More advanced pieces with an emphasis on playing with others and listening while you play.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an intermediate-level knowledge of music theory as applied to the guitar.
2. Select intermediate repertoire for practice and performance.
3. Formulate guitar arrangements based on principles of voice-leading.
4. Prepare and practice pieces for the guitar.
5. Interpret and play notes in multi-voiced textures on the guitar.
6. Judge the performance of an intermediate work for guitar according to standard aesthetic and technical criteria.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Monday, August 19: First day of class.
• Monday, October 14: Mid-Term Exam in class
• Monday, December 16: Final Exam in class

DEADLINES

• 8/30, F last day to drop with a 100% refund
• 9/6, F last day to add
• 9/11, W last day to drop w/o W
• 9/11, W last day for international & non-resident students to drop w/50% refund
• 9/19, Th last day to file for Pass/No Pass grading option (P/NP)
• 11/7, Th last day to drop with a W & to apply for a leave of absence

CONTACTING THE PROFESSOR

OFFICE HOURS:

OCEAN CAMPUS - Creative Arts Building, room 209, Music Department Office, Mondays before class, approximately 11:30 am-12:30 pm and after class 2:00–3:00 pm. Appointments preferred, but not required.

MISSION CENTER - Mondays before my 6:00 pm class by appointment only.

PHONE: 415-452-5242

MESSAGES:

Under normal conditions all communications will be answered within 48 hours, Monday-Friday. I may reply to messages on the weekend, but don’t count on it.

ATTENDANCE

You are allowed 2 unexcused absences. More affects your participation, which affects your grade. Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to drop a class, not the instructor's.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES

• A guitar.

All music will be provided in class.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

• 3–ring binder for your music
• Guitar foot stool
• Music stand for class and home use