The Symphony at WKU – 2013 Concert Tour of China
MUS 538 – Performance Tour
Graduate
3 Credit Hours
Instructor: Dr. Bill Scott
Email: bill.scott@wku.edu
Office: MRH 209 Phone:745-6521
Course Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to perform in collaborative,
international concerts with partner universities in China: 1) North China Electric Power University –
Beijing and Baoding; and 2) Hebei University – Baoding. Student will have the opportunity to perform
with professional, featured guest artists and/or musicians from partner universities.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will have:
1. An opportunity to engage with Partner Universities in China
2. Practical experience for performing in conjunction with international study
3. A collaborative exchange opportunity, allowing them to perform with professional
musicians/artists from China
4. Gain awareness of Chinese culture through:
 Pre-Departure:
o Chinese Etiquette Dinner
o Chinese Language Class
 Onsite:
o Guided and unguided tours
o Collaborative performances
Prerequisites:
Membership in The Symphony at WKU 2012-13 academic year (audition required) and attendance at the
following rehearsals:
Date
Day
April 6th
SAT
th
April 20
th
April 30
nd
May 2
SAT
TUE
THUR
Times
Location
9-11:30 AM & 1-3:30 PM
IRH
9-11:30 AM & 1-3:30 PM
CRH
6:45-9:30 PM
IRH
6:45-9:30 PM
IRH
May 7th
TU
6:45-9:45 PM
VM
May 8th
W
3:45 - 6:15 PM
VM
May 9th
TH
7:30 PM (call 7)
VM
Course Requirements:
1. Maintain full participation in all rehearsals, performances, information sessions and language
sessions leading up to the tour including all assigned readings.
2. Maintain full participation in all activities during the tour.
3. Keep a written travel journal with daily entries of activities and performances to be submitted to
the instructor upon return.
4. Present a 10-20 minute program to a class of school children, which highlights the differences
and similarities between the American and Chinese cultures. The presentation should include
power point slides and/or other visual and audio aids and should be age appropriate for the
intended audience. The project is to be video-taped and will be graded based on the overall
presentation. Presentation to an club or other group of people could be substituted for school
class (i.e. Rotary Club, nursing home, boy scout club, etc.).
5. Post one journal entry on The Symphony at WKU China Tour Blog.
Grading Scale:
1. Full participation in all rehearsals and performances 85%
2. Full participation in language sessions 5%
3. School Presentation 10%
Required Materials:
1. Performance music for tour (provided)
2. Lined journal
3. Instrument and necessary supplies
4. Performance attire
5. Passport
6. Visa
This program is a unique opportunity to apply the lessons learned in the classroom in a practical, handson setting. DELO and Study Away are committed to providing student the opportunity to experience the
course work in relation to improving your future prospects. This includes (1) adding value to your career
decision-making that may include the job search, securing employment, and/or post graduate studies;
(2) supporting WKU’s sustainability initiatives by asking each member of course to follow sustainability
practices before, during and after the course; and (3) developing intangible skills including problem
solving, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, and comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, cultural
competency, self-reliance, and dependability.
Faculty-led Study Abroad programs are administered by WKU’s Division of Extended Learning &
Outreach through the Study Away unit. You will be asked to complete a post-course assessment by the
Study Away program Director to gauge your perceptions of these Study Away priorities.
Application Process: The first step is to send an inquiry from the link found on the program web site.
Then, you must successfully audition for the orchestra. After acceptance into the Orchestra, you will be
instructed on how to apply for the program via the Study Away web site (www.wku.edu/studyaway). An
initial payment is required when you apply for the program. If accepted, the Study Away Office will
communicate the payment and registration process.
Program Fee (including tuition), Timeline & Deadlines: See www.wku.edu/studyaway/symphonychina/
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Final program fee subject to change due to travel arrangements and course fees. $250 – Deposit
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October 16 .
$1000 - December 15th
Balance due in full by February 15, 2013 (Core Concert Tour = $105; Xi’an Extension = $788)
The Symphony at WKU
Working Itinerary #3 – 2013 China Concert Tour
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May 9
Thurs.
Bon Voyage Concert
1
12
Sun.
Travel
2
13
Mon.
Travel - arrive in Beijing
3
14
Tue.
Beijing
4
15
Wed.
Beijing - Performance NCEPU - Beijing
5
16
Thurs.
Beijing
6
17
Fri.
Beijing
7
18
Sat.
Beijing
8
19
Sun.
Beijing - Baoding
9
20
Mon.
10
21
Tue.
Performance - Hebei University Baoding
Performance - NCEPU - Baoding
11
22
Wed.
Baoding - Beijing – USA
Van Meter
Rental Instruments Delivered to
NCEPU
AM Rehearsal with hosts - PM
Olympic Village
AM Rehearsal with hosts - PM restEvening Concert
Violin Factory Tour Great Wall
Forbidden City
Market
Silk Factory
Evening Rehearsal with hosts - Hebei
University
AM Rehearsal with hosts - Evening
Concert
AM Rehearsal with hosts - Evening
Concert – NCEPU
Tour Ching Dynasty
Baoding - Beijing Flight to USA
Optional Tour Extension
Baoding – Beijing Flight to Xi’an
12
23
Thurs.
Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors
13
24
Fri.
Xi'an
14
25
Sat.
Xi'an - Beijing
Master Class - Xi'an Conservatory of
Music
Xi’an
15
26
Sun.
Xi’an - Beijing – USA
Flight: Xian – Beijing - USA
Participating in this Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
The sole purpose of this course is for education of the registered students. All those participating are
asked to be on time and ready on each day of the course. Just as a regular class, you will need to be
prepared to complete the coursework that has been assigned by the instructor and be attentive when
on tours and fieldwork. By applying for this course, your implied consent to these rules is accepted.
1. Please do not wear attire that advertises any university other than those institutions participating in
the program.
2. Please do not wear slogan T-shirts (particularly those that say something that can be construed as
lewd), ripped or torn clothing or anything that is not modest.
3. Wear shoes that cover your feet for fieldwork, and something that is very comfortable on your feet
while on tours and office visits.
4. We have a schedule to keep. If you do not meet the group at the appointed departure times, you
will be left.
5. Room assignments will be made according to gender. Any fees/penalties for destruction of lodging
property during the course are the responsibility of those involved with the incident.
6. We will be in tight spaces for traveling; hence, you must confine your packing to a minimum. You
are responsible for understanding travel regulations regarding airlines, including possession of
prohibited material and security clearance.
7. If you are 21 or over and wish to purchase alcohol where locally permissible, that is your business.
However, if you do so and give it to an underage person to consume, you are likely breaking local
laws, and could be subject to fines and/or imprisonment. You will not be allowed to consume
alcoholic beverages during “class time” unless part of class. Alcohol consumption while traveling in
vans is strictly prohibited.
8. You may do as you please “after hours,” but remember, you need to be responsible for your own
actions and respectful to others around you.
9. If it is known that you purchase or use illegal drugs at any time during the travel portion of the
course, you will be dismissed from the class and must make your own return travel arrangements at
your own expense. (See Study Away Student Handbook)
10. Everyone needs to bring enough money (cash, credit/debit cards) to cover their personal expenses,
including extra money for unforeseen expenses that might arise. You will be responsible for all noncourse related expenses you incur (i.e. gifts, souvenirs).