APPLIED VIOLIN
MUSI: 135, 136, 137, 138
Pamela “Elle” Starrett Ingalls, Instructor
Phone: 269-832-3573 (Cell) e-mail: elle@Pressure-Free.com
LESSONS
1. Warm-up: Take 15-20 minutes before your lesson to warm-up in a practice room.
2. Bring all repertoire, and a notebook and pencil to each lesson.
3. Keep two cloths/rags in your case with your instrument; one to wipe off rosin area of
instrument and bow, the other to wipe down your fingerboard.
4. If you are ill or have an emergency and must miss your lesson, you must call or text
me 24 hours in advance of your lesson at 832-3573 Unexcused, missed lessons will
automatically lower your grade and will not be made up.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
1. You are expected to practice your instrument each day a minimum of 30 minutes,
preferably one hour, with full attention to technique and sound production,
referring to the notes I write during your lesson.
2. If you are correcting your technique, I may ask you to practice for 10-15 minutes
twice or three times per day to create a habit of the new technique.
3. If you find your mind wandering, stop practicing and try again later in the day.
OUTCOMES
1. The main outcome we are working to achieve is playing and performing with:
a. Left hand technique – perfect intonation, shifting in all positions.
b. Right hand technique –knowledge of bow strokes, sound production.
c. Knowledge of music theory.
d. Enhance knowledge of repertoire
e. Proper posture and stance.
f. Confidence and poise.
g. Grades: Studio Lessons: 1/3; Master Class: 1/3; Jury: 1/3.
h. Grading: A:100-93; A-: 92-90; B+: 89-87; B:86-83; B-:82-80; C+79-77
C:76-73; C-:72-70; D+69-67; D:66-63; D-:62-60; E:59-0
STUDIO MASTER CLASS/ STUDENT RECITALS (see attached schedule):
Everyone should be prepared to perform at each studio master class and student recital.
Although, not everyone will perform at each class, the lead instructor reserves the right to
call on you at anytime. Don’t get caught unprepared. Remember, the more you perform,
the better you will become. Also, you will be fully prepared for your juries. Don’t wait
until the last class. Plan to play early. You are required to attend all studio master
classes and recitals. Failure to do so will cause your grade to be diminished by ½
letters. Example: an A would become an A-. Role is taken at each session.
A signup book will be posted in the Music office. You may volunteer to perform for
these as often as you like. Don’t perform because you are required, but take advantage of
the time and ―Just Do It!‖
JURY PREOCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Vocal and Instrumental Jury Policy
All students taking applied lessons for academic credit, both performance majors and non
majors must play a jury at the conclusion of each semester to show evidence of progress
on their instrument. The student must successfully pass his/her jury in order to progress
to the next level of study. Juries will be graded by the music faculty. Each faculty
member submits a grade and written comments for the student. The jury grade is the
average of the grades submitted by the music faculty. The final grade given by the
student’s private teacher will be averaged into the total giving the student his/her final
semester grade. End of semester juries are mandatory. Failure to complete a jury
will result in an (F) for the semester.
Students are graded on the following criteria:
Musical Accuracy
Artistic Performance
Instrumental Technique
Stage Presence
Communication with Audience
Musical Interpretation etc.
PROCEDURE FOR JURY:
A jury is a type of final examination which usually occurs during finals week. Level
change juries will determine whether or not the student has developed technically and
artistically enough to work at a more advanced level. The student will begin with his/her
first choice selection. Other selections are chosen at random by other members of the
music faculty. The final selection is chosen by the student’s private voice/instrumental
instructor.
MUSI 135-136 (Instrumental) Two compositions from the standard repertoire showing
Contrast in style and technique; excerpts from standard orchestral repertoire is accepted.
MUSI 137-138 (Instrumental) Solos from the standard repertoire showing contrast in
Style and technique; standard method book studies; excerpts from standard orchestral
Repertoire is accepted.
ENRICHMENT STUDENTS:
Students taking for non-academic credit are not required to perform a jury; however
they are encouraged to do so with the expressed consent of their applied music
instructor.
SIGHT READING REQUIREMENT:
A primary goal of our music programs are to produce students who are musically literate
and prepared to experience a lifetime of musical enrichment. The development of sight
reading skills are central to the achievement of this primary goal. Therefore, the
development of specific sight reading skills must be included at all levels of instruction
and evaluation. You, the student, will be asked to perform a small musical excerpt at
sight. Your instructor will assist you with the appropriate levels of preparation.
