Mus 6B Advanced Beginning Classical Guitar

This class is for guitarist who have taken Mus 6A or are can read guitar music written in the first position. We also focus more on playing chords.


STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

  1. Describe and demonstrate classical guitar technique and musicianship at an advanced beginning level.
  2. Select advanced beginning repertoire for practice and performance.
  3. Prepare and practice solo and ensemble pieces for the guitar.
  4. Interpret and play notes in multi-voiced textures on the guitar.
  5. Judge the performance of an advanced beginning 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