COURSE SYLLABUS

	MUSIC 45/385A – College/Community Orchestra
	1/0 UNITS – Dr. Colleen Snyder
	Mondays (1st & 3rd (5th)of month) - 7:00 – 9:15 pm

Monday Zoom MEETINGS: Jan. 25, Feb.1; Mar. 1,15;  
Apr. 5, 19; May 3
	
PERFORMANCES:  TBA if possible

DROP DATE:  Friday, March 12, 2021.  After this date, a grade will be 			given.

FINAL EXAM:  Participation in performances  

TEXTS:
Appropriate musical literature supplied by the instructor to be returned at the end of the semester.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Appropriate Musical Instrument

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend each class.  After two absences, students will be dropped.  If a student is tardy, it is his/her responsibility to notify the instructor immediately after class so that the absence is changed to a tardy.  Three tardies constitute an absence.  A tardy in excess of 20 minutes is considered an absence.  Students who exceed the two absence limit after the drop date will receive an "F".

TOPICS:
Study and performance of a wide variety of orchestral styles as they relate to a string and full orchestra.  

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Perform orchestral music in a variety of styles, representing several different historical eras

PERFORMANCES:
One or more public performance(s) required per semester.

GRADING CRITERIA:
Attendance and Effort - 50%
Performance Participation - 50%

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.)per the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.