UMD Chamber Orchestra

UMD Chamber Orchestra - MU1504/4504 (1 credit)

Instructor: Jean R. Perrault

Office: Humanities 232

Office Hours: As posted

Telephone: (218) 726-8215

Course Description:
The rehearsal and performance of musical literature for symphony orchestra.

Rehearsal time and place (unless otherwise specified)

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30pm

Singer Hall (Weber 206)

Repertoire, concert dates & locations

Chancellor Welcome Event

Friday September 5 | 1:15-2:00pm MPAC Lobby

Repertoire: Schubert 5 Minuets & Trios, CM von Weber Waltz and other TBD

Post 1800s Classical Gems

Saturday November 15 | 7:30pm Weber Music Hall

Other area schools recruiting concerts (October 20-22, 2025)

Repertoire

Grosse Fugue in Bb Op. 133 Ludwig van Beethoven

String Symphony #4 in c minor Felix Mendelssohn

Barber of Seville Overture Gioachino Rossini (arr. Mc. Leod)

5 Minuets and Trios Op. 89 Franz Schubert

Waltz Carl Maria von Weber

Modified & Additional Rehearsal(s)

Friday September 5 2025 | 12-1pm MPAC Lobby

Saturday November 15 2025 | 11-2pm Weber Music Hall

Expectations
Students are expected to set-up chairs and stands prior to the start of all rehearsals and concerts, and to rearrange the stage to its prior condition after the rehearsal/concert.
Students will come to rehearsal properly equipped (instruments, music, pencils...).
Students will maintain their instrument(s) in proper playing condition.
Students will individually practice their parts to guarantee a productive rehearsal.
Students will familiarize themselves with the proper terminology necessary to communicate musical ideas.
Students will attend all rehearsals.
Students will learn to listen to one another and rehearse musically and cooperatively.
Students will conduct themselves professionally on stage during concerts.

MN Music Educator Standards of Effective Practice
Students will demonstrate advanced solo and ensemble performance on at least one instrument of the keyboard, percussion, string, or wind families.
Students will demonstrate musical accuracy and expressiveness using music examples from diverse styles and time periods

Concert dress
Black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, black socks and shoes. (No black jeans!)
Floor-length black dress or slacks, long-sleeved black top, black shoes, black stockings (backless gowns, mini-skirts or tights are absolutely unacceptable).
Tasteful jewelry to complement the outfit a plus! Noisy and excessive jewelry is discouraged. Subtle cologne/perfume, preferably none!

Course Grading and Evaluation
Every student will be evaluated at every rehearsal. "Playing Test" may be scheduled from time to time. Attendance to all rehearsals is mandatory. Legitimate and verifiable circumstances that lead to excused student absence from the classroom can be found on the UMD website at http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/ExcusedAbsence.html. Half of the grade will be based on the ability to show-up at the scheduled times and places. Excessive absences will jeopardize the passing of the course. Grades will be lowered a full letter for every unexcused absence.

Grading scale:
A = 93.0% A- = 90.0%
B+ = 87.0% B = 83.0%
B- = 80.0% C+ = 77.0%
C = 73.0% C- = 70.0%
D+ = 67.0% D = 63.0%
F = below 60.0%

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
We will follow ALLCDC, State of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth mandated guidelines. The UMD Health, Prevention and Wellbieng policies and guidelines can be found at the following link https://safe-campus.d.umn.edu/prevention-and-wellbeing

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.