Smart, James P.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi 1-2014 MUSI 114A.01: Symphonic Wind Ensemble James P. Smart University of Montana - Missoula, james.smart@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 Smart, James P., "MUSI 114A.01: Symphonic Wind Ensemble" (2014). Syllabi. 2347. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/2347 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. THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA – School of Music SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE      MUSI 114 & 314, section 01 Dr. James P. Smart – Conductor  Room 112             Phone:243-4382                   email: james.smart@umontana.edu  GTA – Barbara Shinaver Librarian/Set Up – Vacant President – Victoria Havel  Vice President – James Mepham    Secretary – Gabe Palmer  SYLLABUS – Spring 2014  I. Rehearsals:  Tuesday & Thursday  3:40 - 5:30 p.m.  Room 1.  A. Students are expected to come to all rehearsals thoroughly prepared.  B. Specific rehearsal schedules will always be posted in advance on Blackboard.   Check this schedule well in advance and be prepared for a productive rehearsal. Responsible preparation by each individual creates exciting rehearsals!  C. There will be no food, drinks or chewing gum allowed in rehearsal. D.  Sections are required to schedule time outside of class to rehearse passages in the  music that need attention and cannot be coordinated through individual practice.   You must attend these rehearsals.  E. Students will come prepared with all necessary equipment for the music being rehearsed.  This includes mutes, reeds, mouthpieces, sticks/mallets, etc. F. Each performer must have a pencil available to mark their parts with appropriate information regarding the music and must do so. G. Students need to be punctual to rehearsal.  This means that each performer is appropriately seated and warmed up when the tuning note is given.   II. Attendance:  Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. A. If you must miss a rehearsal for any reason, you must call Prof. Smart in    advance of the absence.  It is your responsibility to make sure that all music  required for rehearsal is available to the section in the event of your absence. B. If a rehearsal is missed, you must schedule an appointment with Prof. Smart within one week following the absence for a coaching session on the performance material.  C. Unexcused absences will substantially lower your grade.  Absence from a     performance will result in automatic failure.  D. A list of required performances and extra rehearsals is attached.  III. Concert attire:   A. Women: Formal black attire, below the knee, shoulders covered.   B. Men:  Black tuxedo, black bow tie, white tuxedo shirt, black  socks and black shoes.    IV. Grading policy Grading will be determined by Dr. Smart based on:     A. Attendance.   B. The quality and sincerity of effort put forth to positively contribute to the     success of the ensemble.  The ensemble’s success depends on the     individual!   C. Whenever available, scores and recordings of current rehearsal works will  be on reserve at the library.  For those of you who are preparing for a career in music, this will be an extremely valuable resource to develop a more holistic understanding of each work.  This is especially important for future educators/conductors who need to develop excellent score reading skills and rehearsal techniques.  You are required to listen with the scores at least once for each concert collection however, to develop better score reading skills, you are encouraged to visit many times.  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 sanctions by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The code is available for review online at www.umt.ed/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321                      Spring Semester 2014  Fusion V Concert Thursday, February 6 – Dress Rehearsal (DT) - 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Friday, February 7 – Concert (DT) - 7:30 pm (7:00 pm call)   Repertoire  “Overture” to Colas Bruegnon – Dmitri Kabalevsky  …and the mountains rising – Joseph Schwantner (only beg. to m. 40)  Exsultate Justi – John Williams (w/choir)  America – arr. Carmen Dragon (w/choir)   Concert Band Festival Sunday, February 23 – Dress Rehearsal & set-up (DT) - 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm) Monday, February 24 – Concert (DT) - 1:00 pm (12:30 pm call)  Tuesday, February 25 – Concert (DT) - 1:00 pm (12:30 pm call)  Tuesday, February 25 – Concert (Big Sky HS) - 7:00 pm (6:30 pm call)     Repertoire  Country Band March – Charles Ives  Mare Tranquillitatis – Roger Zare  Morceau de Concert – Camille Saint-Saens (w/Rachel Childers, Boston Symphony)   Music in Missoula Monday, March 3 – Star Wars & Instrument Showcase in MCPS Elementary Schools.  Reserve All day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 4 – Silent Film Concert (MRH) – 7:30 pm (6:30 pm call) Friday, March 7 – First Friday Venue. Location, Personnel, and Time TBA  Odyssey of the Stars Thursday, March 14 – Tech Rehearsal - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday, March 15 – Dress Rehearsal - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, March 16 – Concert - 7:30 pm (7:00 pm call)   Repertoire 76 Trombones – arr. John Schuberg Exsultate Justi – John Williams (w/choir) The Yellowstone – John Schuberg Circus Band March – Charles Ives (w/choir)  Spring Concert Tuesday, May 6 – Concert (DT) – 7:30 pm (7:00 pm call)  Repertoire Emblems - Aaron Copland  Three Embraces - Carter Pann TBD    Frozen Cathedral - John Mackey   

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