Composition of chamber works utilizing instrumental, vocal, electroacoustic resources.

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Music Manuscript Paper
Soft Lead Pencils
(2-4) Iomega Zip Cartridge (for data back-up)

(1) USB Flash Drive (512MB minimum)
(n) Digital Audio Tape (for archival/presentation of projects)
(n) CD-R Media (for presentation of projects)

Course Goal:

The student will be able to compose one or more extended length work for chamber ensemble exhibiting an orignal musical expression and appropriate craft.

Course Objectives:

The instructor will establish goals and objectives for each student at the beginning of each semester. The objectives will lead to the successful completion of the agreed upon compositional goal. Each student will demonstrate through the completion of individual composition projects the ability to write effectively for chamber ensemble with or without electroacoustic elements. Each work should make a unique contribution to the literature.

Grading:

10% Attendance
10% Listening
20% Weekly Assigned Exercises
50% Compositions (completed and in-progress)
10% Jury Presentation (average of the faculty grades from end of semester jury)

Each project will be assessed and given a grade based upon criteria established for each project assigned during the semester. Areas considered will include but not be limited to: 1) new and individual expression of an aesthetic, 2) craftmanship in composition, 3) idomatic writing for ensemble, 4) presentation of work through computer based music notation, and 5) presentation through either a reading or public performance.

Policies:

1) All listening can be done utilizing the resouces in the Music Library Listening Area; please plan your time accordingly. A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on the part of the library support staff.

2) Late work is not accepted.

4) Attendance is required at all lessons. Should a class be missed, it is the student's responsibility to contact the professor and see that any work assigned is completed by their return (a class list will be supplied to help facilitate this policy). After two (2) lesson absences your grade will be lowered one grade increment for each absence after two (ie A to B+, or C to D+). Your grade will be lowered one grade increment for each Unbalanced Connection concert missed. Eached missed concert, presentation, or work assignment during the 11th Annual Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival will also result in a reduction in your grade by one increment.

5) Those working on electroacoustic music composition will have studio time reserved. Additional time is possible by sign-up every two weeks. Each studio user has a five minute grace period after which the studio will revert to open use; the open use time will be available on a first come, first served basis.

6) Sign-in/out is required when using either the lab or studio. You must return the studio to the normal condition after each use or your use privileges will be removed.

7) Plan early for your jury presentation...things have a way of happening at the last minute.

8) The requirements, emphasis, and timing of this course may be changed or adjusted to meet the specific needs of the class as determined by the instructor.

9) All students of The University of Florida are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable and professional manner at all times as described in the Student Honor Code; please refer to The Code for specifics.

10) UF Software Coppyright Policy (12 May 1994): All faculty, staff and students of the University of Florida are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against the University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.

11) UF Counseling Services - Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals which interfere with their academic performance.

These resources include:
1.University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling;
2.Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling;
3.Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual assault counseling;
4.Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling.

13) My office door is always open; please feel free to drop by to discuss class issues as the need arises.

Grading Scale:

A	100-93%
B+	92-90%
B	89-85%
C+	84-82%
C	81-77%
D+	76-74%
D	73-69%
E	68-0%

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