COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Prefix/Number: MUE4493
Course Title: SPECIAL METHODS/INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Course Credit Hours: 2
Instructor Name and Contact Information:
Richard Glaze
Office: Bldg 82 Room 235
Telephone: 474-2181
E mail: rglaze@uwf.edu
Prerequisites or Co-Requisites:
Course Description:
Problems in organization and administration of school instrumental groups at all levels,
elementary through high school including marching bands, jazz bands and band parent
organizations. Advanced conducting of instrumental music; study of baton techniques and score
analysis; practical applications to performance. Observation of music programs in public schools
with emphasis on large and small performing ensembles.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: demonstrate the basics of conducting,
develop instrumental ensembles (orchestra, concert, marching, and jazz) at all levels,
demonstrate good rehearsal techniques, analyze scores of all types, successfully implement a
band/orchestra parent program, write marching drill and assemble a successful mock trip for an
ensemble.
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Administering the instrumental program
Band/Orchestra Parent organizations
Marching Band Techniques
Jazz Band Techniques
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Strings
Beginning programs in the middle school
Recruiting and retention
Implementation of National Standards and Sunshine State Standards for Music
Rehearsal techniques
Texts:
Required texts:
Jagow, Shelley Teachin Instrumental Music: Developing the
Complete Band Program,
Meredith Music, 2007
ISBN-10: 1574630814
ISBN-13: 978-1574630817
Recommended texts:
Green, Elizabeth A. H., Gibson, Mark The Modern Conductor, seventh edition, Prentice
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2004.
Colwell. Richard J., and Goolsby, Thomas W. The Teaching of Instrumental
Music, third edition, Prentice Hall 2002
Grading / Evaluation:
Each student will write 5 reports for the class. The reports will consist of observations of
rehearsals of instrumental groups. Each report should be 1-2 pages in length
(typed, double spaced) and should consist of you observations of rehearsal and
conducting techniques. You must observe rehearsals, not concerts. The observations
should include at least one band, one orchestra, and one jazz band. You may observe
UWF groups, high school ensembles, middle school ensemble (beginning band/orchestra
or advanced), Civic Band, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, a church group, etc. An
observation should be at least for 45 minutes. Do not write a report on the same group
more than once. The grade for the course will consist of and average of the weekly
assignments (60%- there are 15 weeks so each weekly assignment will be worth 4
points), the final exam (20%), and the 5 observation reports (20%).
Grading Scale:
93-100 A
90-92 A87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 DBelow 60 F
References/Bibliography: (optional)
Special Technology Utilized by Students: [Beyond baseline requirements of email
and word processing.] Access to ELearning
Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy:
Academic Conduct Policy: See below
Plagiarism Policy: http://uwf.edu/cas/aasr/Plagiarism.doc
Student Handbook: http://www.uwf.edu/uwfmain/stuHandbk/
ASSISTANCE:
Students with special needs who require specific examination-related or other courserelated accommodations should contact Barbara Fitzpatrick, Director of Disabled Student
Services (DSS), dss@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. DSS will provide the student with a letter
for the instructor that will specify any recommended accommodations.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC CONDUCT
As members of the University of West Florida academic community, we commit ourselves to
honesty. As we strive for excellence in performance, integrity—both personal and institutional—
is our most precious asset. Honesty in our academic work is vital, and we will not knowingly act
in ways which erode that integrity. Accordingly, we pledge not to cheat, nor to tolerate cheating,
nor to plagiarize the work of others. We pledge to share community resources in ways that are
responsible and that comply with established policies of fairness. Cooperation and competition
are means to high achievement and are encouraged. Indeed, cooperation is expected unless our
directive is to individual performance. We will compete constructively and professionally for the
purpose of stimulating high performance and standards. Finally, we accept adherence to this set
of expectations for academic conduct as a condition of membership in the UWF academic
community.
From the Student Life Handbook, page 46.