University of Colorado
Trombone Studio
Applied
Trombone Course Information
PMUS 1666-6666
Bill Stanley
303 492-5469 (office)
303 638-5938 (home)
william.stanley@colorado.edu
Objective: This course is designed to provide tonal/musical concepts, performance
and practice techniques, and a working knowledge of the standard literature, so
that you will develop musical proficiency in a variety of styles on the
trombone or bass trombone.
Format: Each student will receive one private lesson per week (14 per
semester). Lesson times will be arranged after registration is completed each
semester. The lesson length is determined by the number of credit hours in
which you are registered -
3 credit hours = 1 hr. lesson
2 credit hours = .5 hr. lesson
In addition to
the weekly lesson, Studio Class meets weekly, Tuesday at 3:00, place TBA
Attendance: Attendance is required at all lessons and studio classes. Lessons not
given due to my absence will be made up. Excused absences will be made up if I
am given prior notification. Absences excused after the fact will be made up my
schedule allows.
In the unlikely
event of an unexcused absence from a lesson, the lesson will not be made up and
the student will receive an F for that lesson. A second unexcused lesson
will not be made up and the student will receive a grade of F for that
lesson. A third (!) unexcused absence from a lesson indicates to me a
complete lack of commitment and will result in a failing grade for the
course. This policy applies to make-up lessons as well as regularly
scheduled lessons. Certain
performances will be required throughout the semester. You will be notified of
these required recitals and concerts early each semester.
Grades: Final semester grades will be determined with the following
percentages:
65% weekly private lessons
Each lesson will be graded and
averaged to determine this portion of the grade.
20% playing exam(s)
15% attendance, studio class performance and participation,
required recitals, etc.
Weekly private lessons have several purposes:
1) to provide the motivation for consistent improvement
2) to make suggestions for continued refinement
3) to guide the practice sessions
4) to monitor the student's progress over time
Assignments: will be made regularly based on my
assessment of your needs. You are strongly encouraged to take responsibility
for your own progress. Daily practice is expected. The amount of practice
time will vary from person to person and their specific degree requirements.
Suggested minimums:
BM majors
– 3 hours per day, c. 20 hours per week
BME majors
– 2 hours per day, c. 15 hours per week
BA majors
– 1.5 hours per day, c. 10 hours per week
Please keep in
mind that these suggestions are minimum requirements.
The level of
preparation demonstrated in the lesson reflects not only the relative success
of the preceding practice sessions, but also the consistent application of
techniques and concepts in other performance situations. In other words,
always apply what we are working on in the lessons.
Exams: A playing exam will be administered toward the end of each
semester. All students registered for applied music will be required to
perform. Exceptions may be made for those who performed a recital in that
semester, only with my permission. Exam pieces that are scored with
piano accompaniment must be performed with piano.
As of fall 2008,
a new policy for acquiring accompanists has been instituted. You
must request an accompanist online:
http://music.colorado.edu/departments/offices/accompanying/.
The
Collaborative Pianists have clearly stated policies
that must be followed (deadlines). If all policies are followed, a
pianist will be provided free of charge. The final responsibility for
securing an accompanist rests on you.
Ensemble Participation: College of Music policy states:
"All undergraduate students enrolled in applied music must participate in
a University Ensemble appropriate to and required by their degree
programs." In the trombone studio, ensembles that fulfill this
requirement include University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic
Band and Concert Band. Additionally, performance majors (BM) may
substitute Jazz Band for up to two semesters to fulfill this requirement.
BME students will be in Marching band for one semester and may use Jazz Band
for one semester to fulfill this requirement. Students in the BA degree
may use Jazz Band for one semester.
Proficiency Examination: After four semesters of study, and
after successfully completing the Listening
Examination, each undergraduate student will be required to pass a Proficiency
Examination in order to be eligible perform required recitals (BM and BME),
or to complete the Bachelor of Arts applied music requirement. See
specific trombone studio proficiency
requirements.
Studio Class is an opportunity for members of this
studio to meet as a group in a variety of settings - solo performances,
ensembles, instrument maintenance, etc. Other suggestions are always welcome.
Materials: You are expected to own a professional quality instrument with
compatible mouthpiece. From time to time changes might be suggested by me.
While some experimentation is encouraged, you should confer with the me before
making changes. As mouthpieces have been consistently rising in costs,
the school has purchased several newer mouthpieces for you to try. These
are housed in the trombone studio and, after consultation with me, may be
checked out for a trial period.
Other basic
required materials include a metal straight mute, a metronome and an electronic
tuner. Suggested brands/models and other necessary items can be found on
the basic
equipment list. Advanced students will require other mutes,
instruments etc. Suggestions will be made as necessary.
You will be
required to purchase various solos, etude books and texts each semester. The
acquisition of a personal music library is fundamental to the continued growth
and proficiency of a musician. I lend music and other materials for
reference purposes only. These materials can be perused for no more than
two weeks and may not be used for any performance. You should set aside
$25-30 per semester for music purchase - suggestions/requirements may be made
throughout the semester. With any excess funds, refer to the lists of
recommended tenor
trombone solos, bass
trombone solos, tenor
trombone etudes, bass trombone etudes
and texts.
Photocopies of copyrighted music, without permission of
the copyright owner, are not allowed in lessons. Additionally, illegal
photocopies may not be used in any performance, including studio class, playing
exams, recitals, etc.
Other General Information:
1) If you
qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a
letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs can be
addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented
disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Center for Community N200, and
http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices.
If you have a temporary medical condition or injury, see guidelines at:
http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices/go.cgi?select=temporary.html
2) Campus policy
regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to
reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because of religious
obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required
attendance. Please let me know early in the semester of any conflicts you
have for religious obligations. I will make accommodations as necessary.
3) Students and
faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning
environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be
subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially
important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of
race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran's status, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability,
and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the
student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an
alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in
the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See
policies at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code
4) The
University of Colorado at Boulder Discrimination and Harassment Policy and
Procedures, the University of Colorado Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures,
and the University of Colorado Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous
Relationships policy apply to all students, staff, and faculty. Any
student, staff, or faculty member who believes s/he has been the subject of
sexual harassment or discrimination or harassment based upon race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or
veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH)
at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) at 303-492-5550.
Information about the ODH, the above referenced policies, and the campus resources
available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be
obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh
5) All students
of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and
adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations
of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty,
fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of
academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council
(honor@colorado.edu; 303-725-2273). Students who are found to be in violation
of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions
from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited
to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Other information on the
Honor Code can be found at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/