MUS-168, 169, 268, 269: Individual Study in Music Performance: Saxophone I, II, III, IV
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: MUS-168, 169, 268, 269 Individual Study in Music Performance: Saxophone I, II, III, IV
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 0.5 or 1 class hour, Students are required to take 1 credit, 0.5 class hour for the A.S., Music degree. Students have the option of taking 2 credits, 1 class hour; offered as needed
Credits: 1 or 2 credits offered as needed
Pre-requisites (if any): Grade of C or better required in course level I to advance to level II, in II to advance to III, in III to advance to IV.
Co-requisites (if any): MUS-186, 187, 286, 287
Course Description in college catalog:
One half hour or one hour of weekly private instruction in saxophone for A.S., Music degree students. Final examination will consist of a performance jury.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Communicate effectively in various forms
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
1. Students will assimilate key concepts in technical performance applications as they study repertoire that exhibits those techniques
2. Students will examine performance practices relevant to their instrument and the specific styles represented by various pieces of repertoire
3. Students will prepare repertoire for a public performance during a required jury examination.
Program-specific outcomes
Prepare students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning to pursue a career in music by providing a solid foundation in the areas of musicianship and performance.
Provide the general college students with the opportunities to study music in a variety of classes that promotes intellectual inquiry, global awareness and lifelong active learning.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study
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Make ethical judgments while recognizing multiple perspectives, as appropriate in the program of study
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Work collaboratively to accomplish learning objectives
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Students will be evaluated through graded assignments including in-class quizzes, weekly take-home assignments, cumulative midterm and final exams, and a mandatory concert attendance and concert summary assignment. The grade breakdown is as follows:
Weekly Lessons: 50%
Jury Examination: 50%
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window(PDF).
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
