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The University of Minnesota, Morris - Division of the Humanities - Music Discipline
UMM Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds
Dr. Martin H.
Seggelke, Conductor
Fall 2009 SYLLABUS
Rehearsal Days/Times: MWF 3:30-4:50, TR 3:45-4:50
Rehearsal Location: HFA 180 - Rehearsal Hall
Course Number: MUS 1300; Class Number: 54635; Credit Hours: 1
Conductor: Dr. Martin H. Seggelke
Office: HFA 74; Phone: 320-589-6236; E-Mail: seggelke@morris.umn.edu
Office Hours: By appointment - see posting on door
Council President: Donovan Hanson; hans2663@morris.umn.edu
Vice President: Molly Kvam; kvamx023@umn.edu
Council Secretary: Elizabeth Thoma; thoma857@morris.umn.edu
Librarians: Jimmy Le, Alex Weber
Course Description
Welcome to the UMM wind ensembles!
The UMM Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds rehearse daily
and perform several concerts on and off campus throughout the academic
year. Additional sectionals will be held as determined by the
conductor and section leaders. Music selections cover standard
and contemporary wind and percussion literature. The ensembles
are open to all UMM students, faculty, staff and community members by
audition.
Auditions and Seating Assignments
All (returning
and new) students who wish to be a part of the UMM wind ensembles are
required to audition every fall semester before classes begin.
Students who wish to join the ensembles for the spring semester will
audition in January, before spring semester classes begin. Auditions
consist of one slower and one faster excerpt of the students' choice.
Balancing students' indicated
interests and ensemble needs, the conductor determines seating assignments.
Students will rotate parts in order to be exposed to a variety of experiences
within the ensemble and in order to spread out the "workload" more
evenly. Thus, initial part assignments do not reflect students'
abilities or "rankings".
Council
UMM has a tradition
of having vibrant Ensemble Councils. The Symphonic Winds Council
is comprised of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, two
managers, two upper-class members-at-large, two first year student members-at-large,
a web-administrator and two librarians. These students provide
leadership, inspiration, and aid in the organizational matters regarding
the UMM wind ensembles.
Means of Communication
Every ensemble member is responsible
for checking the means of communication listed below
daily. Changes may occasionally be made on the day of a rehearsal;
so check OFTEN to confirm the rehearsal repertoire and location!
Website
Valuable information regarding
daily rehearsal schedules, concert and repertoire schedules and information
specific to certain events and ensembles can be found on our website:
http://www.morris.umn.edu/stuorgs/SymphonicWinds
Information Boards
Daily schedules, current assignments,
concert calendar, itineraries and further relevant ensemble information
will be posted on the information board next to the door of HFA 180.
Watch this board daily for regularly changing information
of interest!
A student's University assigned
email account (@morris.umn.edu) will be UMM's official means of communication,
usually replacing paper correspondence. Students are responsible
for all information sent to them via their UMM email accounts.
If students choose to forward their UMM email account, they are responsible
for all information sent to any other email account. UMM ensembles
will use email to notify students of changes in the daily schedule or
other exceptions to previously established information.
Ensemble Fees
Once each year,
during the semester that a student joins the UMM Symphonic Winds, he
or she must pay a fee which is used for costs of sheet music.
The fee is applied to all ensemble members except those who are serving
on the Symphonic Winds Council, and those who have already successfully
completed seven semesters of Symphonic Winds. Fees for new members
for the fall 2009 semester are $15.00. In addition to this basic
ensemble fee, further charges for special events or activities (tours,
retreats, etc.) might occur.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
It is UMM policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Please contact the Disability Services Office, 589-6163, Room 362, Briggs Library, to discuss accommodation needs.
Concert Dress
Unless specified
otherwise, the UMM wind ensembles wear "concert black" during performances:
Women
Long black
dress with long sleeves and round neckline, or skirt or dress slacks
with long-sleeved black blouse or shirt with round neckline, black stockings
and black dress shoes (please avoid open-toed shoes). Dresses
and skirts should be at least calf-length.
Men
Black tuxedo with dinner jacket, white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, black socks and black dress shoes.
Attendance: Absence Reporting Procedure and Grading Policy
Attendance
Students participating in ensemble activities are required to entirely attend every rehearsal, sectional and performance. Requests for absence from a rehearsal or part thereof must be filed in advance and electronically with the conductor. Absences during the last three rehearsals of a concert cycle will not be excused.
- Unless communicated otherwise, CALL for all concerts is at least 30 minutes prior to concert start - this applies to ALL performers. All students must check in with Attendance Assistant (Council Secretary) upon arrival.
- Students should plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to start of their rehearsal. All students must check in with Attendance Assistant (Council Secretary) prior to rehearsal. Any student not in seat when tuning begins will be considered late. Students who arrive late must check in with Attendance Assistant (Council Secretary) immediately after the end of rehearsal in order to avoid being marked absent.
- Permanent class conflicts must be indicated on your audition form and discussed with the conductor. There are individual solutions for everybody!
- If a student is required to be absent for professionally related reasons such as a conferences, auditions or recitals, the request for absence should be filed with the conductor at least one week in advance. Documentation regarding the details of the professional opportunity must be provided. Notification of final approval of absence will be sent to student's UMM email account. The following do NOT qualify for excused absences: study groups, meetings with advisors, studying for tests, review sessions, homework, papers, readings, etc.
- Extended absence due to illness, or of a personal nature, should be cleared with the conductor. Requests made for reasons of personal injury must be accompanied by medical documentation and the signature of the faculty advisor.
- When a student is ill or injured unexpectedly, the student should send an email message no later than one hour prior to the beginning of rehearsal to the conductor.
It is the absent students' responsibility to make provisions for their music to be at the missed rehearsal and to provide a reliable substitute to cover their assigned part. The conductor and Council Secretary must be informed of the name of the substitute. Failure to comply will be reflected in the attitude/preparation part of students' grades.
Timely
reporting will help students avoid penalties due to absence from rehearsals
or concerts. All absences or tardies, excused orally by
the conductor MUST be followed up with an email or hard copy
explanation within one day of the absence or lateness.
Ensemble Grading Policy
Ensemble grades are based on Attendance, Attitude, and Achievement. Students begin each semester with the grade of "A". Students are required and expected to perform to the utmost of their ability, displaying a professional attitude and demeanor in rehearsals and concerts. Excellent attendance, combined with consistent preparation and execution for rehearsals and performances, will result in the grade of "A" at the end of the semester. Inadequate preparation and execution will be reflected in the final grade and may result in students' exclusion from certain performances and other activities.
The ensemble grading scale is as follows:
2 unexcused late arrivals = 1 unexcused absence
1 unexcused absence = grade reduction from A to A-
2 unexcused absences = B and a conference with the conductor
3 unexcused absences = C and a conference with the conductor and the student's adviser
4 unexcused absences = D and a conference with the conductor and the Music Discipline Chair
5 unexcused absences = F and
dismissal from the UMM Symphonic Winds
Classroom Conduct
Students are expected to interact with the instructor and other students with respect and courtesy. Students should attend every rehearsal prepared to learn and work. Give class your full attention while here. Complete all assignments (practicing parts) in a timely fashion. Do not bring cell phones or recording equipment to class without the instructor's consent. Appropriate class attire is expected (including no hats, no chewing gum, etc.) Students whose behavior is disruptive either to the instructor or to other students will be asked to leave. Students whose behavior suggests the need for counseling or other assistance may be referred to counseling services. Students whose behavior violates the University Student Conduct Code will be subject to disciplinary action. University policy prohibits sexual harassment as defined by the University of Minnesota Regents' policy:
http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/SexHarassment.pdf