ACCOMPANIST:
It is the student’s responsibility to secure and compensate accompanist for his/her
lessons, studio classes and other performances. It is important that you notify your
accompanists well in advance of any changes in schedules or upcoming performances.
Don't wait until the last moment! Remember, you the student are responsible for
securing and compensating your own accompanist. If you cannot locate an
accompanist, please contact Mr. Blanchard (blanchardg@kellogg.edu) and he will assist
you with locating someone. Below, please find a list of local pianist who often
accompanies KCC students.
Please remember, you must PAY FOR YOUR OWN PIANIST.
ACCOMPANIST INFORMATION:
Nancy Brown: Phone: 269-963-1911 ext. 2502 BrownN@kellogg.edu
Kathy Cary
Email: caryK@kellogg.edu
Paula Krontz
Email: Krontzp@kellogg.edu
Mark Wells
Email: WellsM@kellogg.edu
Sara Cleland
Email: ClelandS@kellogg.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. What if I am late to a lesson? Can I still get the full 30 or 60 minutes?
A. This is usually impossible to do as the teachers have other students right after
your lesson. To give you the full lesson time would then make everyone else
after you start and end late which is unfair to them. The only instance this would
be allowed is if you were the teachers last student for the day and they had the
time to offer you, this providing the lesson room was available and they were
willing to accommodate.
Q. What if the teacher doesn't have a make-up slot available during the week
of my missed lesson?
A. This is rare, and in this case, the teacher will sometimes open up a special slot
to accommodate the student. If this is not possible then the canceled lesson
would be added to the end of the semester. Typically, the lesson will occur just
before your scheduled jury or recital performance time.
WITHDRAWAL: Check with the registrar’s office for the last day to withdraw
and receive full refund. You the student must obtain this information. If you fail
to withdraw from the class before the deadline, you will be held accountable for
your end of the semester grade.
GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Kellogg Community College Academic Integrity Statement:
The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the
student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating
academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there may be serious consequences. The
incident will be documented and may be reported to the academic chair and/or
program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course,
program, or college expulsion.
2. Kellogg Community College Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
504 Statement:
Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment
of students based on disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Students with a documented disability are strongly encouraged to speak with the
instructor and with the professional staff at Support Services (ext. 2624). The
College offers many resources, but it is important to take advantage of them
early. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the College and instructors of your
needs.
3. Instructor Syllabus Rights Statement:
Information contained in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor
considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the
semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract with
Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any
student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and
procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in the course
content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
4. Student e-mail
All KCC students are provided with e-mail accounts through the college server.
You will be responsible for checking your KCC e-mail regularly and should be
prepared to use KCC e- mail as part of student-college interaction. For e-mail
account information, check the web at www.kellogg.edu/email/geninfo
35. Cell Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Statement:
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS must be on mute during class. If you must take or
return an emergency call, please go out in the hall to do so.
6. Class Conduct and Participation:
Class participation is encouraged. We will follow the College policies regarding
conduct. I expect students to create an atmosphere of respect. No name-calling,
interrupting, or foul language is allowed. Come prepared with an open attitude
that is professional and shows that you are ready to learn.
7. STUDIO CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is a graded component
of this class. Missing three or more classes/labs will result in a non-passing
grade. If you miss class, it is your job to find out what you missed from other
students.
8. LESSON ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Terms and conditions. Scheduling missed lessons and make-up lessons
Your instructor must be notified of any lesson cancellations 24 hours prior to the
scheduled lesson date in order to qualify for make-up lessons. There are no
make-ups for no-show students or late comers. Emergency cancellations may be
qualified with proof of emergency: If a student calls in sick prior to the lesson on
the lesson day, a doctor's note is required for a makeup to be considered.
If a permanent schedule change is required, please inform the instructor
immediately. Every effort will be made to accommodate date and time for an
approved make-up when possible. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the
scheduling of make-up lessons, not the instructor.
Make-up lessons are based on teacher's availability. All make-up lessons must
be done within 60 calendar days from the date of the cancelled lesson. No
refunds are given for missed lessons. We will only process your request for
make-up if the notice of absence is received at least 24 hours before your
scheduled lesson. There is a maximum of 2 make-up lessons per semester
(unless arranged in advance). Approval subject to our space availability before
term ends strictly no make-up after term ends or between terms.