Rock Ensemble Syllabus
TIME/LOCATION 4:00-5:20 PM Mondays and Wednesdays in Steinman 209 and additional rehearsals as deemed necessary by the instructor, in locations as announced.
INSTRUCTOR Pandel Collaros
OFFICE 211 Steinman
HOURS by appointment
PHONES (office) 829-7331, (home) 740-264-5739
E-MAIL collaros623@comcast.net
WEB PAGE http://home.comcast.net/~collaros623/index.htm
DESCRIPTION
 I embrace a flexibility of choice and approach to an original repertoire that is determined by the composition of the ensemble.  Our approach to the music will consist of a wide variety of possible configurations depending on availabilities and abilities of those interested. Instrumentation will be determined accordingly and can include winds, voices, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, electronic instruments, et al according to availability and proficiency of players.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
 Attendance includes performances and dress rehearsals as well as regularly-rehearsals and specially scheduled rehearsals.  Missing a performance results in an F.  Missing a dress or specially scheduled rehearsal results in a D.  One excused absence from a regularly scheduled rehearsal will be permitted; thereafter, each regularly scheduled rehearsal missed will result in a whole letter reduction in grade. 
ASSESSABLE LEARNING
   GOALS 		Members of the ensemble will be assessed on the basis of whether or not they can perform at least one part to a high performance standard, both with respect to live performance and recorded performance.  The standard will be assessed by a rubric that will be made available to the student.
OBJECTIVES
 Members will develop psychomotor skills, technique, and verbal and non-verbal communications skills in the context of ensemble playing.  Affective objectives are for the student to develop an appreciation for practice discipline, along with an understanding that music can be a path to life-long learning, self-expression, confidence, and collaborative non-verbal communication as well as a career goal.
PREREQUISITES
 Permission of instructor and/or audition
GRADING
 Grading will be determined according to a rubric (that will be made available to the student) after attendance policy criteria are taken into account according to ATTENDANCE POLICY.
SCALE
A 93-100% B- 80-82% D+ 67-69%
A-
90-92% C+ 77-79%
D 63-66%
B+
87-89% C 73-76% D- 60-62%
B 83-86% C- 70-72% 
F 00-59%
EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A WORKING E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MY HAVING IT, AND TO CHECK IT DAILY
FURTHER
   CLARIFICATION
   OF GRADING
 The preparation aspect of the grade will be determined by the success in executing assigned parts when directed.  All parts are to be memorized.  A good grade for rehearsal demeanor and preparation means that behavior is not disruptive or annoying, that there is no unnecessary playing, that there is a minimum of talking, that music and other necessary materials are brought to each meeting of the ensemble as appropriate, that technical assignments are carried out successfully, and that direction is focused on the getting the job done with the highest musicality.
FURTHER
   POLICIES
 •    No final grades will be given out to anyone including graduating/comping seniors.  You will get    
     grades from the registrar.  This is irrevocable and without exception.  Don't even ask.
•    Before I will consider providing a reference or recommendation, you
     1.    Must have taken at least two classes with me, one of which must be an academic
     2.    Must have received an A or B in all courses taken with me
     3.    Right to seeing letter must be waived.
•    Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him/her from fully demonstrating    
      his/her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss
      accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate the educational opportunity.
The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus at any time.