell   Baermann, part III   32 Studies by Rose   30 Caprices by Cavallini  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle):   Sonata: Saint Saens   Fantasie Pieces: Schumann   Solo de Concours: Messager   Sonata: Bernstein   Sonata: Hindemith  Scales: All major scales and all forms of minor scales 1. 16th notes at M.M. 84 2. Memorized for juries     Requirements for completion of MUSI 295  1.  Solid foundation with tone, technique, and articulation  2.  Developing sense of musicianship  3.  Performance in Afternoon Recital Hour: solo or chamber work  4. Successful completion of Upper Division Recital Performance     12  MUSI 395 Junior Year  Emphasis:   Same as MUSI 295  Representative Methods:   Baermann part III   30 Caprices by Cavallini   Preliminary Studies by Caravan   Selected Orchestral Studies  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle):   Concerto: Mozart   Sonata: Poulenc   Concerto No. 1 or 2: Weber   Five Dance Preludes: Lutoslawski   Trio in Eb: Mozart   Der Hirt auf dem Felsen: Schubert  Scales:  1.  Majors/Minors 16th notes at M.M. 92 2. Major Scales in 3rds 3. Minor Scales in 3rds    Requirements for completion of MUSI 395  1. Successful performances in ensembles, afternoon recital, student chamber recitals 2. Transposition used in standard clarinet literature 3. Review of clef reading in bass clarinet literature 4. Successful jury      13  MUSI 495  Senior Year  Emphasis:   Same as 495 – optional senior recital  Representative Methods:   Baermann parts 4-5   18 Etudes by Jeanjean   Selected Orchestral Studies  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Sonatina: Martinu   Capriccio: Sutermeister   Sonatas: Brahms   Three Pieces: Stravinsky   Selected Chamber Music  Scales: 1. Majors/Minors 16th  notes at M.M. 96  2. Dominant seventh arpeggios 3. Diminished seventh arpeggios 4. Additional requirements to be added by instructor  Requirements for completion of MUSI 495 1. Same as 395 2. Optional Senior Recital 3. Jury      14  MUSI 551 Students have the option of enrolling in a thesis or performance option degree.  Music Education Faculty directs thesis work  Emphasis:   Literature, Excerpts, and Pedagogy  Representative Methods:   Selected Works by Jettel, Opperman, Rose, and Jeanjean  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Solo and chamber works are determined to meet the individual needs of    students  Scales:  1. All major scales/extended ranges/ M.M. 100 2. All minor scales/extended ranges/M.M. 100 3. All major 3rds 4. All minor 3rds 5. Diminished 7th arpeggios 6. Dominant 7th arpeggios 7. Whole tone scales 8. Intervals  Requirements for completion in MUSI 551 1. Successful performances in ensembles and recitals 2. Successful jury      15  BM  Performance *All BM Performance majors 195-551 MUST AUDITION for Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Orchestra* MUSI 195 Freshman Year  Emphasis 1. Tone, technique, articulation, musicianship, pitch, 2. Introduction to basic orchestral repertoire 3. Development of sight-reading capabilities 4. Preparation for Upper Division Recital Performance  Representative Methods:   Baermann, part III – edited by Jack Snavely, Kendor/Southern Pub.   40 Studies, Book One by Rose   32 Studies by Rose   Modern Daily Studies, Book One, by Opperman   The Working Clarinetist by Peter Hadcock   Altissimo Studies: Filas   Supplementary Studies by Langenus, Lazarus, Klose  Representative Literature (see complete listing on Moodle)   Sonata: Saint Saens   Sonata: Bernstein   Sonata: Hindemith   Fantasy Pieces: Schumann   Solo de Concours: Rabaud   Five Bagatelles: Finzi   Rhapsody: Osborne  Scales: All major scales memorized – 16th notes MM 84 for juries Requirements for completion of MUSI 195 – Performance 1. Solid foundation with tone, technique and articulation 2. Developing sense of musicianship 16  3. Performance in solo and chamber music during Afternoon Recital and Student Chamber 4. Participation in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, UM Symphony Orchestra 5. Enrollment in chamber music for credit  MUSI 295 Sophomore Year  Emphasis: 1. Same as MUSI 195  Upper Division Recital Preparation 2. Upper Division Recital Preparation 3. Introduction to bass clarinet notation/clef reading  Representative Methods:   Baermann, part III   The Working Clarinetist: Peter Hadcock   Preliminary Studies: Ronald Caravan   30 Caprices: Cavallini   40 Studies, Book Two: Rose   32 Studies: Rose   Altissimo Studies: Filas  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Sonatina: Malcom Arnold   Solo de Concours: Messager   Concerti: C.M. von Weber   Five Dance Preludes: Witold Lutoslawski   Three Pieces: Igor Stravinsky   Capriccio: Sutermeister   Excursions: Caravan  Scales:  1. All major scales and all forms of minor scales and arpeggios: 16 note at MM 92 memorized for juries  17   Requirements for completion of MUSI 295 – Performance  Demonstrated performance ability in afternoon recital/UDRP/ensembles/solo  and chamber music performance  MUSI 395 Junior Year  Emphasis: 1. Same as MUSI 295 2. Preparation for Junior Recital  Representative Methods:   18 Etudes: Jeanjean   Arpeggio Studies: Stark   Baermann: Part III   The Working Clarinetist: Hadcock  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Sonatas: Brahms   Burgmuller: Duo, Op. 15   Devienne: 2nd Sonata   Mozart: Concerto   Weber: Grand Duo  Scales:  1. All majors/minors with arpeggios - 16th note M.M. 104 2. Major 3rds 3. Minor 3rds 4. Whole Tone Scales   Requirements for completion of MUSI 395 - BM  Successful Junior Recital   18  MUSI 495 Senior Year  Emphasis: 1.  Same as MUSI 395 2. Senior Recital Preparation  Representative Methods:    18 Etudes: Jeanjean   Arpeggio Studies: Stark   The Working Clarinetist: Hadcock   Vade Mecum: Jeanjean  Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Four Pieces: Berg   Copland: Concerto   Debussy: Premiere Rhapsodie   Martinu: Sonatina   Muczynski: Time Pieces   Rossini: Intro., Theme and Variations   Bassett: Soliloquies   Wings: Tower  Scales: 1. Majors/minors with arpeggios – 16th note M.M. 108 2. Diminished 7th arpeggios 3. Dominant 7th arpeggios 4. Intervals 5. Pentatonic/Octatonic  Requirements for completion of MUSI 495 – BM   Successful Senior Recital      19  MUSI 551      Emphasis:   Literature and Pedagogy  Representative Methods:   Etudes by Jeanjean   Preliminary Studies to the Accomplished Clarinetist: Jettel   The Working Clarinetist: Peter Hadcock   Etudes: Sadigursky   Selected as to the needs of the student   Representative Literature: (see complete listing on Moodle)   Selected as to the needs of the student  Scales: 1. Majors/minors with arpeggios – 16th note M.M. 116 2. Major 3rds 3. Minor 3rds 4. Whole Tone Scales 5. Dominant 7th arpeggios 6. Diminished 7th arpeggios 7. Pentatonic/Octatonic Scales 8. Intervals  Requirements for completion of MUSI 551   Successful Graduate Recital  Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code  All students must practice academic honesty.  Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The Code is available for review online at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/documents/StudentConductCode1.pdf 

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