Survey of String Instruments
Syllabus

MU1440 Survey of Instrumental Techniques - String
(Spring semesters only)

Instructors: Jean R. Perrault (String portion)

Class location: Humanities 170

Class time: Mondays and Wednesdays 11-11:50am

Office Hours: As posted Jean R Perrault

Telephone: (218) 726-8215

Course Description:
Familiarize choral music education students with a basic knowledge of the pedagogical, technical and acoustical principles of woodwind, brass, percussion and string instruments. This course is also designed to give students practical experience with each instrumental group in order to directly enable them to identify specific idiosyncrasies of these instruments.

Textbook

None required. Material/handouts will be distributed in class.
Online resource: https://primo.lib.umn.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=01UMN_INST:DULUTH&context=L&lang=en&docid=alma9981711883901701

Course Objectives
A. Demonstrate a knowledge of the performance techniques of instruments from the woodwind, brass, percussion and string families.
B. Demonstrate a knowledge of the acoustical principles of the woodwind, brass, percussion and string families.
C. Demonstrate a knowledge of the various pedagogical approaches for beginiing students.
D. Demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of the practical ranges for common instruments within the woodwind, brass, percussion and string families.
E. Demonstrate a knowledge of the various articulation and bowing principles common to the various families of orchestral instruments.
F. Participate in a beginning playing experience on at least one instrument from each family.

Attendance
It is essential that all classes be absence free. All excused absences must be approved by the instructor teaching the class that is missed. Excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. 2 tardies = 1 absence. Student's grade will be lowered for each unexcused absence.

Student Conduct Code
Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. More information can be found on the Board of Regents website: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf

Teaching & Learning: Instructor and Student Responsibilities
UMD is committed to providing a positive, safe, and inclusive place for all who study and work here. Instructors and students have mutual responsibility to insure that the environment in all of these settings supports teaching and learning, is respectful of the rights and freedoms of all members, and promotes a civil and open exchange of ideas. More information can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/TeachingLearning.html

Healthy performance habits
In order to maintain healthy playing habits, students should arrive at a rehearsal with ample time to properly warm-up, to avoid neuromusculoskeletal disorders and other physical injuries. Periodic stretching and breaks will be built into the rehearsal schedule. For a more complete list of activities that increase healthy habits, please visit the NASM website at http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard%20NMH_June%202014.pdf

COVID-19 Guidelines
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Students with disabilities
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements - such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos - please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at http://www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.

Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This commitment can only be fulfilled in an environment of trust, honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. All faculty, staff, and students are expected to maintain the highest levels of academic integrity. More information regarding the student academic conduct code can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/StudentAcademicIntegrity.html. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.